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.
Statewide and federal races in West Feliciana Parish
U.S. Representative, 6th Congressional District
Richard H. Baker (Republican) won with 82.8% of the vote.
This race covers 9 parishes; the results below are for all of them. In West Feliciana Parish: Richard H. Baker 78.9%, Richard M. Fontanesi 21.1%.
Richard H. Baker RepublicanElected
82.8%94,658 votes
Richard M. Fontanesi LibertarianDefeated
17.2%19,648 votes
By precinct in West Feliciana Parish
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Who got the most votes in each precinct, and their share
Under 50%
50 to 60%
Over 60%
Richard H. Baker
Richard M. Fontanesi
Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 1,859 votes cast at the polls in 17 precincts. The 123 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.
Results by precinct
114,306 votes cast.
Propositions, taxes, and recalls
SALES TAX DISTRICT NO. 1 PROPOSITION (SALES TAX RENEWAL) SUMMARY: 1/2% SALES AND USE TAX RENEWAL FOR 6 YEARS FOR RECREATIONAL PURPOSES, PROVIDED THAT UP TO 25% OF THE ANNUAL PROCEEDS OF THE TAX MAY BE USED FOR SOCIAL SERVICES AND PROGRAMS, WITH AUTHORITY TO FUND THE PROCEEDS OF THE TAX INTO BONDS OR OTHER INDEBTEDNESS TO PAY THE COST OF CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS FOR SUCH PURPOSES.
Sales Tax District No. 1, 1/2% S&U - PJ - 6 Yr.
Passed: 55.4% voted yes and 44.6% voted no.
What the ballot said
Shall Sales Tax District No. 1 of the Parish of West Feliciana, State of Louisiana (the "District"), under the provisions of Article VI, Section 29 of the Constitution of the State of Louisiana of 1974, and other constitutional and statutory authority supplemental thereto, be authorized to levy and collect and adopt an ordinance providing for such levy and collection, a tax of one-half of one percent (1/2%) (the "Tax") upon the sale at retail, the use, the lease or rental, the consumption, and the storage for use or consumption, of tangible personal property and on sales of services in the District, all as defined by law, for a period of six (6) years, commencing October 1, 2007, with the proceeds of the Tax (after paying the reasonable and necessary expenses of collecting and administering the Tax), to be dedicated and used for the purpose of acquiring, constructing, improving, maintaining, supporting and/or operating recreational parks, facilities, equipment, programs and services, provided that at the discretion of the governing authority of the District, up to twenty-five percent (25%) of the annual proceeds of the Tax may be used for the purpose of maintaining and supporting social services and programs; and further, shall the District be authorized to fund the proceeds of the Tax into bonds or other indebtedness to pay the cost of capital improvements for such purposes to the extent and in the manner permitted by the laws of Louisiana?
YesApproved
55.4%1,027 votes
No
44.6%827 votes
By precinct in West Feliciana 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 1,760 votes cast at the polls in 15 precincts. The 94 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.
Results by precinct
1,854 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 Feliciana Parish: For 68.7%, Against 31.3%.
ForApproved
67.6%578,395 votes
Against
32.4%277,576 votes
By precinct in West Feliciana 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 2,047 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
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 Feliciana Parish: For 62.1%, Against 37.9%.
ForApproved
58.9%496,880 votes
Against
41.1%347,198 votes
By precinct in West Feliciana 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 2,027 votes cast at the polls in 17 precincts. The 130 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 Feliciana Parish: For 62.8%, Against 37.2%.
ForApproved
59.5%498,836 votes
Against
40.5%339,911 votes
By precinct in West Feliciana 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 2,000 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
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 Feliciana Parish: For 68.1%, Against 31.9%.
ForApproved
60.7%512,996 votes
Against
39.3%332,293 votes
By precinct in West Feliciana 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 2,022 votes cast at the polls in 17 precincts. The 130 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 Feliciana Parish: For 56.7%, Against 43.3%.
ForApproved
54.5%451,341 votes
Against
45.5%377,196 votes
By precinct in West Feliciana 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 1,974 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.
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 Feliciana Parish: For 56.4%, Against 43.6%.
ForApproved
60.6%499,543 votes
Against
39.4%324,511 votes
By precinct in West Feliciana 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 1,969 votes cast at the polls in 17 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
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 Feliciana Parish: For 84.7%, Against 15.3%.
ForApproved
78.2%672,765 votes
Against
21.8%187,035 votes
By precinct in West Feliciana 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 2,021 votes cast at the polls in 17 precincts. The 130 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 Feliciana Parish: For 74.0%, Against 26.0%.
ForApproved
54.8%456,279 votes
Against
45.2%376,313 votes
By precinct in West Feliciana 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 2,028 votes cast at the polls in 17 precincts. The 128 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.