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Acadia Parish

Local election results for Saturday, October 20, 2007, including statewide races. Official results from the Louisiana Secretary of State. Each race has a map by precinct.

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Sheriff

Wayne A. Melancon (Democrat) won with 54.6% of the vote.

  • Wayne A. Melancon DemocratElected

    54.6% 10,485 votes

  • K.P. Gibson DemocratDefeated

    39.6% 7,612 votes

  • Danny H. Wimberly DemocratDefeated

    5.8% 1,115 votes

By precinct in Acadia Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
Wayne A. Melancon
K.P. Gibson
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 16,109 votes cast at the polls in 59 precincts. The 3,103 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

19,212 votes cast.

Assessor

Russel L. Benoit (Democrat) won with 63.9% of the vote.

  • Russel L. Benoit DemocratElected

    63.9% 11,842 votes

  • Woodrow "Woody" Marceaux DemocratDefeated

    36.1% 6,701 votes

By precinct in Acadia Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
Russel L. Benoit
Woodrow "Woody" Marceaux
  • Another candidate, or a tie
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 15,486 votes cast at the polls in 59 precincts. The 3,057 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

18,543 votes cast.

Coroner

Mark Dawson (Republican) won with 63.1% of the vote.

  • Mark Dawson RepublicanElected

    63.1% 11,375 votes

  • Marcelo Polanco Other partyDefeated

    36.9% 6,662 votes

By precinct in Acadia Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
Mark Dawson
Marcelo Polanco
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 14,994 votes cast at the polls in 59 precincts. The 3,043 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

18,037 votes cast.

Police Juror, District 1

Alton "Al" Stevenson (Democrat) won with 70.2% of the vote.

  • Alton "Al" Stevenson DemocratElected

    70.2% 1,209 votes

  • Rennie "Ray" Batiste DemocratDefeated

    29.8% 513 votes

By precinct in Acadia Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
Alton "Al" Stevenson
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 1,021 votes cast at the polls in 6 precincts. The 701 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

1,722 votes cast.

Police Juror, District 2

No one got a majority, so A.J. "Fatty" Broussard (Republican) and Larry Regan (Democrat) went to a runoff.

  • A.J. "Fatty" Broussard RepublicanIn runoff

    43.2% 993 votes

  • Larry Regan DemocratIn runoff

    38.6% 886 votes

  • Ray Kibodeaux Other partyDefeated

    18.2% 417 votes

By precinct in Acadia Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
A.J. "Fatty" Broussard
Larry Regan
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 1,605 votes cast at the polls in 8 precincts. The 691 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

2,296 votes cast.

Police Juror, District 3

No one got a majority, so John W. Humble, Sr. (Democrat) and Kermit Richard (Democrat) went to a runoff.

  • John W. Humble, Sr. DemocratIn runoff

    31.2% 701 votes

  • Kermit Richard DemocratIn runoff

    23.3% 523 votes

  • Audie Hanks RepublicanDefeated

    23.2% 521 votes

  • Robert L. Jardell DemocratDefeated

    22.2% 499 votes

By precinct in Acadia Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
John W. Humble, Sr.
Kermit Richard
Audie Hanks
  • Another candidate, or a tie
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 1,889 votes cast at the polls in 11 precincts. The 355 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

2,244 votes cast.

Police Juror, District 4

John H. Quebodeaux (Democrat) won with 60.3% of the vote.

  • John H. Quebodeaux DemocratElected

    60.3% 1,156 votes

  • Chester Pommier DemocratDefeated

    39.7% 761 votes

By precinct in Acadia Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
John H. Quebodeaux
Chester Pommier
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 1,586 votes cast at the polls in 6 precincts. The 331 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

1,917 votes cast.

Police Juror, District 5

Thomas "T. J." Sonnier (Democrat) won with 51.1% of the vote.

  • Thomas "T. J." Sonnier DemocratElected

    51.1% 1,174 votes

  • Jimmie Pellerin DemocratDefeated

    48.9% 1,124 votes

By precinct in Acadia Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
Thomas "T. J." Sonnier
Jimmie Pellerin
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 2,075 votes cast at the polls in 8 precincts. The 223 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

2,298 votes cast.

