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.
Barbara Stout St. Germain (Republican) won with 51.6% of the vote.
Barbara Stout St. Germain RepublicanElected
51.6%227 votes
Peter E. Rusck Other partyDefeated
48.4%213 votes
By precinct in St. Bernard Parish
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Who got the most votes in each precinct, and their share
Under 50%
50 to 60%
Over 60%
Barbara Stout St. Germain
Peter E. Rusck
Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 397 votes cast at the polls in 3 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
440 votes cast.
Statewide and federal races in St. Bernard Parish
U.S. Representative, 3rd Congressional District
"Charlie" Melancon (Democrat) won with 55.0% of the vote.
This race covers 13 parishes; the results below are for all of them. In St. Bernard Parish: "Charlie" Melancon 59.5%, Craig Romero 36.5%, Olangee "OJ" Breech 1.8%, James Lee Blake, Jr. 2.3%.
"Charlie" Melancon DemocratElected
55.0%75,023 votes
Craig Romero RepublicanDefeated
40.3%54,950 votes
Olangee "OJ" Breech DemocratDefeated
3.1%4,190 votes
James Lee Blake, Jr. LibertarianDefeated
1.6%2,168 votes
By precinct in St. Bernard Parish
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Who got the most votes in each precinct, and their share
Under 50%
50 to 60%
Over 60%
"Charlie" Melancon
Another candidate, or a tie
Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 4,376 votes cast at the polls in 36 precincts. The 365 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.
Results by precinct
136,331 votes cast.
Propositions, taxes, and recalls
PROPOSITION NO. 1 (MILLAGE RENEWAL) SUMMARY: 10 YEAR, 2.77 MILLS PROPERTY TAX RENEWAL FOR FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT NO. 1 FOR MAINTAINING AND OPERATING SAID DISTRICT'S FIRE PROTECTION FACILITIES AND PAYING THE COST OF OBTAINING WATER FOR FIRE PROTECTION PURPOSES, INCLUDING CHARGES FOR FIRE HYDRANT RENTALS AND SERVICES IN SAID DISTRICT.
Fire Prot. Dist. No. 1, Prop. #1 - 2.77 Mill - PC - 10 Yr.
Passed: 77.1% voted yes and 22.9% voted no.
What the ballot said
Shall Fire Protection District No. 1 of the Parish of St. Bernard, State of Louisiana (the "District"), levy a special tax of two and seventy-seven hundredths (2.77) mills on all property subject to taxation within 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 and paying the cost of obtaining water for fire protection purposes, including charges for fire hydrant rentals and services in the District?
YesApproved
77.1%3,014 votes
No
22.9%893 votes
By precinct in St. Bernard 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 3,576 votes cast at the polls in 28 precincts. The 331 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.
Results by precinct
3,907 votes cast.
PROPOSITION NO. 2 (MILLAGE RENEWAL) SUMMARY: 10 YEAR, 4.66 MILLS PROPERTY TAX RENEWAL FOR ACQUIRING, CONSTRUCTING, MAINTAINING, IMPROVING AND OPERATING FIRE PROTECTION FACILITIES AND PURCHASING FIRE TRUCKS AND OTHER FIRE FIGHTING EQUIPMENT IN THE DISTRICT.
Fire Prot. Dist. No. 1, Prop. #2 - 4.66 Mill - PC - 10 Yr.
Passed: 75.9% voted yes and 24.1% voted no.
What the ballot said
Shall Fire Protection District No. 1 of the Parish of St. Bernard, State of Louisiana (the "District"), levy a special tax of four and sixty-six hundredths (4.66) mills on all property subject to taxation within the District for a period of ten (10) years, beginning with the year 2009 and ending with the year 2018, for the purpose of acquiring, constructing, maintaining, improving and operating fire protection facilities and purchasing fire trucks and other fire fighting equipment in the District?
YesApproved
75.9%2,945 votes
No
24.1%937 votes
By precinct in St. Bernard 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 3,552 votes cast at the polls in 28 precincts. The 330 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.
Results by precinct
3,882 votes cast.
FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT NO. 2 PROPOSITION (MILLAGE RENEWAL) SUMMARY: 10 YEAR, 8.35 MILLS PROPERTY RENEWAL FOR ACQUIRING, CONSTRUCTING, MAINTAINING, IMPROVING AND OPERATING FIRE PROTECTION FACILITIES AND PURCHASING FIRE TRUCKS AND OTHER FIRE FIGHTING EQUIPMENT IN FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT NO. 2.
Fire Prot. Dist. No. 2, 8.35 Mill - PC - 10 Yr.
Passed: 70.8% voted yes and 29.2% voted no.
What the ballot said
Shall Fire Protection District No. 2 of the Parish of St. Bernard, State of Louisiana (the "District"), levy a special tax of eight and thirty-five hundredths (8.35) mills on all property subject to taxation within the District for a period of ten (10) years, beginning with the year 2009 and ending with the year 2018, for the purpose of acquiring, constructing, maintaining, improving and operating fire protection facilities and purchasing fire trucks and other fire fighting equipment in the District?
YesApproved
70.8%524 votes
No
29.2%216 votes
By precinct in St. Bernard 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 718 votes cast at the polls in 8 precincts. The 22 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.
Results by precinct
740 votes cast.
(MILLAGE RENEWAL) SUMMARY: 10 YEAR, 3.08 MILLS PROPERTY TAX RENEWAL FOR GARBAGE DISTRICT NO. 1 FOR PROVIDING AND MAINTAINING GARBAGE COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL SERVICES IN SAID DISTRICT.
Shall Garbage District No. 1 of the Parish of St. Bernard, State of Louisiana (the "District"), levy a special tax of three and eight hundredths (3.08) mills on all property subject to taxation within the District for a period of ten (10) years, beginning with the year 2007 and ending with the year 2016, for the purpose of providing and maintaining garbage collection and disposal services in the District?
YesApproved
74.7%3,483 votes
No
25.3%1,180 votes
By precinct in St. Bernard 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 4,314 votes cast at the polls in 36 precincts. The 349 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.
Results by precinct
4,663 votes cast.
PROPOSITION NO. 1 (MILLAGE RENEWAL-LIBRARIES) SUMMARY: 10 YEAR, 1.24 MILLS PROPERTY TAX RENEWAL FOR THE PARISH OF ST. BERNARD FOR CONSTRUCTING, MAINTAINING, IMPROVING AND OPERATING PUBLIC LIBRARIES IN SAID PARISH.
Parishwide, Prop. #1 - 1.24 Mill - PC - 10 Yr.
Passed: 73.6% voted yes and 26.4% voted no.
What the ballot said
Shall the Parish of St. Bernard, State of Louisiana (the "Parish"), levy a special tax of one and twenty-four hundredths (1.24) mills on all property subject to taxation within the Parish for a period of ten (10) years, beginning with the year 2007 and ending with the year 2016, for the purpose of constructing, maintaining, improving and operating public libraries in the Parish?
YesApproved
73.6%3,464 votes
No
26.4%1,240 votes
By precinct in St. Bernard 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 4,349 votes cast at the polls in 36 precincts. The 355 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.
Results by precinct
4,704 votes cast.
PROPOSITION NO. 2 (MILLAGE RENEWAL-LIBRARIES) SUMMARY: 10 YEAR, 2.50 MILLS PROPERTY TAX RENEWAL FOR THE PARISH OF ST. BERNARD FOR CONSTRUCTING, MAINTAINING, IMPROVING AND OPERATING PUBLIC LIBRARIES IN SAID PARISH AND FOR PURCHASING BOOKS AND OTHER LIBRARY MATERIALS THEREFOR.
Parishwide, Prop. #2 - 2.50 Mill - PC - 10 Yr.
Passed: 72.7% voted yes and 27.3% voted no.
What the ballot said
Shall the Parish of St. Bernard, State of Louisiana (the "Parish"), levy a special tax of two and fifty hundredths (2.50) mills on all property subject to taxation within the Parish for a period of ten (10) years, beginning with the year 2010 and ending with the year 2019, for the purpose of constructing, maintaining, improving and operating public libraries in the Parish and for purchasing books and other library materials therefor?
