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.
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.
Results by precinct
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.
Results by precinct
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.
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.
Results by precinct
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.
Results by precinct
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
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55 to 65%
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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.
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 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.
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 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.
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 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
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55 to 65%
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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.
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 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.
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 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.
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 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.
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 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.