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Jefferson Davis 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

Richard "Ricky" Edwards, Jr. (Democrat) won with 64.1% of the vote.

  • Richard "Ricky" Edwards, Jr. DemocratElected

    64.1% 6,382 votes

  • "Danny" Semmes Other partyDefeated

    29.4% 2,932 votes

  • A. J. Gotreaux DemocratDefeated

    6.5% 650 votes

By precinct in Jefferson Davis Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
Richard "Ricky" Edwards, Jr.
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 8,249 votes cast at the polls in 23 precincts. The 1,715 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

9,964 votes cast.

Clerk of Court

Richard M. Arceneaux (Democrat) won with 57.8% of the vote.

  • Richard M. Arceneaux DemocratElected

    57.8% 5,657 votes

  • Jeremy K. Doucet Other partyDefeated

    14.7% 1,442 votes

  • Sidney Paul Landry Other partyDefeated

    14.5% 1,416 votes

  • Heather Stutes No partyDefeated

    13.1% 1,278 votes

By precinct in Jefferson Davis Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
Richard M. Arceneaux
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 8,075 votes cast at the polls in 23 precincts. The 1,718 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

9,793 votes cast.

Coroner

Richard Dupont (Democrat) won with 59.9% of the vote.

  • Richard Dupont DemocratElected

    59.9% 5,831 votes

  • Brendan Boudreaux No partyDefeated

    40.1% 3,907 votes

By precinct in Jefferson Davis Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
Richard Dupont
Brendan Boudreaux
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 8,036 votes cast at the polls in 23 precincts. The 1,702 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

9,738 votes cast.

Police Juror, District 3

No one got a majority, so Warren A. Woods (Democrat) and Phillip Arceneaux (Democrat) went to a runoff.

  • Warren A. Woods DemocratIn runoff

    26.8% 174 votes

  • Phillip Arceneaux DemocratIn runoff

    25.3% 164 votes

  • Milford H. Reed, Jr. DemocratDefeated

    24.0% 156 votes

  • Edith Broussard Senegal DemocratDefeated

    23.9% 155 votes

By precinct in Jefferson Davis Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
Warren A. Woods
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 486 votes cast at the polls in 1 precinct. The 163 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

649 votes cast.

Police Juror, District 4

Bradley Eastman (Democrat) won with 65.2% of the vote.

  • Bradley Eastman DemocratElected

    65.2% 443 votes

  • "Chick" Gotreaux Other partyDefeated

    34.8% 236 votes

By precinct in Jefferson Davis Parish

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

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

Shows the 510 votes cast at the polls in 1 precinct. The 169 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

679 votes cast.

Police Juror, District 5

"Tom" Kilpatrick (Republican) won with 52.1% of the vote.

  • "Tom" Kilpatrick RepublicanElected

    52.1% 439 votes

  • "Tim" Mcknight RepublicanDefeated

    47.9% 403 votes

By precinct in Jefferson Davis Parish

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

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

Shows the 586 votes cast at the polls in 1 precinct. The 256 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

842 votes cast.

Police Juror, District 8

No one got a majority, so "Joe" Landry (Republican) and Russell Fontenot (Other party) went to a runoff.

  • "Joe" Landry RepublicanIn runoff

    42.1% 383 votes

  • Russell Fontenot Other partyIn runoff

    25.6% 233 votes

  • Robert J. Broussard DemocratDefeated

    18.0% 164 votes

  • Herman Benoit Other partyDefeated

    14.3% 130 votes

By precinct in Jefferson Davis Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
"Joe" Landry
Russell Fontenot
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 692 votes cast at the polls in 2 precincts. The 218 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

910 votes cast.

Police Juror, District 9

Curt Guillory (Democrat) won with 50.8% of the vote.

  • Curt Guillory DemocratElected

    50.8% 376 votes

  • Larry J. Fontenot DemocratDefeated

    49.2% 364 votes

By precinct in Jefferson Davis Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
Curt Guillory
Larry J. Fontenot
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 656 votes cast at the polls in 2 precincts. The 84 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

740 votes cast.

Police Juror, District 10

Byron Buller (Democrat) won with 55.1% of the vote.

  • Byron Buller DemocratElected

    55.1% 458 votes

  • "Don" Davis DemocratDefeated

    34.2% 284 votes

  • Paul Fusilier DemocratDefeated

    10.7% 89 votes

By precinct in Jefferson Davis Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
Byron Buller
"Don" Davis
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 789 votes cast at the polls in 4 precincts. The 42 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

831 votes cast.

Police Juror, District 11

No one got a majority, so "Butch" Lafargue (Republican) and Payton Jackson, Jr. (Democrat) went to a runoff.

  • "Butch" Lafargue RepublicanIn runoff

    29.8% 257 votes

  • Payton Jackson, Jr. DemocratIn runoff

    22.9% 198 votes

  • Mark Pousson DemocratDefeated

    22.8% 197 votes

  • "Bob" Dupre DemocratDefeated

    16.2% 140 votes

2 other candidates: 8.2% together
Brian "Ping" Vanicor Democrat5.8%50
Jerry J. Kratzer Democrat2.4%21

By precinct in Jefferson Davis Parish

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

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

Shows the 773 votes cast at the polls in 1 precinct. The 90 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

863 votes cast.

Police Juror, District 13

No one got a majority, so Miron Navarre (Republican) and Pierre "J." Galley (Democrat) went to a runoff.

