On the ballot: U.S. House general elections where no candidate won in November, plus a special election for State Senate District 14 in East Baton Rouge Parish.
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Local election results for Tuesday, November 7, 2006, including statewide races. Official results from the Louisiana Secretary of State. Each race has a map by precinct.
Statewide and federal races in Pointe Coupee Parish
U.S. Representative, 5th Congressional District
Rodney Alexander (Republican) won with 68.3% of the vote.
This race covers 22 parishes; the results below are for all of them. In Pointe Coupee Parish: Rodney Alexander 45.2%, Gloria Williams Hearn 50.0%, Brent Sanders 3.0%, John Watts 1.7%.
Rodney Alexander RepublicanElected
68.3%78,211 votes
Gloria Williams Hearn DemocratDefeated
29.0%33,233 votes
Brent Sanders LibertarianDefeated
1.6%1,876 votes
John Watts Other partyDefeated
1.1%1,262 votes
By precinct in Pointe Coupee Parish
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Who got the most votes in each precinct, and their share
Under 50%
50 to 60%
Over 60%
Rodney Alexander
Gloria Williams Hearn
Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 1,900 votes cast at the polls in 17 precincts. The 43 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.
Results by precinct
114,582 votes cast.
U.S. Representative, 6th Congressional District
Richard H. Baker (Republican) won with 82.8% of the vote.
This race covers 9 parishes; the results below are for all of them. In Pointe Coupee Parish: Richard H. Baker 85.4%, Richard M. Fontanesi 14.6%.
Richard H. Baker RepublicanElected
82.8%94,658 votes
Richard M. Fontanesi LibertarianDefeated
17.2%19,648 votes
By precinct in Pointe Coupee Parish
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Who got the most votes in each precinct, and their share
Under 50%
50 to 60%
Over 60%
Richard H. Baker
Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 1,899 votes cast at the polls in 12 precincts. The 96 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.
Results by precinct
114,306 votes cast.
Propositions, taxes, and recalls
FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT NO. 1 PROPOSITION (TAX RENEWAL) SUMMARY: 10 YEAR, 3.51 MILLS PROPERTY TAX RENEWAL FOR MAINTAINING AND OPERATING FIRE PROTECTION FACILITIES; PURCHASING FIRE TRUCKS AND OTHER FIRE FIGHTING EQUIPMENT AND OBTAINING WATER FOR FIRE PROTECTION PURPOSES; AND ACQUIRING, IMPROVING OR CONSTRUCTING FIRE PROTECTION FACILITIES.
Fire Prot. Dist. No.1, 3.51 Mill - BOC - 10 Yr.
Passed: 77.9% voted yes and 22.1% voted no.
What the ballot said
Shall Fire Protection District No. 1 of the Parish of Pointe Coupee, State of Louisiana (the "District"), levy a special tax of three and fifty-one hundredths (3.51) mills on all property subject to taxation in the District for a period of ten (10) years, beginning with the year 2007 and ending with the year 2016, for the purpose of maintaining and operating the District's fire protection facilities, for purchasing fire trucks and other fire fighting equipment and paying the cost of obtaining water for fire protection purposes, including charges for fire hydrant rentals and service and for the purpose of paying the cost of acquiring, improving, or constructing fire protection facilities of the District, constituting works of public improvement, title to which shall be in the public?
YesApproved
77.9%314 votes
No
22.1%89 votes
By precinct in Pointe Coupee Parish
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Which side won each precinct, and by how much
Under 55%
55 to 65%
Over 65%
Yes
No
Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 399 votes cast at the polls in 5 precincts. The 4 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.
Results by precinct
403 votes cast.
PARISHWIDE PROPOSITION (SALES TAX RENEWAL) SUMMARY: RENEWAL OF A 1/4% SALES AND USE TAX FOR 10 YEARS TO BE DEDICATED AND USED FOR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS, MAINTENANCE AND OPERATION OF POINTE COUPEE PARISH HEALTH SERVICES DISTRICT NUMBER ONE.
Parishwide, 1/4% S&U - PJ - 10 Yr.
Passed: 70.6% voted yes and 29.4% voted no.
What the ballot said
Shall the Parish of Pointe Coupee, State of Louisiana (the "Parish"), under the provisions of Article VI, Section 29 of the Constitution of the State of Louisiana of 1974 and Section 2721.6 of Title 33 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, as amended, and other constitutional and statutory authority supplemental thereto, be authorized to continue to levy and collect a tax of one-fourth of one percent (1/4%) (the "Tax") upon the sale at retail, the use, the lease or rental, the consumption and storage for use or consumption of tangible personal property and on the sales of services in the Parish, all as defined by law, for a period of ten (10) years from July 1, 2007, the proceeds of the Tax (after paying reasonable and necessary costs and expenses of collecting and administering the Tax), to be dedicated to and used solely for capital improvements, maintenance and operation of the Pointe Coupee Parish Health Services District Number One?