YesApproved
72.7%3,406 votes
No
27.3%1,278 votes
By precinct in St. Bernard 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 4,330 votes cast at the polls in 36 precincts. The 354 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.
Results by precinct
4,684 votes cast.
PROPOSITION NO. 3 (MILLAGE RENEWAL-RECREATION) SUMMARY: 10 YEAR, 2.19 MILLS PROPERTY TAX RENEWAL FOR THE PARISH OF ST. BERNARD FOR ACQUIRING OR IMPROVING LANDS, BUILDINGS AND EQUIPMENT FOR RECREATION PURPOSES, TITLE TO WHICH SHALL BE IN THE PUBLIC, AND MAINTAINING AND OPERATING SUCH RECREATION FACILITIES IN SAID PARISH.
Parishwide, Prop. #3 - 2.19 Mill - PC - 10 Yr.
Passed: 72.6% voted yes and 27.4% voted no.
What the ballot said
Shall the Parish of St. Bernard, State of Louisiana (the "Parish"), levy a special tax of two and nineteen hundredths (2.19) mills on all property subject to taxation within the Parish for a period of ten (10) years, beginning with the year 2007 and ending with the year 2016, for the purpose of acquiring or improving lands, building and equipment for recreation purposes, title to which shall be in the public, and maintaining and operating such recreation facilities in the Parish?
YesApproved
72.6%3,396 votes
No
27.4%1,279 votes
By precinct in St. Bernard 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 4,322 votes cast at the polls in 36 precincts. The 353 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.
Results by precinct
4,675 votes cast.
PROPOSITION NO. 4 (MILLAGE RENEWAL-HEALTH UNIT) SUMMARY: 10 YEAR, 0.63 MILLS PROPERTY TAX RENEWAL FOR THE PARISH OF ST. BERNARD FOR CONSTRUCTING, MAINTAINING, IMPROVING AND OPERATING PUBLIC HEALTH UNITS IN SAID PARISH.
Parishwide, Prop. #4 - 0.63 Mill - PC - 10 Yr.
Passed: 75.1% voted yes and 24.9% voted no.
What the ballot said
Shall the Parish of St. Bernard, State of Louisiana (the "Parish"), levy a special tax of sixty-three hundredths (0.63) mills on all property subject to taxation within the Parish for a period of ten (10) years, beginning with the year 2007 and ending with the year 2016, for the purpose of constructing, maintaining, improving and operating public health units in the Parish?
YesApproved
75.1%3,493 votes
No
24.9%1,156 votes
By precinct in St. Bernard 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 4,297 votes cast at the polls in 36 precincts. The 352 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.
Results by precinct
4,649 votes cast.
PROPOSITION NO. 5 (MILLAGE RENEWAL-COUNCIL ON AGING) SUMMARY: 10 YEAR, 0.95 MILLS PROPERTY TAX RENEWAL FOR THE PARISH OF ST. BERNARD FOR PROVIDING FUNDING FOR SENIOR CITIZENS PROGRAMS, ACTIVITIES AND SERVICES OPERATED BY SAID PARISH AND/OR THE ST. BERNARD PARISH COUNCIL ON AGING.
Parishwide, Prop. #5 - 0.95 Mill - PC - 10 Yr.
Passed: 76.9% voted yes and 23.1% voted no.
What the ballot said
Shall the Parish of St. Bernard, State of Louisiana (the "Parish"), levy a special tax of ninety-five hundredths (0.95) mills on all property subject to taxation within the Parish for a period of ten (10) years, beginning with the year 2007 and ending with the year 2016, for the purpose of providing funding for senior citizens programs, activities and services operated by the Parish and/or the St. Bernard Parish Council on Aging?
YesApproved
76.9%3,546 votes
No
23.1%1,064 votes
By precinct in St. Bernard 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 4,259 votes cast at the polls in 36 precincts. The 351 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.
Results by precinct
4,610 votes cast.
