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St. Helena Parish

Local election results for Saturday, March 31, 2007. Official results from the Louisiana Secretary of State. Each race has a map by precinct.

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Courts and judges

Justice of the Peace, Justice of the Peace Ward 1

James Chaney (Democrat) won with 55.7% of the vote.

  • James Chaney DemocratElected

    55.7% 122 votes

  • Lisa Lee Piner RepublicanDefeated

    44.3% 97 votes

By precinct in St. Helena Parish

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

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

Shows the 206 votes cast at the polls in 1 precinct. The 13 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

219 votes cast.

Propositions, taxes, and recalls

PARISHWIDE SCHOOL DISTRICT PROPOSITION (TAX CONTINUATION) SUMMARY: 5 YEAR, 5 MILLS PROPERTY TAX CONTINUATION TO ACQUIRE, CONSTRUCT, IMPROVE, MAINTAIN AND OPERATE PUBLIC SCHOOL BUILDINGS AND FACILITIES IN THE DISTRICT, INCLUDING ACQUIRING EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALS THEREFOR.

Parishwide, 5 Mills - SB - 5 Yrs.

Passed: 57.8% voted yes and 42.2% voted no.

What the ballot said

Shall Parishwide School District of the Parish of St. Helena, State of Louisiana (the "District"), continue to levy a special tax of five (5) mills on all property subject to taxation in the District (an estimated $189,885 reasonably expected at this time to be collected from the levy of the tax for an entire year) for a period of five (5) years, beginning with the year 2007 and ending with the year 2011, to acquire, construct, improve, maintain and operate public school buildings and facilities in the District, including acquiring equipment and materials therefor?

  • YesApproved

    57.8% 692 votes

  • No

    42.2% 506 votes

By precinct in St. Helena 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 1,128 votes cast at the polls in 13 precincts. The 70 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

1,198 votes cast.

Turnout by precinct