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St. Landry 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

Bobby J. Guidroz (Democrat) won with 60.1% of the vote.

  • Bobby J. Guidroz DemocratElected

    60.1% 20,514 votes

  • Laura Guillory Balthazar DemocratDefeated

    38.9% 13,265 votes

  • "Johnny" Barras No partyDefeated

    0.5% 180 votes

  • Lambert Castille, Jr. DemocratDefeated

    0.5% 158 votes

By precinct in St. Landry Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
Bobby J. Guidroz
Laura Guillory Balthazar
  • Another candidate, or a tie
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 30,184 votes cast at the polls in 85 precincts. The 3,933 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

34,117 votes cast.

Parish President

Donald "Don" Menard (Democrat) won with 57.1% of the vote.

  • Donald "Don" Menard DemocratElected

    57.1% 17,479 votes

  • "Wayne" Ardoin DemocratDefeated

    42.9% 13,143 votes

By precinct in St. Landry Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
Donald "Don" Menard
"Wayne" Ardoin
  • Another candidate, or a tie
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 26,873 votes cast at the polls in 85 precincts. The 3,749 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

30,622 votes cast.

Council Member, District 1

Jerry L. Red, Jr. (Democrat) won with 54.8% of the vote.

  • Jerry L. Red, Jr. DemocratElected

    54.8% 747 votes

  • Bruce Boudreaux DemocratDefeated

    45.2% 615 votes

By precinct in St. Landry Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
Jerry L. Red, Jr.
Bruce Boudreaux
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 1,203 votes cast at the polls in 5 precincts. The 159 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

1,362 votes cast.

Council Member, District 2

No one got a majority, so James C. Eaglin (Democrat) and Leon E. Robinson (Democrat) went to a runoff.

  • James C. Eaglin DemocratIn runoff

    44.2% 732 votes

  • Leon E. Robinson DemocratIn runoff

    31.5% 522 votes

  • Betty J. Hanchett DemocratDefeated

    24.2% 401 votes

By precinct in St. Landry Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
James C. Eaglin
Leon E. Robinson
Betty J. Hanchett
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 1,514 votes cast at the polls in 6 precincts. The 141 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

1,655 votes cast.

Council Member, District 3

Fekisha Miller (Democrat) won with 56.1% of the vote.

  • Fekisha Miller DemocratElected

    56.1% 936 votes

  • Dwayne Rideau DemocratDefeated

    25.3% 422 votes

  • John Karl Thibodeaux DemocratDefeated

    18.5% 309 votes

By precinct in St. Landry Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
Fekisha Miller
Dwayne Rideau
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 1,508 votes cast at the polls in 6 precincts. The 159 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

1,667 votes cast.

Council Member, District 4

No one got a majority, so Huet Picheau Dupre (Democrat) and Kenneth D. Vidrine (No party) went to a runoff.

  • Huet Picheau Dupre DemocratIn runoff

    37.9% 1,015 votes

  • Kenneth D. Vidrine No partyIn runoff

    34.6% 928 votes

  • David R. Thomas DemocratDefeated

    27.5% 737 votes

By precinct in St. Landry Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
Huet Picheau Dupre
Kenneth D. Vidrine
David R. Thomas
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 2,415 votes cast at the polls in 8 precincts. The 265 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

2,680 votes cast.

Council Member, District 5

No one got a majority, so Ronald E. Buschel (Democrat) and Roy Harrington (Democrat) went to a runoff.

  • Ronald E. Buschel DemocratIn runoff

    48.4% 1,154 votes

  • Roy Harrington DemocratIn runoff

    34.6% 826 votes

  • Charles "Red" Hicks RepublicanDefeated

    17.0% 405 votes

By precinct in St. Landry Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
Ronald E. Buschel
Roy Harrington
  • Another candidate, or a tie
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 2,211 votes cast at the polls in 12 precincts. The 174 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

2,385 votes cast.

Council Member, District 8

No one got a majority, so Ronald Dugas (Democrat) and "Pam" Gautreau (Democrat) went to a runoff.

