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Natchitoches 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

Victor E. Jones (Democrat) won with 55.3% of the vote.

  • Victor E. Jones DemocratElected

    55.3% 7,333 votes

  • Wade Ebert DemocratDefeated

    40.2% 5,338 votes

  • Kevin Stafford DemocratDefeated

    4.5% 599 votes

By precinct in Natchitoches Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
Victor E. Jones
Wade Ebert
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 10,782 votes cast at the polls in 51 precincts. The 2,488 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

13,270 votes cast.

Police Juror, District 1

Gerald "Jerry" Longlois (Democrat) won with 54.8% of the vote.

  • Gerald "Jerry" Longlois DemocratElected

    54.8% 827 votes

  • Glen Monsour RepublicanDefeated

    45.2% 682 votes

By precinct in Natchitoches Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
Gerald "Jerry" Longlois
Glen Monsour
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 1,078 votes cast at the polls in 4 precincts. The 431 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

1,509 votes cast.

Police Juror, District 4

David Dollar (Democrat) won with 64.0% of the vote.

  • David Dollar DemocratElected

    64.0% 574 votes

  • Alice Barrios DemocratDefeated

    36.0% 323 votes

By precinct in Natchitoches Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
David Dollar
Alice Barrios
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 721 votes cast at the polls in 3 precincts. The 176 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

897 votes cast.

Police Juror, District 7

"Johnny" Martin (Democrat) won with 57.7% of the vote.

  • "Johnny" Martin DemocratElected

    57.7% 786 votes

  • Calvin "Man" Hay DemocratDefeated

    34.5% 470 votes

  • W. T. Murphy DemocratDefeated

    7.8% 106 votes

By precinct in Natchitoches Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
"Johnny" Martin
Calvin "Man" Hay
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 1,188 votes cast at the polls in 8 precincts. The 174 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

1,362 votes cast.

Police Juror, District 8

"Tom" Collier (Democrat) won with 77.4% of the vote.

  • "Tom" Collier DemocratElected

    77.4% 872 votes

  • David Martin Other partyDefeated

    22.6% 254 votes

By precinct in Natchitoches Parish

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

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

Shows the 1,018 votes cast at the polls in 4 precincts. The 108 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

1,126 votes cast.

Police Juror, District 9

Jessie Hoffpauir (Democrat) won with 53.2% of the vote.

  • Jessie Hoffpauir DemocratElected

    53.2% 706 votes

  • Curtis LaCour DemocratDefeated

    46.8% 622 votes

By precinct in Natchitoches Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
Jessie Hoffpauir
Curtis LaCour
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 1,142 votes cast at the polls in 6 precincts. The 186 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

1,328 votes cast.

Police Juror, District 10

No one got a majority, so "Mimi" Stoker (Republican) and George Posey (Democrat) went to a runoff.

  • "Mimi" Stoker RepublicanIn runoff

    32.8% 435 votes

  • George Posey DemocratIn runoff

    30.8% 409 votes

  • John Salter DemocratDefeated

    24.6% 326 votes

  • Glenn Dowden DemocratDefeated

    11.8% 157 votes

By precinct in Natchitoches Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
"Mimi" Stoker
George Posey
John Salter
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 1,163 votes cast at the polls in 10 precincts. The 164 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

1,327 votes cast.

Police Juror, District 11

No one got a majority, so Fred Jacobs (Democrat) and Ronald Raggio (Democrat) went to a runoff.

  • Fred Jacobs DemocratIn runoff

    36.9% 458 votes

  • Ronald Raggio DemocratIn runoff

    29.4% 365 votes

  • Patsy Ward Hoover Other partyDefeated

    20.9% 260 votes

  • Monique Hamilton-Sarpy DemocratDefeated

    12.8% 159 votes

By precinct in Natchitoches Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
Fred Jacobs
Ronald Raggio
Patsy Ward Hoover
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 1,043 votes cast at the polls in 6 precincts. The 199 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

1,242 votes cast.

State Legislature

State Senator, 31st Senatorial District

Gerald Long (Republican) won with 53.8% of the vote.

This race covers 6 parishes; the results below are for all of them. In Natchitoches Parish: Gerald Long 43.6%, Thomas Taylor Townsend 56.4%.

  • Gerald Long RepublicanElected

    53.8% 20,609 votes

  • Thomas Taylor Townsend DemocratDefeated

    46.2% 17,699 votes

By precinct in Natchitoches Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
Gerald Long
Thomas Taylor Townsend
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 10,562 votes cast at the polls in 51 precincts. The 2,445 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

38,308 votes cast.

Results by parish
ParishGerald LongThomas Taylor TownsendTurnout
Grant Parish60.3%3,89439.7%2,559
Natchitoches Parish43.6%5,67256.4%7,335
Rapides Parish67.9%2,48232.1%1,171
Red River Parish60.5%1,19139.5%777
Sabine Parish56.0%4,16344.0%3,265
Winn Parish55.3%3,20744.7%2,592

State Representative, 23rd Representative District

No one got a majority, so "Rick" Nowlin (Republican) and Joseph Michael "Joe" Sampite (Democrat) went to a runoff.

This race covers 2 parishes; the results below are for all of them. In Natchitoches Parish: "Rick" Nowlin 35.2%, Joseph Michael "Joe" Sampite 33.0%, Ralph Wilson 21.4%, "Mack" James 10.4%.