Police Juror, District 6

No one got a majority, so A. J. "Jay" Credeur (Democrat) and John Beard (Democrat) went to a runoff.

  • A. J. "Jay" Credeur DemocratIn runoff

    41.4% 942 votes

  • John Beard DemocratIn runoff

    40.1% 914 votes

  • Ferdie Latiolais DemocratDefeated

    18.5% 421 votes

By precinct in Acadia Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
A. J. "Jay" Credeur
John Beard
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 2,073 votes cast at the polls in 6 precincts. The 204 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

2,277 votes cast.

Police Juror, District 7

Cade Benoit (Democrat) won with 52.7% of the vote.

  • Cade Benoit DemocratElected

    52.7% 1,221 votes

  • Jason Werth RepublicanDefeated

    47.3% 1,098 votes

By precinct in Acadia Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
Cade Benoit
Jason Werth
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 2,067 votes cast at the polls in 8 precincts. The 252 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

2,319 votes cast.

Cities, towns, and villages

Town of Duson

Mayor, Town of Duson

Carolyn "Susie" Lagneaux (Democrat) won with 60.7% of the vote.

This race covers 2 parishes; the results below are for all of them. In Acadia Parish: Carolyn "Susie" Lagneaux 72.7%, Johnny P. Thibodeaux 27.3%.

  • Carolyn "Susie" Lagneaux DemocratElected

    60.7% 292 votes

  • Johnny P. Thibodeaux Other partyDefeated

    39.3% 189 votes

By precinct in Acadia Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
Carolyn "Susie" Lagneaux
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 21 votes cast at the polls in 1 precinct. The 1 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

481 votes cast.

Results by parish
ParishCarolyn "Susie" LagneauxJohnny P. ThibodeauxTurnout
Acadia Parish72.7%1627.3%6
Lafayette Parish60.1%27639.9%183

Village of Morse

Mayor, Village of Morse

Robert "Butch" Istre (Democrat) won with 61.5% of the vote.

  • Robert "Butch" Istre DemocratElected

    61.5% 201 votes

  • Leon Clement DemocratDefeated

    30.0% 98 votes

  • Leo Meaux, Jr. DemocratDefeated

    8.6% 28 votes

By precinct in Acadia Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
Robert "Butch" Istre
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 303 votes cast at the polls in 1 precinct. The 24 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

327 votes cast.

Alderman, Village of Morse

Randall Bertrand (Democrat) won with 57.3% of the vote.

  • Randall Bertrand DemocratElected

    57.3% 184 votes

  • Kevin D. Abshire DemocratDefeated

    42.7% 137 votes

By precinct in Acadia Parish

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

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

Shows the 297 votes cast at the polls in 1 precinct. The 24 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

321 votes cast.

State Legislature

State Senator, 25th Senatorial District

No one got a majority, so "Gil" Pinac (Democrat) and Dan "Blade" Morrish (Republican) went to a runoff.

This race covers 4 parishes; the results below are for all of them. In Acadia Parish: "Gil" Pinac 64.6%, Dan "Blade" Morrish 15.3%, Mark Abraham 20.1%.

  • "Gil" Pinac DemocratIn runoff

    38.5% 13,437 votes

  • Dan "Blade" Morrish RepublicanIn runoff

    32.0% 11,145 votes

  • Mark Abraham RepublicanDefeated

    29.5% 10,294 votes

By precinct in Acadia Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
"Gil" Pinac
Dan "Blade" Morrish
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 7,417 votes cast at the polls in 31 precincts. The 2,105 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

34,876 votes cast.

Results by parish
Parish"Gil" PinacDan "Blade" MorrishMark AbrahamTurnout
Acadia Parish64.6%6,15315.3%1,45620.1%1,913
Calcasieu Parish25.3%3,04026.0%3,12148.7%5,852
Cameron Parish45.7%1,60930.5%1,07523.8%838
Jefferson Davis Parish26.8%2,63555.9%5,49317.2%1,691

State Senator, 26th Senatorial District

"Nick" Gautreaux (Democrat) won with 76.7% of the vote.

This race covers 4 parishes; the results below are for all of them. In Acadia Parish: "Nick" Gautreaux 80.7%, "Mickey" Frith 19.3%.