  • Ronald Dugas DemocratIn runoff

    49.9% 1,193 votes

  • "Pam" Gautreau DemocratIn runoff

    41.9% 1,001 votes

  • Wayne Slavit DemocratDefeated

    8.2% 197 votes

By precinct in St. Landry Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
Ronald Dugas
"Pam" Gautreau
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 1,467 votes cast at the polls in 6 precincts. The 924 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

2,391 votes cast.

Council Member, District 9

No one got a majority, so "Glenn" Stout (Democrat) and "Ray" Bellow (Democrat) went to a runoff.

  • "Glenn" Stout DemocratIn runoff

    46.3% 1,193 votes

  • "Ray" Bellow DemocratIn runoff

    36.2% 933 votes

  • "Warren" Beaugh, Sr. DemocratDefeated

    17.5% 450 votes

By precinct in St. Landry Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
"Glenn" Stout
"Ray" Bellow
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 2,158 votes cast at the polls in 4 precincts. The 418 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

2,576 votes cast.

Council Member, District 11

Claude "Jay" Guidry (Democrat) won with 52.6% of the vote.

  • Claude "Jay" Guidry DemocratElected

    52.6% 1,308 votes

  • Keith O. Miller DemocratDefeated

    47.4% 1,181 votes

By precinct in St. Landry Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
Claude "Jay" Guidry
Keith O. Miller
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 2,274 votes cast at the polls in 8 precincts. The 215 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

2,489 votes cast.

Council Member, District 12

Jimmie E. Edwards (Democrat) won with 62.1% of the vote.

  • Jimmie E. Edwards DemocratElected

    62.1% 1,173 votes

  • Terry "Cooney" Brown RepublicanDefeated

    37.9% 717 votes

By precinct in St. Landry Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
Jimmie E. Edwards
Terry "Cooney" Brown
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 1,776 votes cast at the polls in 6 precincts. The 114 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

1,890 votes cast.

Cities, towns, and villages

Town of Washington

Alderman, District 3, Town of Washington

No one got a majority, so Laura Budden Allegood (Democrat) and Herman Bidstrup (Republican) went to a runoff.

  • Laura Budden Allegood DemocratIn runoff

    44.0% 59 votes

  • Herman Bidstrup RepublicanIn runoff

    34.3% 46 votes

  • Anthony James Soileau No partyDefeated

    16.4% 22 votes

  • William R. Worthy DemocratDefeated

    5.2% 7 votes

By precinct in St. Landry Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
Laura Budden Allegood
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 120 votes cast at the polls in 1 precinct. The 14 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

134 votes cast.

State Legislature

State Senator, 24th Senatorial District

Donald "Don" Cravins, Jr. (Democrat) won with 74.3% of the vote.

This race covers 2 parishes; the results below are for all of them. In St. Landry Parish: Donald "Don" Cravins, Jr. 70.8%, Bradford Jackson 19.2%, Gabriel Lewis, Jr. 10.0%.

  • Donald "Don" Cravins, Jr. DemocratElected

    74.3% 25,993 votes

  • Bradford Jackson No partyDefeated

    16.6% 5,796 votes

  • Gabriel Lewis, Jr. DemocratDefeated

    9.1% 3,181 votes

By precinct in St. Landry Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
Donald "Don" Cravins, Jr.
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 19,656 votes cast at the polls in 63 precincts. The 3,046 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

34,970 votes cast.

Results by parish
ParishDonald "Don" Cravins, Jr.Bradford JacksonGabriel Lewis, Jr.Turnout
Lafayette Parish80.8%9,91511.7%1,4397.5%914
St. Landry Parish70.8%16,07819.2%4,35710.0%2,267

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 St. Landry Parish: "Nick" Gautreaux 79.3%, "Mickey" Frith 20.7%.

  • "Nick" Gautreaux DemocratElected

    76.7% 28,459 votes

  • "Mickey" Frith DemocratDefeated

    23.3% 8,652 votes

By precinct in St. Landry 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 1,760 votes cast at the polls in 7 precincts. The 130 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 Senator, 28th Senatorial District

No one got a majority, so Eric LaFleur (Democrat) and Donald Newton (Democrat) went to a runoff.