  • "Rick" Nowlin RepublicanIn runoff

    35.3% 4,849 votes

  • Joseph Michael "Joe" Sampite DemocratIn runoff

    33.4% 4,598 votes

  • Ralph Wilson DemocratDefeated

    20.7% 2,847 votes

  • "Mack" James DemocratDefeated

    10.6% 1,459 votes

By precinct in Natchitoches Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
"Rick" Nowlin
Joseph Michael "Joe" Sampite
Ralph Wilson
  • Another candidate, or a tie
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 10,578 votes cast at the polls in 51 precincts. The 2,456 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

13,753 votes cast.

Results by parish
Parish"Rick" NowlinJoseph Michael "Joe" SampiteRalph Wilson"Mack" JamesTurnout
Natchitoches Parish35.2%4,59333.0%4,30421.4%2,78410.4%1,353
Winn Parish35.6%25640.9%2948.8%6314.7%106

Statewide and federal races in Natchitoches 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 Natchitoches Parish: James D. "Buddy" Caldwell 41.3%, Royal Alexander 36.2%, Charles C. Foti, Jr. 22.5%.

  • 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 Natchitoches 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
Royal Alexander
Charles C. Foti, Jr.
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 9,727 votes cast at the polls in 51 precincts. The 2,339 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 Natchitoches Parish: "Bob" Odom 50.3%, Mike Strain 29.1%, Wayne Carter 13.0%, Don Johnson 7.7%.

  • "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 Natchitoches 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
Wayne Carter
  • Another candidate, or a tie
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 9,981 votes cast at the polls in 51 precincts. The 2,377 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 Natchitoches Parish: "Jim" Donelon 38.1%, James "Jim" Crowley 47.6%, Robert Lansden 9.9%, Jerilyn Schneider-Kneale 4.4%.

  • "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 Natchitoches 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 9,631 votes cast at the polls in 51 precincts. The 2,325 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 Natchitoches Parish: "Bobby" Jindal 47.0%, Walter J. Boasso 18.9%, John Georges 8.3%, Foster Campbell 23.2%.

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

Shows the 10,750 votes cast at the polls in 51 precincts. The 2,459 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 Natchitoches Parish: "Mitch" Landrieu 50.0%, "Sammy" Kershaw 39.7%, Gary J. Beard 7.8%, Norris "Spanky" Gros, Jr. 1.3%.

  • "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 Natchitoches 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 10,055 votes cast at the polls in 51 precincts. The 2,408 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 Natchitoches Parish: "Jay" Dardenne 58.7%, "R." Wooley 35.3%, Scott Lewis 6.0%.

  • "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 Natchitoches 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 9,680 votes cast at the polls in 51 precincts. The 2,309 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 4

Walter C. Lee (Democrat) won with 57.9% of the vote.

This race covers 10 parishes; the results below are for all of them. In Natchitoches Parish: Walter C. Lee 50.1%, Robert J. "Bob" Wynn 49.9%.

  • Walter C. Lee DemocratElected

    57.9% 81,025 votes

  • Robert J. "Bob" Wynn RepublicanDefeated

    42.1% 58,980 votes

By precinct in Natchitoches Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
Walter C. Lee
Robert J. "Bob" Wynn
  • Another candidate, or a tie
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 9,523 votes cast at the polls in 51 precincts. The 2,293 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

140,005 votes cast.

Propositions, taxes, and recalls

FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT NO. 5 PROPOSITION (MILLAGE RENEWAL) SUMMARY: 10 YEAR, 7.19 MILLS PROPERTY TAX RENEWAL FOR FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT NO. 5, FOR ACQUIRING, CONSTRUCTING, IMPROVING, MAINTAINING AND OPERATING FIRE PROTECTION FACILITIES, INCLUDING EQUIPMENT AND PAYING THE COST OF OBTAINING WATER FOR FIRE PROTECTION PURPOSES.

Fire Protection Dist.No.5, 7.19 Mill - BOC - 10 Yrs.

Passed: 65.2% voted yes and 34.8% voted no.

What the ballot said

Shall Fire Protection District No. 5 of the Parish of Natchitoches, State of Louisiana (the "District"), levy a special tax of seven and nineteen hundredths (7.19) mills on all property subject to taxation within the District for a period of ten (10) years, beginning with the year 2008 and ending with the year 2017 (an estimated $28,000 reasonably expected at this time to be collected from the levy of the tax for an entire year), for the purpose of acquiring, constructing, improving, maintaining and operating the District's fire protection facilities, including equipment and paying the cost of obtaining water for fire protection purposes?

  • YesApproved

    65.2% 309 votes

  • No

    34.8% 165 votes

By precinct in Natchitoches 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 390 votes cast at the polls in 6 precincts. The 84 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

474 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 Natchitoches Parish: For 55.6%, Against 44.4%.

  • ForApproved

    59.0% 675,775 votes

  • Against

    41.0% 469,006 votes

By precinct in Natchitoches 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 8,953 votes cast at the polls in 51 precincts. The 2,298 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 Natchitoches Parish: For 51.6%, Against 48.4%.

  • ForApproved

    56.2% 628,854 votes

  • Against

    43.8% 489,384 votes

By precinct in Natchitoches 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 8,754 votes cast at the polls in 51 precincts. The 2,264 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 Natchitoches Parish: For 51.3%, Against 48.7%.

  • ForApproved

    58.0% 635,324 votes

  • Against

    42.0% 459,322 votes

By precinct in Natchitoches 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 8,511 votes cast at the polls in 51 precincts. The 2,240 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 Natchitoches Parish: For 40.7%, Against 59.3%.

  • For

    44.3% 490,460 votes

  • AgainstDefeated

    55.7% 615,781 votes

By precinct in Natchitoches 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 8,622 votes cast at the polls in 51 precincts. The 2,243 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