PARISHWIDE PROPOSITION (ROAD LIGHTING DISTRICT NO. 1) (MILLAGE RENEWAL) SUMMARY: 10 YEAR, 1.23 MILLS PROPERTY TAX RENEWAL FOR ROAD LIGHTING DISTRICT NO. 1 FOR PROVIDING AND MAINTAINING ELECTRIC LIGHTS ON THE STREETS, ROADS, HIGHWAYS, ALLEYS AND PUBLIC PLACES IN SAID DISTRICT.
Shall Road Lighting District No. 1 of the Parish of St. Bernard, State of Louisiana (the "District"), levy a .special tax of one and twenty-three hundredths (1.23) mills on all property subject to taxation within the District for a period of ten (10) years, beginning with the year 2007 and ending with the year 2016, for the purpose of providing and maintaining electric lights on the streets, roads, highways, alleys and public places in the District?
YesApproved
75.8%3,532 votes
No
24.2%1,129 votes
By precinct in St. Bernard 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 4,306 votes cast at the polls in 36 precincts. The 355 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.
Results by precinct
4,661 votes cast.
PARISHWIDE PROPOSITION (ROAD DISTRICT NO. 1) (MILLAGE RENEWAL) SUMMARY: 10 YEAR, 3.08 MILLS PROPERTY TAX RENEWAL FOR ROAD DISTRICT NO. 1 FOR CONSTRUCTING, IMPROVING AND MAINTAINING PUBLIC ROADS AND HIGHWAYS IN SAID DISTRICT.
Shall Road District No. 1 of the Parish of St. Bernard, State of Louisiana (the "District"), levy a special tax of three and eight hundredths (3.08) mills on all property subject to taxation within the District for a period of ten (10) years, beginning with the year 2007 and ending with the year 2016, for the purpose of constructing, improving and maintaining public roads and highways in the District?
YesApproved
74.8%3,484 votes
No
25.2%1,173 votes
By precinct in St. Bernard Parish
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Under 55%
55 to 65%
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Yes
No
Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 4,301 votes cast at the polls in 36 precincts. The 356 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.
Results by precinct
4,657 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 St. Bernard Parish: For 76.0%, Against 24.0%.
ForApproved
67.6%578,395 votes
Against
32.4%277,576 votes
By precinct in St. Bernard Parish
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Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 4,369 votes cast at the polls in 36 precincts. The 357 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 St. Bernard Parish: For 69.5%, Against 30.5%.
ForApproved
58.9%496,880 votes
Against
41.1%347,198 votes
By precinct in St. Bernard Parish
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Against
Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 4,321 votes cast at the polls in 36 precincts. The 350 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 St. Bernard Parish: For 65.7%, Against 34.3%.
ForApproved
59.5%498,836 votes
Against
40.5%339,911 votes
By precinct in St. Bernard Parish
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Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 4,316 votes cast at the polls in 36 precincts. The 350 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 St. Bernard Parish: For 70.9%, Against 29.1%.
ForApproved
60.7%512,996 votes
Against
39.3%332,293 votes
By precinct in St. Bernard Parish
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Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 4,319 votes cast at the polls in 36 precincts. The 354 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 St. Bernard Parish: For 62.1%, Against 37.9%.
ForApproved
54.5%451,341 votes
Against
45.5%377,196 votes
By precinct in St. Bernard Parish
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Against
Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 4,243 votes cast at the polls in 36 precincts. The 351 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 St. Bernard Parish: For 69.2%, Against 30.8%.
ForApproved
60.6%499,543 votes
Against
39.4%324,511 votes
By precinct in St. Bernard Parish
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Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 4,228 votes cast at the polls in 36 precincts. The 348 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 St. Bernard Parish: For 84.6%, Against 15.4%.
ForApproved
78.2%672,765 votes
Against
21.8%187,035 votes
By precinct in St. Bernard Parish
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Shows the 4,394 votes cast at the polls in 36 precincts. The 352 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 St. Bernard Parish: For 66.2%, Against 33.8%.
ForApproved
54.8%456,279 votes
Against
45.2%376,313 votes
By precinct in St. Bernard Parish
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Shows the 4,227 votes cast at the polls in 36 precincts. The 345 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.