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West Carroll 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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Cities, towns, and villages

Village of Epps

Alderman, Village of Epps

Roberta P. Simms (Other party) won with 62.0% of the vote.

  • Roberta P. Simms Other partyElected

    62.0% 111 votes

  • Percy Bell No partyDefeated

    38.0% 68 votes

By precinct in West Carroll Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
Roberta P. Simms
Percy Bell
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 173 votes cast at the polls in 2 precincts. The 6 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

179 votes cast.

Statewide and federal races in West Carroll 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 West Carroll Parish: Rodney Alexander 79.4%, Gloria Williams Hearn 18.2%, Brent Sanders 0.9%, John Watts 1.4%.

  • 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 West Carroll 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
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 1,853 votes cast at the polls in 17 precincts. The 148 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

114,582 votes cast.

Propositions, taxes, and recalls

LAW ENFORCEMENT DISTRICT PROPOSITION (MILLAGE) SUMMARY: 10 YEAR, 10.87 MILL PROPERTY TAX OF THE LAW ENFORCEMENT DISTRICT OF THE PARISH OF WEST CARROLL FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING FINANCING TO THE OFFICE OF THE SHERIFF OF WEST CARROLL PARISH, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, CONSTRUCTING, ACQUIRING, IMPROVING, OPERATING AND MAINTAINING LAW ENFORCEMENT FACILITIES, VEHICLES AND EQUIPMENT AND PAYING SALARIES AND BENEFITS OF DEPUTIES.

Law Enforcement District, Parishwide - 10.87 Mill - Sheriff - 10 Yr.

Passed: 40.0% voted yes and 60.0% voted no.

What the ballot said

Shall the Law Enforcement District of the Parish of West Carroll, State of Louisiana (the "District"), levy a special tax of ten and eighty-seven hundredths (10.87) mills on all the 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 financing to the office of the Sheriff of West Carroll Parish, including but not limited to, constructing, acquiring, improving, operating and maintaining law enforcement facilities, vehicles and equipment and paying salaries and benefits of deputies?

  • Yes

    40.0% 778 votes

  • NoDefeated

    60.0% 1,168 votes

By precinct in West Carroll 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 1,798 votes cast at the polls in 17 precincts. The 148 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

1,946 votes cast.

PARISHWIDE PROPOSITION (MILLAGE CONTINUATION) SUMMARY: 5 YEAR, 6.08 MILLS PROPERTY TAX CONTINUATION FOR GIVING ADDITIONAL SUPPORT TO THE PUBLIC SCHOOLS IN THE DISTRICT.

Parishwide, 6.08 Mill - SB - 5 Yrs.

Passed: 54.5% voted yes and 45.5% voted no.

What the ballot said

Shall West Carroll Parish School District of the Parish of West Carroll, State of Louisiana (the "District"), levy a six and eight hundredths (6.08) mills tax on all the property subject to taxation within the District for a period of five (5) years, beginning with the year 2007 and ending with the year 2011, for the purpose of giving additional support to the public schools in the District?

  • YesApproved

    54.5% 1,061 votes

  • No

    45.5% 886 votes

By precinct in West Carroll Parish

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Which side won each precinct, and by how much

Under 55%55 to 65%Over 65%
Yes
No
  • A tie
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 1,801 votes cast at the polls in 17 precincts. The 146 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

1,947 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 West Carroll Parish: For 53.4%, Against 46.6%.

  • ForApproved

    67.6% 578,395 votes

  • Against

    32.4% 277,576 votes

By precinct in West Carroll 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 1,779 votes cast at the polls in 17 precincts. The 144 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 West Carroll Parish: For 52.1%, Against 47.9%.

  • ForApproved

    58.9% 496,880 votes

  • Against

    41.1% 347,198 votes

By precinct in West Carroll 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 1,751 votes cast at the polls in 17 precincts. The 143 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 West Carroll Parish: For 56.4%, Against 43.6%.

  • ForApproved

    59.5% 498,836 votes

  • Against

    40.5% 339,911 votes

By precinct in West Carroll 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 1,729 votes cast at the polls in 17 precincts. The 142 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 West Carroll Parish: For 48.4%, Against 51.6%.

  • ForApproved

    60.7% 512,996 votes

  • Against

    39.3% 332,293 votes

By precinct in West Carroll 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 1,741 votes cast at the polls in 17 precincts. The 142 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 West Carroll Parish: For 38.8%, Against 61.2%.

  • ForApproved

    54.5% 451,341 votes

  • Against

    45.5% 377,196 votes

By precinct in West Carroll 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 1,701 votes cast at the polls in 17 precincts. The 139 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 West Carroll Parish: For 49.8%, Against 50.2%.

  • ForApproved

    60.6% 499,543 votes

  • Against

    39.4% 324,511 votes

By precinct in West Carroll 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 1,698 votes cast at the polls in 17 precincts. The 140 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 West Carroll Parish: For 71.8%, Against 28.2%.

  • ForApproved

    78.2% 672,765 votes

  • Against

    21.8% 187,035 votes

By precinct in West Carroll 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 1,743 votes cast at the polls in 17 precincts. The 131 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 West Carroll Parish: For 39.1%, Against 60.9%.

  • ForApproved

    54.8% 456,279 votes

  • Against

    45.2% 376,313 votes

By precinct in West Carroll 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 1,698 votes cast at the polls in 17 precincts. The 129 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