  • Miron Navarre RepublicanIn runoff

    43.9% 378 votes

  • Pierre "J." Galley DemocratIn runoff

    40.7% 350 votes

  • Dennis "Big Daddy" Vanicor DemocratDefeated

    15.4% 133 votes

By precinct in Jefferson Davis Parish

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

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

Shows the 782 votes cast at the polls in 1 precinct. The 79 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

861 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 Jefferson Davis Parish: "Gil" Pinac 26.8%, Dan "Blade" Morrish 55.9%, Mark Abraham 17.2%.

  • "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 Jefferson Davis 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
Mark Abraham
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 8,115 votes cast at the polls in 23 precincts. The 1,704 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 Representative, 37th Representative District

No one got a majority, so John E. "Johnny" Guinn (Republican) and Kyle Reed (Democrat) went to a runoff.

This race covers 2 parishes; the results below are for all of them. In Jefferson Davis Parish: John E. "Johnny" Guinn 35.1%, Kyle Reed 29.7%, Jason J. Bouley 23.4%, "J. C." Warren 11.7%.

  • John E. "Johnny" Guinn RepublicanIn runoff

    31.8% 4,099 votes

  • Kyle Reed DemocratIn runoff

    29.0% 3,742 votes

  • Jason J. Bouley DemocratDefeated

    24.3% 3,141 votes

  • "J. C." Warren RepublicanDefeated

    14.9% 1,918 votes

By precinct in Jefferson Davis Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
John E. "Johnny" Guinn
Kyle Reed
Jason J. Bouley
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 8,117 votes cast at the polls in 23 precincts. The 1,713 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

12,900 votes cast.

Results by parish
ParishJohn E. "Johnny" GuinnKyle ReedJason J. Bouley"J. C." WarrenTurnout
Calcasieu Parish21.1%64926.6%81827.3%83824.9%765
Jefferson Davis Parish35.1%3,45029.7%2,92423.4%2,30311.7%1,153

Courts and judges

District Judge, 31st Judicial District Court

Steve Gunnell (Democrat) won with 75.4% of the vote.

  • Steve Gunnell DemocratElected

    75.4% 7,406 votes

  • Richard "Ric" Oustalet, Jr. RepublicanDefeated

    24.6% 2,413 votes

By precinct in Jefferson Davis Parish

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

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

Shows the 8,093 votes cast at the polls in 23 precincts. The 1,726 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

9,819 votes cast.

Statewide and federal races in Jefferson Davis 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 Jefferson Davis Parish: James D. "Buddy" Caldwell 34.3%, Royal Alexander 26.1%, Charles C. Foti, Jr. 39.5%.

  • 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 Jefferson Davis Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
James D. "Buddy" Caldwell
Charles C. Foti, Jr.
  • Another candidate, or a tie
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 7,929 votes cast at the polls in 23 precincts. The 1,619 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 Jefferson Davis Parish: "Bob" Odom 40.0%, Mike Strain 44.4%, Wayne Carter 8.9%, Don Johnson 6.7%.

  • "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 Jefferson Davis 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
  • Another candidate, or a tie
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 8,045 votes cast at the polls in 23 precincts. The 1,646 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 Jefferson Davis Parish: "Jim" Donelon 46.7%, James "Jim" Crowley 38.8%, Robert Lansden 9.3%, Jerilyn Schneider-Kneale 5.2%.

  • "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 Jefferson Davis 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 7,764 votes cast at the polls in 23 precincts. The 1,638 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 Jefferson Davis Parish: "Bobby" Jindal 52.2%, Walter J. Boasso 19.7%, John Georges 16.3%, Foster Campbell 9.4%.

  • "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 Jefferson Davis 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 8,345 votes cast at the polls in 23 precincts. The 1,731 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 Jefferson Davis Parish: "Mitch" Landrieu 43.6%, "Sammy" Kershaw 47.5%, Gary J. Beard 6.5%, Norris "Spanky" Gros, Jr. 1.1%.

  • "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 Jefferson Davis 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
  • Another candidate, or a tie
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 8,099 votes cast at the polls in 23 precincts. The 1,722 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 Jefferson Davis Parish: "Jay" Dardenne 59.6%, "R." Wooley 33.6%, Scott Lewis 6.8%.

  • "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 Jefferson Davis 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 7,838 votes cast at the polls in 23 precincts. The 1,611 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 Jefferson Davis Parish: Dale Bayard 63.0%, "Charlie" Buckels 37.0%.

  • Dale Bayard DemocratElected

    51.0% 79,697 votes

  • "Charlie" Buckels RepublicanDefeated

    49.0% 76,721 votes

By precinct in Jefferson Davis 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
  • Another candidate, or a tie
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 7,662 votes cast at the polls in 23 precincts. The 1,600 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

156,418 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 Jefferson Davis Parish: For 59.8%, Against 40.2%.

  • ForApproved

    59.0% 675,775 votes

  • Against

    41.0% 469,006 votes

By precinct in Jefferson Davis 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 7,271 votes cast at the polls in 23 precincts. The 1,621 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 Jefferson Davis Parish: For 55.5%, Against 44.5%.

  • ForApproved

    56.2% 628,854 votes

  • Against

    43.8% 489,384 votes

By precinct in Jefferson Davis 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 7,159 votes cast at the polls in 23 precincts. The 1,593 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 Jefferson Davis Parish: For 55.7%, Against 44.3%.

  • ForApproved

    58.0% 635,324 votes

  • Against

    42.0% 459,322 votes

By precinct in Jefferson Davis 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 7,031 votes cast at the polls in 23 precincts. The 1,595 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 Jefferson Davis Parish: For 37.4%, Against 62.6%.

  • For

    44.3% 490,460 votes

  • AgainstDefeated

    55.7% 615,781 votes

By precinct in Jefferson Davis 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 7,094 votes cast at the polls in 23 precincts. The 1,589 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