YesApproved
70.6%2,855 votes
No
29.4%1,187 votes
By precinct in Pointe Coupee Parish
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Which side won each precinct, and by how much
Under 55%
55 to 65%
Over 65%
Yes
No
Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 3,902 votes cast at the polls in 29 precincts. The 140 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.
Results by precinct
4,042 votes cast.
Constitutional amendments
Amendment 1
Adds the homesteads of certain veterans
Passed: 67.6% voted for and 32.4% voted against.
This race covers 64 parishes; the results below are for all of them. In Pointe Coupee Parish: For 67.6%, Against 32.4%.
ForApproved
67.6%578,395 votes
Against
32.4%277,576 votes
By precinct in Pointe Coupee Parish
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Which side won each precinct, and by how much
Under 55%
55 to 65%
Over 65%
For
Against
Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 3,840 votes cast at the polls in 29 precincts. The 136 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.
Results by precinct
855,971 votes cast.
Amendment 2
Increases general severance tax allocation
Passed: 58.9% voted for and 41.1% voted against.
This race covers 64 parishes; the results below are for all of them. In Pointe Coupee Parish: For 61.6%, Against 38.4%.
ForApproved
58.9%496,880 votes
Against
41.1%347,198 votes
By precinct in Pointe Coupee Parish
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Which side won each precinct, and by how much
Under 55%
55 to 65%
Over 65%
For
Against
Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 3,776 votes cast at the polls in 29 precincts. The 135 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.
Results by precinct
844,078 votes cast.
Amendment 3
Exempts from prop. tax med. equip. leased
Passed: 59.5% voted for and 40.5% voted against.
This race covers 64 parishes; the results below are for all of them. In Pointe Coupee Parish: For 60.1%, Against 39.9%.
ForApproved
59.5%498,836 votes
Against
40.5%339,911 votes
By precinct in Pointe Coupee Parish
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Which side won each precinct, and by how much
Under 55%
55 to 65%
Over 65%
For
Against
Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 3,739 votes cast at the polls in 29 precincts. The 135 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.
Results by precinct
838,747 votes cast.
Amendment 4
Removes prohibition against exemp. mtr. veh.
Passed: 60.7% voted for and 39.3% voted against.
This race covers 64 parishes; the results below are for all of them. In Pointe Coupee Parish: For 65.3%, Against 34.7%.
ForApproved
60.7%512,996 votes
Against
39.3%332,293 votes
By precinct in Pointe Coupee Parish
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Which side won each precinct, and by how much
Under 55%
55 to 65%
Over 65%
For
Against
Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 3,767 votes cast at the polls in 29 precincts. The 134 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.
Results by precinct
845,289 votes cast.
Amendment 5
Prov. exemption from ad valorem tax
Passed: 54.5% voted for and 45.5% voted against.
This race covers 64 parishes; the results below are for all of them. In Pointe Coupee Parish: For 52.1%, Against 47.9%.
ForApproved
54.5%451,341 votes
Against
45.5%377,196 votes
By precinct in Pointe Coupee Parish
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Which side won each precinct, and by how much
Under 55%
55 to 65%
Over 65%
For
Against
A tie
Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 3,682 votes cast at the polls in 29 precincts. The 131 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.
Results by precinct
828,537 votes cast.
Amendment 6
Auth. leg. create new judgeships for dist.crt
Passed: 60.6% voted for and 39.4% voted against.
This race covers 64 parishes; the results below are for all of them. In Pointe Coupee Parish: For 53.3%, Against 46.7%.
ForApproved
60.6%499,543 votes
Against
39.4%324,511 votes
By precinct in Pointe Coupee Parish
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Which side won each precinct, and by how much
Under 55%
55 to 65%
Over 65%
For
Against
Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 3,692 votes cast at the polls in 29 precincts. The 132 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.
Results by precinct
824,054 votes cast.
Amendment 7
Prov. single assessor in Orleans Parish
Passed: 78.2% voted for and 21.8% voted against.
This race covers 64 parishes; the results below are for all of them. In Pointe Coupee Parish: For 80.0%, Against 20.0%.
ForApproved
78.2%672,765 votes
Against
21.8%187,035 votes
By precinct in Pointe Coupee Parish
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Which side won each precinct, and by how much
Under 55%
55 to 65%
Over 65%
For
Against
Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 3,778 votes cast at the polls in 29 precincts. The 132 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.
Results by precinct
859,800 votes cast.
Amendment 8
Grants Central comm.school system in EBR Par.
Passed: 54.8% voted for and 45.2% voted against.
This race covers 64 parishes; the results below are for all of them. In Pointe Coupee Parish: For 74.4%, Against 25.6%.
ForApproved
54.8%456,279 votes
Against
45.2%376,313 votes
By precinct in Pointe Coupee Parish
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Which side won each precinct, and by how much
Under 55%
55 to 65%
Over 65%
For
Against
A tie
Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 3,873 votes cast at the polls in 29 precincts. The 132 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.