This race covers 4 parishes; the results below are for all of them. In St. Landry Parish: Eric LaFleur 63.8%, Donald Newton 27.3%, "Bill" Belt 8.9%.

  • Eric LaFleur DemocratIn runoff

    49.6% 19,367 votes

  • Donald Newton DemocratIn runoff

    30.6% 11,957 votes

  • "Bill" Belt DemocratDefeated

    19.8% 7,732 votes

By precinct in St. Landry Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
Eric LaFleur
Donald Newton
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 6,150 votes cast at the polls in 18 precincts. The 522 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

39,056 votes cast.

Results by parish
ParishEric LaFleurDonald Newton"Bill" BeltTurnout
Allen Parish43.2%3,17929.3%2,15827.4%2,019
Avoyelles Parish32.3%4,39538.1%5,18629.5%4,013
Evangeline Parish65.9%7,53624.4%2,7909.7%1,108
St. Landry Parish63.8%4,25727.3%1,8238.9%592

State Representative, 39th Representative District

No one got a majority, so Raymond "LaLa" LaLonde (Republican) and Bobby G. Badon (Democrat) went to a runoff.

This race covers 3 parishes; the results below are for all of them. In St. Landry Parish: Raymond "LaLa" LaLonde 35.5%, Bobby G. Badon 26.1%, Stephen J. Ortego 26.2%, Tommy Angelle 12.2%.

  • Raymond "LaLa" LaLonde RepublicanIn runoff

    29.6% 4,352 votes

  • Bobby G. Badon DemocratIn runoff

    27.4% 4,028 votes

  • Stephen J. Ortego DemocratDefeated

    24.5% 3,615 votes

  • Tommy Angelle DemocratDefeated

    18.6% 2,732 votes

By precinct in St. Landry Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
Raymond "LaLa" LaLonde
Bobby G. Badon
Stephen J. Ortego
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 4,819 votes cast at the polls in 12 precincts. The 668 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

14,727 votes cast.

Results by parish
ParishRaymond "LaLa" LaLondeBobby G. BadonStephen J. OrtegoTommy AngelleTurnout
Lafayette Parish25.3%2,10228.5%2,36925.0%2,07821.3%1,774
St. Landry Parish35.5%1,94626.1%1,43026.2%1,43912.2%672
St. Martin Parish33.2%30425.0%22910.7%9831.2%286

State Representative, 40th Representative District

Elbert Lee Guillory (Democrat) won with 55.9% of the vote.

  • Elbert Lee Guillory DemocratElected

    55.9% 8,294 votes

  • Brian C. Thomas DemocratDefeated

    24.0% 3,558 votes

  • Ledricka Johnson DemocratDefeated

    20.1% 2,976 votes

By precinct in St. Landry Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
Elbert Lee Guillory
Ledricka Johnson
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 12,658 votes cast at the polls in 41 precincts. The 2,170 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

14,828 votes cast.

Statewide and federal races in St. Landry 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 St. Landry Parish: James D. "Buddy" Caldwell 27.9%, Royal Alexander 23.9%, Charles C. Foti, Jr. 48.2%.

  • 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 St. Landry 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.
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 26,013 votes cast at the polls in 85 precincts. The 3,567 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 St. Landry Parish: "Bob" Odom 53.0%, Mike Strain 34.3%, Wayne Carter 6.4%, Don Johnson 6.2%.

  • "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 St. Landry 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 26,472 votes cast at the polls in 85 precincts. The 3,633 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 St. Landry Parish: "Jim" Donelon 39.5%, James "Jim" Crowley 47.5%, Robert Lansden 8.1%, Jerilyn Schneider-Kneale 4.9%.

  • "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 St. Landry 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
  • Another candidate, or a tie
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 25,039 votes cast at the polls in 85 precincts. The 3,477 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 St. Landry Parish: "Bobby" Jindal 41.4%, Walter J. Boasso 26.0%, John Georges 13.0%, Foster Campbell 16.8%.

