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.
Rodney Alexander (Republican) won with 68.3% of the vote.
This race covers 22 parishes; the results below are for all of them. In Richland Parish: Rodney Alexander 76.1%, Gloria Williams Hearn 21.7%, Brent Sanders 0.9%, John Watts 1.2%.
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 Richland 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 3,123 votes cast at the polls in 35 precincts. The 143 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.
Propositions, taxes, and recalls
TOWN OF MANGHAM PROPOSITION SUMMARY: 10-YEAR RENEWAL OF A LEVY OF A ONE PERCENT (1%) SALES AND USE TAX, TO BE DEDICATED AND USED FOR ANY LAWFUL CORPORATE PURPOSE OF THE TOWN.
Town of Mangham, 1% S&U - Mayor & BOA - 10 Yrs.
Passed: 57.1% voted yes and 42.9% voted no.
What the ballot said
Shall the Town of Mangham of the Parish of Richland State of Louisiana (the "District"), levy a one percent (1%) sales and use tax in the District for a period of ten (10) years, beginning with the year 2007 and ending with the year 2016 for any lawful purpose?
YesApproved
57.1%68 votes
No
42.9%51 votes
By precinct in Richland 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 118 votes cast at the polls in 1 precinct. The 1 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.
Results by precinct
119 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 Richland Parish: For 58.5%, Against 41.5%.
ForApproved
67.6%578,395 votes
Against
32.4%277,576 votes
By precinct in Richland 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 2,959 votes cast at the polls in 35 precincts. The 128 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 Richland Parish: For 53.5%, Against 46.5%.
ForApproved
58.9%496,880 votes
Against
41.1%347,198 votes
By precinct in Richland 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 2,933 votes cast at the polls in 35 precincts. The 124 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 Richland Parish: For 65.4%, Against 34.6%.
ForApproved
59.5%498,836 votes
Against
40.5%339,911 votes
By precinct in Richland 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 2,900 votes cast at the polls in 35 precincts. The 126 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 Richland Parish: For 51.4%, Against 48.6%.
ForApproved
60.7%512,996 votes
Against
39.3%332,293 votes
By precinct in Richland 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 2,964 votes cast at the polls in 35 precincts. The 127 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 Richland Parish: For 50.8%, Against 49.2%.
ForApproved
54.5%451,341 votes
Against
45.5%377,196 votes
By precinct in Richland 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 2,890 votes cast at the polls in 35 precincts. The 126 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 Richland Parish: For 56.2%, Against 43.8%.
ForApproved
60.6%499,543 votes
Against
39.4%324,511 votes
By precinct in Richland 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 2,900 votes cast at the polls in 35 precincts. The 126 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 Richland Parish: For 76.6%, Against 23.4%.
ForApproved
78.2%672,765 votes
Against
21.8%187,035 votes
By precinct in Richland 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 2,965 votes cast at the polls in 35 precincts. The 127 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 Richland Parish: For 42.1%, Against 57.9%.
ForApproved
54.8%456,279 votes
Against
45.2%376,313 votes
By precinct in Richland 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 2,929 votes cast at the polls in 35 precincts. The 125 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.