  • "Nick" Gautreaux DemocratElected

    76.7% 28,459 votes

  • "Mickey" Frith DemocratDefeated

    23.3% 8,652 votes

By precinct in Acadia Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
"Nick" Gautreaux
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 8,074 votes cast at the polls in 28 precincts. The 924 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

37,111 votes cast.

Results by parish
Parish"Nick" Gautreaux"Mickey" FrithTurnout
Acadia Parish80.7%7,25719.3%1,741
Lafayette Parish80.7%5,12019.3%1,223
St. Landry Parish79.3%1,49820.7%392
Vermilion Parish73.4%14,58426.6%5,296

State Representative, 42nd Representative District

Jack Montoucet (Democrat) won with 58.1% of the vote.

This race covers 2 parishes; the results below are for all of them. In Acadia Parish: Jack Montoucet 57.2%, Isabella L. delaHoussaye 42.8%.

  • Jack Montoucet DemocratElected

    58.1% 7,161 votes

  • Isabella L. delaHoussaye RepublicanDefeated

    41.9% 5,160 votes

By precinct in Acadia Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
Jack Montoucet
Isabella L. delaHoussaye
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 9,262 votes cast at the polls in 38 precincts. The 2,268 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

12,321 votes cast.

Results by parish
ParishJack MontoucetIsabella L. delaHoussayeTurnout
Acadia Parish57.2%6,59142.8%4,939
Lafayette Parish72.1%57027.9%221

Statewide and federal races in Acadia Parish

Attorney General

No one got a majority, so James D. "Buddy" Caldwell (Democrat) and Royal Alexander (Republican) went to a runoff.

This race covers 64 parishes; the results below are for all of them. In Acadia Parish: James D. "Buddy" Caldwell 23.0%, Royal Alexander 31.3%, Charles C. Foti, Jr. 45.8%.

  • James D. "Buddy" Caldwell DemocratIn runoff

    35.6% 434,507 votes

  • Royal Alexander RepublicanIn runoff

    32.4% 395,498 votes

  • Charles C. Foti, Jr. DemocratDefeated

    31.9% 389,300 votes

By precinct in Acadia Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
Royal Alexander
Charles C. Foti, Jr.
  • Another candidate, or a tie
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 15,336 votes cast at the polls in 59 precincts. The 2,947 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

1,219,305 votes cast.

Commissioner of Agriculture and Forestry

No one got a majority, so "Bob" Odom (Democrat) and Mike Strain (Republican) went to a runoff.

This race covers 64 parishes; the results below are for all of them. In Acadia Parish: "Bob" Odom 42.4%, Mike Strain 44.5%, Wayne Carter 7.2%, Don Johnson 6.0%.

  • "Bob" Odom DemocratIn runoff

    41.3% 505,504 votes

  • Mike Strain RepublicanIn runoff

    40.5% 494,760 votes

  • Wayne Carter RepublicanDefeated

    12.5% 152,893 votes

  • Don Johnson RepublicanDefeated

    5.7% 69,470 votes

By precinct in Acadia Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
"Bob" Odom
Mike Strain
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 15,501 votes cast at the polls in 59 precincts. The 3,001 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

1,222,627 votes cast.

Commissioner of Insurance

"Jim" Donelon (Republican) won with 50.9% of the vote.

This race covers 64 parishes; the results below are for all of them. In Acadia Parish: "Jim" Donelon 43.9%, James "Jim" Crowley 41.5%, Robert Lansden 9.5%, Jerilyn Schneider-Kneale 5.1%.

  • "Jim" Donelon RepublicanElected

    50.9% 606,196 votes

  • James "Jim" Crowley DemocratDefeated

    35.6% 423,986 votes

  • Robert Lansden RepublicanDefeated

    8.9% 105,991 votes

  • Jerilyn Schneider-Kneale RepublicanDefeated

    4.6% 55,350 votes

By precinct in Acadia Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
"Jim" Donelon
James "Jim" Crowley
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 14,836 votes cast at the polls in 59 precincts. The 2,938 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

1,191,523 votes cast.

Governor

"Bobby" Jindal (Republican) won with 53.9% of the vote.