  • "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 St. Landry 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 29,349 votes cast at the polls in 85 precincts. The 3,859 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 St. Landry Parish: "Mitch" Landrieu 55.4%, "Sammy" Kershaw 34.6%, Gary J. Beard 6.7%, Norris "Spanky" Gros, Jr. 1.5%.

  • "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 St. Landry 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 26,748 votes cast at the polls in 85 precincts. The 3,684 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 St. Landry Parish: "Jay" Dardenne 49.0%, "R." Wooley 44.1%, Scott Lewis 6.9%.

  • "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 St. Landry 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 25,540 votes cast at the polls in 85 precincts. The 3,482 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 8

Linda M. Johnson (Democrat) won with 66.0% of the vote.

This race covers 13 parishes; the results below are for all of them. In St. Landry Parish: Linda M. Johnson 67.5%, Darrell W. Glasper 32.5%.

  • Linda M. Johnson DemocratElected

    66.0% 101,992 votes

  • Darrell W. Glasper Other partyDefeated

    34.0% 52,529 votes

By precinct in St. Landry Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
Linda M. Johnson
Darrell W. Glasper
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 24,089 votes cast at the polls in 85 precincts. The 3,281 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

154,521 votes cast.

Propositions, taxes, and recalls

CITY OF OPELOUSAS PROPOSITION (2% HOTEL/MOTEL OCCUPANCY TAX) SUMMARY: THE AUTHORITY FOR THE CITY OF OPELOUSAS TO LEVY A 2% HOTEL/MOTEL OCCUPANCY TAX TO BE USED TO PROMOTE AND FUND PROGRAMS THAT ENHANCE VISITATION AND TOURISM IN THE CITY OF OPELOUSAS AND TO FUND IMPROVEMENTS WITHIN THE CITY IN CONNECTION THEREWITH.

City of Opelousas, 2% Hotel Tax - Mayor & City Council

Passed: 60.8% voted yes and 39.2% voted no.

What the ballot said

Shall the City of Opelousas, Parish of St. Landry, State of Louisiana (the "City"), under the provisions of Chapter 6, Subpart E of Title 33 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, as amended (La. R.S. 33:2740.67), and other constitutional and statutory authority, be authorized to levy and collect a tax of two percent (2%) (the "Tax"), upon the paid occupancy of hotel/motel rooms located within the City of Opelousas, beginning January 1, 2008, with the proceeds of the Tax (after paying the reasonable and necessary costs and expenses of collecting and administering the Tax), to be dedicated and used to promote and fund programs and special events that enhance visitation and tourism in the City of Opelousas including the funding of improvements within the City in connection therewith; provided that any such programs, special events and improvements shall be authorized by only a mayor-designated body or special district whose sole purpose is to promote and fund programs that enhance visitation and tourism and improvements within the City? The amount reasonably expected to be collected from the levy of the Tax for the first year will be approximately $97,499.00.

  • YesApproved

    60.8% 2,894 votes

  • No

    39.2% 1,867 votes

By precinct in St. Landry 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 4,275 votes cast at the polls in 21 precincts. The 486 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

4,761 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 St. Landry Parish: For 58.6%, Against 41.4%.

  • ForApproved

    59.0% 675,775 votes

  • Against

    41.0% 469,006 votes

By precinct in St. Landry 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 22,650 votes cast at the polls in 85 precincts. The 3,349 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 St. Landry Parish: For 54.7%, Against 45.3%.

  • ForApproved

    56.2% 628,854 votes

  • Against

    43.8% 489,384 votes

By precinct in St. Landry 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 21,990 votes cast at the polls in 85 precincts. The 3,273 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 St. Landry Parish: For 49.1%, Against 50.9%.

  • ForApproved

    58.0% 635,324 votes

  • Against

    42.0% 459,322 votes

By precinct in St. Landry 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 21,560 votes cast at the polls in 85 precincts. The 3,206 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 St. Landry Parish: For 40.7%, Against 59.3%.

  • For

    44.3% 490,460 votes

  • AgainstDefeated

    55.7% 615,781 votes

By precinct in St. Landry 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 21,724 votes cast at the polls in 85 precincts. The 3,236 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