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On the ballot: U.S. Senate, U.S. House, and proposed constitutional amendments, plus local races in some areas.

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Vermilion Parish

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.

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School board

Member of School Board, District B

Angela Faulk (No party) won with 51.0% of the vote.

  • Angela Faulk No partyElected

    51.0% 1,203 votes

  • Gerard Baudoin No partyDefeated

    49.0% 1,155 votes

By precinct in Vermilion Parish

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Who got the most votes in each precinct, and their share

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
Angela Faulk
Gerard Baudoin
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 2,266 votes cast at the polls in 7 precincts. The 92 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

2,358 votes cast.

Cities, towns, and villages

Town of Erath

Chief of Police, Town of Erath

Gerald Hebert (Democrat) won with 56.8% of the vote.

  • Gerald Hebert DemocratElected

    56.8% 599 votes

  • Guy Nerren DemocratDefeated

    43.2% 456 votes

By precinct in Vermilion Parish

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Who got the most votes in each precinct, and their share

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
Gerald Hebert
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 887 votes cast at the polls in 6 precincts. The 168 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

1,055 votes cast.

Statewide and federal races in Vermilion Parish

U.S. Representative, 7th Congressional District

Charles W. Boustany, Jr. (Republican) won with 70.7% of the vote.

This race covers 8 parishes; the results below are for all of them. In Vermilion Parish: Charles W. Boustany, Jr. 76.6%, Mike Stagg 23.4%.

  • Charles W. Boustany, Jr. RepublicanElected

    70.7% 113,720 votes

  • Mike Stagg DemocratDefeated

    29.3% 47,133 votes

By precinct in Vermilion Parish

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Who got the most votes in each precinct, and their share

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
Charles W. Boustany, Jr.
Mike Stagg
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 10,406 votes cast at the polls in 58 precincts. The 558 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

160,853 votes cast.

Propositions, taxes, and recalls

HOSPITAL SERVICE DISTRICT NO. 3 PROPOSITION SUMMARY: 10 YEAR, 7 MILLS PROPERTY TAX (HERETOFORE LEVIED FOR THE PURPOSE OF PAYING DEBT SERVICE ON THE OUTSTANDING GENERAL OBLIGATION REFUNDING BONDS, SERIES 1997, OF THE DISTRICT) FOR IMPROVING AND MAINTAINING THE BUILDINGS AND CAPITAL FACILITIES OF THE DISTRICT AND ACQUIRING FURNISHINGS AND EQUIPMENT THEREFOR.

Hospital Svc. Dist. No. 3, 7 Mill - BOC - 10 Yrs.

Passed: 71.1% voted yes and 28.9% voted no.

What the ballot said

Shall Hospital Service District No. 3 of the Parish of Vermilion, State of Louisiana (the "District"), be authorized to levy a tax of seven (7) mills (heretofore levied for the purpose of paying debt service on the outstanding General Obligation Refunding Bonds, Series 1997, of the District) on all the 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 improving and maintaining the buildings and capital facilities of the District and acquiring furnishings and equipment therefor?

  • YesApproved

    71.1% 414 votes

  • No

    28.9% 168 votes

By precinct in Vermilion 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 551 votes cast at the polls in 3 precincts. The 31 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

582 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 Vermilion Parish: For 67.4%, Against 32.6%.

  • ForApproved

    67.6% 578,395 votes

  • Against

    32.4% 277,576 votes

By precinct in Vermilion 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 9,587 votes cast at the polls in 58 precincts. The 445 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

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 Vermilion Parish: For 60.1%, Against 39.9%.

  • ForApproved

    58.9% 496,880 votes

  • Against

    41.1% 347,198 votes

By precinct in Vermilion 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 9,500 votes cast at the polls in 58 precincts. The 439 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

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 Vermilion Parish: For 62.5%, Against 37.5%.

  • ForApproved

    59.5% 498,836 votes

  • Against

    40.5% 339,911 votes

By precinct in Vermilion 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 9,406 votes cast at the polls in 58 precincts. The 438 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

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 Vermilion Parish: For 56.0%, Against 44.0%.

  • ForApproved

    60.7% 512,996 votes

  • Against

    39.3% 332,293 votes

By precinct in Vermilion 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 9,404 votes cast at the polls in 58 precincts. The 434 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

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 Vermilion Parish: For 51.3%, Against 48.7%.

  • ForApproved

    54.5% 451,341 votes

  • Against

    45.5% 377,196 votes

By precinct in Vermilion 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 9,284 votes cast at the polls in 58 precincts. The 437 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

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 Vermilion Parish: For 53.7%, Against 46.3%.

  • ForApproved

    60.6% 499,543 votes

  • Against

    39.4% 324,511 votes

By precinct in Vermilion 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 9,206 votes cast at the polls in 58 precincts. The 431 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

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 Vermilion Parish: For 73.7%, Against 26.3%.

  • ForApproved

    78.2% 672,765 votes

  • Against

    21.8% 187,035 votes

By precinct in Vermilion 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 9,540 votes cast at the polls in 58 precincts. The 424 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

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 Vermilion Parish: For 44.9%, Against 55.1%.

  • ForApproved

    54.8% 456,279 votes

  • Against

    45.2% 376,313 votes

By precinct in Vermilion 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 9,260 votes cast at the polls in 58 precincts. The 415 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

832,592 votes cast.

Turnout by precinct