This race covers 64 parishes; the results below are for all of them. In Acadia Parish: "Bobby" Jindal 53.9%, Walter J. Boasso 21.2%, John Georges 14.4%, Foster Campbell 8.7%.

  • "Bobby" Jindal RepublicanElected

    53.9% 699,275 votes

  • Walter J. Boasso DemocratDefeated

    17.5% 226,476 votes

  • John Georges No partyDefeated

    14.4% 186,682 votes

  • Foster Campbell DemocratDefeated

    12.5% 161,665 votes

8 other candidates: 1.8% together
Mary Volentine Smith Democrat0.5%5,868
B. Alexandrenko Other party0.4%4,791
Anthony "Tony G" Gentile Other party0.3%3,372
T. Lee Horne III Libertarian0.2%2,648
Sheldon Forest No party0.2%2,323
M. V. "Vinny" Mendoza Democrat0.2%2,080
Hardy Parkerson Democrat0.1%1,666
Arthur D. "Jim" Nichols No party0.1%994

By precinct in Acadia Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
"Bobby" Jindal
Walter J. Boasso
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 16,253 votes cast at the polls in 59 precincts. The 3,124 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

1,297,840 votes cast.

Lieutenant Governor

"Mitch" Landrieu (Democrat) won with 56.6% of the vote.

This race covers 64 parishes; the results below are for all of them. In Acadia Parish: "Mitch" Landrieu 41.4%, "Sammy" Kershaw 49.4%, Gary J. Beard 7.1%, Norris "Spanky" Gros, Jr. 1.0%.

  • "Mitch" Landrieu DemocratElected

    56.6% 701,887 votes

  • "Sammy" Kershaw RepublicanDefeated

    30.3% 375,727 votes

  • Gary J. Beard RepublicanDefeated

    10.6% 130,876 votes

  • Norris "Spanky" Gros, Jr. No partyDefeated

    1.3% 15,965 votes

  • Thomas D. Kates No partyDefeated

    1.3% 15,555 votes

By precinct in Acadia Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
"Mitch" Landrieu
"Sammy" Kershaw
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 15,699 votes cast at the polls in 59 precincts. The 3,062 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

1,240,010 votes cast.

Secretary of State

"Jay" Dardenne (Republican) won with 63.3% of the vote.

This race covers 64 parishes; the results below are for all of them. In Acadia Parish: "Jay" Dardenne 57.6%, "R." Wooley 37.1%, Scott Lewis 5.3%.

  • "Jay" Dardenne RepublicanElected

    63.3% 757,821 votes

  • "R." Wooley DemocratDefeated

    31.3% 374,199 votes

  • Scott Lewis Other partyDefeated

    5.4% 64,723 votes

By precinct in Acadia Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
"Jay" Dardenne
"R." Wooley
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 15,011 votes cast at the polls in 59 precincts. The 2,858 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

1,196,743 votes cast.

BESE, District 7

Dale Bayard (Democrat) won with 51.0% of the vote.

This race covers 9 parishes; the results below are for all of them. In Acadia Parish: Dale Bayard 50.1%, "Charlie" Buckels 49.9%.

  • Dale Bayard DemocratElected

    51.0% 79,697 votes

  • "Charlie" Buckels RepublicanDefeated

    49.0% 76,721 votes

By precinct in Acadia Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
Dale Bayard
"Charlie" Buckels
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 14,453 votes cast at the polls in 59 precincts. The 2,853 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

156,418 votes cast.

Propositions, taxes, and recalls

FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT PROPOSITION (BONDS) SUMMARY: AUTHORITY TO ISSUE $750,000 OF 10-YEAR GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS OF ACADIA-EVANGELINE FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT FOR ACQUIRING, CONSTRUCTING AND IMPROVING BUILDINGS, MACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT, INCLUDING BOTH REAL AND PERSONAL PROPERTY, TO BE USED IN GIVING FIRE PROTECTION TO THE PROPERTY IN SAID DISTRICT, SAID BONDS TO BE PAYABLE FROM AD VALOREM TAXES.

Acad-Evng Fire Prot. Dist, $750,000 Bond - BOC - 10 Yrs.

Passed: 70.2% voted yes and 29.8% voted no.

This race covers 2 parishes; the results below are for all of them. In Acadia Parish: Yes 66.6%, No 33.4%.

What the ballot said

Shall Acadia-Evangeline Fire Protection District of the Parishes of Acadia and Evangeline, State of Louisiana (the "District"), incur debt and issue bonds to the amount of Seven Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($750,000) to run ten (10) years from the date thereof, with interest at a rate or rates not exceeding seven per centum (7%) per annum, for the purpose of acquiring, constructing and improving buildings, machinery and equipment, including both real and personal property, title to which shall be in the public, to be used in giving fire protection to the property in the District, which bonds will be general obligations of the District and will be payable from ad valorem taxes to be levied and collected in the manner provided by Article VI, Section 33 of the Constitution of the State of Louisiana of 1974, and statutory authority supplemental thereto?

  • YesApproved

    70.2% 597 votes

  • No

    29.8% 253 votes

By precinct in Acadia 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 299 votes cast at the polls in 2 precincts. The 24 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

850 votes cast.

Results by parish
ParishYesNoTurnout
Acadia Parish66.6%21533.4%108
Evangeline Parish72.5%38227.5%145

PROPOSITION NO. 1 (RENEWAL OF WASTEWATER DISPOSAL FACILITIES TAX) SUMMARY: TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY OF CROWLEY TO LEVY AND COLLECT A THREE AND ONE-HALF (3.5) MILL TAX ("RENEWAL") ANNUALLY FOR A PERIOD OF TEN (10) YEARS FOR THE PURPOSE OF MAINTAINING THE WASTEWATER DISPOSAL FACILITIES.

City of Crowley, Prop. #1 - 3.5 Mill - Mayor & BOA - 10 Yrs.

Passed: 52.5% voted yes and 47.5% voted no.

What the ballot said

Shall the City of Crowley, State of Louisiana, (the "City") under the provisions of Article VI, Section 22, Section 27(b), Section 30(A) and Section 32 of the Constitution of the State of Louisiana of 1974, levy and collect a Three and One-Half (3.5) Mill Tax on all property subject to taxation situated within said City (current estimated annual amount of $189,000.00), annually for a period of ten (10) years, commencing with the year 2008 and ending in the year 2017 for the purpose of maintaining the wastewater disposal facilities?

  • YesApproved

    52.5% 1,885 votes

  • No

    47.5% 1,704 votes

By precinct in Acadia 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 2,343 votes cast at the polls in 15 precincts. The 1,246 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

3,589 votes cast.

PROPOSITION NO. 2 (RENEWAL OF PUBLIC PARKS AND RECREATION TAX) SUMMARY: TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY OF CROWLEY TO LEVY AND COLLECT A THREE (3) MILL TAX ("RENEWAL") ANNUALLY FOR A PERIOD OF TEN (10) YEARS FOR THE PURPOSE OF PUBLIC PARKS AND RECREATION.

City of Crowley, Prop. #2 - 3 Mill - Mayor & BOA - 10 Yrs.

Passed: 55.4% voted yes and 44.6% voted no.

What the ballot said

Shall the City of Crowley, State of Louisiana, (the "City") under the provisions of Article VI, Section 22, Section 27(b), Section 30(A) and Section 32 of the Constitution of the State of Louisiana of 1974, levy and collect a Three (3) Mill Tax on all property subject to taxation situated within said City (current estimated annual amount of $162,000.00), annually for a period of ten (10) years, commencing with the year 2008 and ending in the year 2017 for the purpose of public parks and recreation?

  • YesApproved

    55.4% 1,986 votes

  • No

    44.6% 1,601 votes

By precinct in Acadia 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 2,348 votes cast at the polls in 15 precincts. The 1,239 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

3,587 votes cast.

PROPOSITION NO. 3 (RENEWAL OF YOUTH RECREATION BUILDING MAINTENANCE TAX) SUMMARY: TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY OF CROWLEY TO LEVY AND COLLECT A ONE (1) MILL TAX ("RENEWAL") ANNUALLY FOR A PERIOD OF TEN (10) YEARS FOR THE PURPOSE OF YOUTH RECREATION BUILDING MAINTENANCE.

City of Crowley, Prop. #3 - 1 Mill - Mayor & BOA - 10 Yrs.

Passed: 57.6% voted yes and 42.4% voted no.

What the ballot said

Shall the City of Crowley, State of Louisiana, (the "City") under the provisions of Article VI, Section 22, Section 27(b), Section 30(A) and Section 32 of the Constitution of the State of Louisiana of 1974, levy and collect a One (1) Mill Tax on all property subject to taxation situated within said City (current estimated annual amount of $54,000.00), annually for a period of ten (10) years, commencing with the year 2008 and ending in the year 2017 for the purpose of youth recreation building maintenance?

  • YesApproved

    57.6% 2,062 votes

  • No

    42.4% 1,519 votes

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Shows the 2,341 votes cast at the polls in 15 precincts. The 1,240 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

3,581 votes cast.

TOWN OF IOTA PROPOSITION (RENEWAL OF EXISTING NINE (9) MILL TAX) SUMMARY: TO AUTHORIZE THE TOWN OF IOTA TO LEVY AND COLLECT A NINE (9) MILL TAX ("RENEWAL") ANNUALLY FOR A PERIOD OF TEN (10) YEARS FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONSTRUCTION, MAINTENANCE AND REPLACEMENT OF PUBLIC STREETS, ROADS, AVENUES, ALLEYWAYS AND BRIDGES (INCLUDING DRAINAGE AND EQUIPMENT NECESSARY THEREFOR) IN SAID TOWN.

Town of Iota, 9 Mills - Mayor & BOA - 10 Yrs.

Passed: 66.4% voted yes and 33.6% voted no.

What the ballot said

Shall the Town of Iota, State of Louisiana, (the "Town") under the provisions of Article VI, Section 22, Section 27(b), Section 30(A) and Section 32 of the Constitution of the State of Louisiana of 1974, levy and collect a Nine (9) Mill Tax on all property subject to taxation situated within said Town (current estimated annual amount of $28,111.32), annually for a period of ten (10) years, commencing with the year 2008 and ending in the year 2017 for the purpose of paying the cost of construction, maintenance, repair, overlay and replacement of public streets, roads, avenues, alleyways and bridges (including drainage and equipment necessary therefor) in the said Town?

  • YesApproved

    66.4% 292 votes

  • No

    33.6% 148 votes

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Shows the 381 votes cast at the polls in 1 precinct. The 59 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

440 votes cast.

Constitutional amendments

Amendment 1

Proh.redct.salary suppl.law enf./fire officer

Passed: 59.0% voted for and 41.0% voted against.

This race covers 64 parishes; the results below are for all of them. In Acadia Parish: For 59.3%, Against 40.7%.

  • ForApproved

    59.0% 675,775 votes

  • Against

    41.0% 469,006 votes

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Shows the 13,780 votes cast at the polls in 59 precincts. The 2,882 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

1,144,781 votes cast.

Amendment 2

Suppl. uniform pay plans police/fire agencies

Passed: 56.2% voted for and 43.8% voted against.

This race covers 64 parishes; the results below are for all of them. In Acadia Parish: For 53.2%, Against 46.8%.

  • ForApproved

    56.2% 628,854 votes

  • Against

    43.8% 489,384 votes

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Shows the 13,508 votes cast at the polls in 59 precincts. The 2,839 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

1,118,238 votes cast.

Amendment 3

State retirement - additional funds - 10 Yrs.

Passed: 58.0% voted for and 42.0% voted against.

This race covers 64 parishes; the results below are for all of them. In Acadia Parish: For 52.2%, Against 47.8%.

  • ForApproved

    58.0% 635,324 votes

  • Against

    42.0% 459,322 votes

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Shows the 13,172 votes cast at the polls in 59 precincts. The 2,816 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

1,094,646 votes cast.

Amendment 4

Exempt consigned jewelry ad valorem prop. tax

Passed: 44.3% voted for and 55.7% voted against.

This race covers 64 parishes; the results below are for all of them. In Acadia Parish: For 38.3%, Against 61.7%.

  • For

    44.3% 490,460 votes

  • AgainstDefeated

    55.7% 615,781 votes

By precinct in Acadia Parish

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Shows the 13,339 votes cast at the polls in 59 precincts. The 2,811 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

1,106,241 votes cast.

Turnout by precinct