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Webster 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

Gary S. Sexton (Democrat) won with 89.7% of the vote.

  • Gary S. Sexton DemocratElected

    89.7% 10,416 votes

  • Darrell Morris RepublicanDefeated

    10.3% 1,200 votes

By precinct in Webster Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
Gary S. Sexton
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 10,321 votes cast at the polls in 41 precincts. The 1,295 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

11,616 votes cast.

Police Juror, District 1

T. Bruce Blanton (Democrat) won with 58.0% of the vote.

  • T. Bruce Blanton DemocratElected

    58.0% 562 votes

  • Willie "Butch" Lynd III DemocratDefeated

    42.0% 407 votes

By precinct in Webster Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
T. Bruce Blanton
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 774 votes cast at the polls in 2 precincts. The 195 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

969 votes cast.

Police Juror, District 2

Jimmy D. Thomas (Democrat) won with 72.0% of the vote.

  • Jimmy D. Thomas DemocratElected

    72.0% 402 votes

  • Tarcus Hawthorne DemocratDefeated

    28.0% 156 votes

By precinct in Webster Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
Jimmy D. Thomas
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 500 votes cast at the polls in 3 precincts. The 58 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

558 votes cast.

Police Juror, District 4

No one got a majority, so "Steve" Duggan (Democrat) and Robert E. Lee (Democrat) went to a runoff.

  • "Steve" Duggan DemocratIn runoff

    37.3% 470 votes

  • Robert E. Lee DemocratIn runoff

    23.5% 296 votes

  • Jason Talley No partyDefeated

    22.8% 287 votes

  • G. Rene Johnston DemocratDefeated

    16.4% 207 votes

By precinct in Webster Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
"Steve" Duggan
Jason Talley
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 1,137 votes cast at the polls in 4 precincts. The 123 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

1,260 votes cast.

Police Juror, District 5

No one got a majority, so Roy G. Phillips (Democrat) and C. C. "Cat" Cox (Democrat) went to a runoff.

  • Roy G. Phillips DemocratIn runoff

    40.5% 430 votes

  • C. C. "Cat" Cox DemocratIn runoff

    34.1% 362 votes

  • Roy J. Duck DemocratDefeated

    25.4% 270 votes

By precinct in Webster Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
Roy G. Phillips
C. C. "Cat" Cox
Roy J. Duck
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 986 votes cast at the polls in 4 precincts. The 76 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

1,062 votes cast.

Police Juror, District 6

"Jim" Bonsall (Democrat) won with 62.5% of the vote.

  • "Jim" Bonsall DemocratElected

    62.5% 849 votes

  • Ronnie "Crash" Sale RepublicanDefeated

    37.5% 510 votes

By precinct in Webster Parish

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

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

Shows the 1,181 votes cast at the polls in 4 precincts. The 178 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

1,359 votes cast.

Police Juror, District 7

"Steve" Lemmons (Other party) won with 56.0% of the vote.

  • "Steve" Lemmons Other partyElected

    56.0% 467 votes

  • Herbert "Herb" Byars RepublicanDefeated

    44.0% 367 votes

By precinct in Webster Parish

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

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

Shows the 690 votes cast at the polls in 5 precincts. The 144 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

834 votes cast.

Police Juror, District 8

Charles D. Odom (Democrat) won with 57.3% of the vote.

  • Charles D. Odom DemocratElected

    57.3% 670 votes

  • Julie Stevenson RepublicanDefeated

    42.7% 500 votes

By precinct in Webster Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
Charles D. Odom
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 994 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.

1,170 votes cast.

Police Juror, District 9

Jerri Musgrow Lee (Democrat) won with 54.4% of the vote.

  • Jerri Musgrow Lee DemocratElected

    54.4% 346 votes

  • Charlesetta Reeder DemocratDefeated

    45.6% 290 votes

By precinct in Webster Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
Jerri Musgrow Lee
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 589 votes cast at the polls in 2 precincts. The 47 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

636 votes cast.

Police Juror, District 12

Charles R. Walker (Democrat) won with 57.0% of the vote.

  • Charles R. Walker DemocratElected

    57.0% 599 votes

  • Dannie Harris Other partyDefeated

    43.0% 451 votes

By precinct in Webster Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
Charles R. Walker
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 990 votes cast at the polls in 2 precincts. The 60 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

1,050 votes cast.

State Legislature

State Senator, 36th Senatorial District

Robert Adley (Democrat) won with 73.0% of the vote.

This race covers 5 parishes; the results below are for all of them. In Webster Parish: Robert Adley 78.7%, Tyler Nezat 21.3%.

  • Robert Adley DemocratElected

    73.0% 24,371 votes

  • Tyler Nezat RepublicanDefeated

    27.0% 9,004 votes

By precinct in Webster Parish

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

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

Shows the 10,076 votes cast at the polls in 41 precincts. The 1,261 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

33,375 votes cast.

Results by parish
ParishRobert AdleyTyler NezatTurnout
Bienville Parish80.7%4,10419.3%984
Bossier Parish64.5%9,19935.5%5,059
Claiborne Parish72.3%89427.7%342
Red River Parish85.7%1,24814.3%208
Webster Parish78.7%8,92621.3%2,411

State Representative, 10th Representative District

Jean Doerge (Democrat) won with 57.0% of the vote.

  • Jean Doerge DemocratElected

    57.0% 6,681 votes

  • Ronnie Broughton RepublicanDefeated

    35.2% 4,133 votes

  • Terrell Mendenhall DemocratDefeated

    7.8% 915 votes

By precinct in Webster Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
Jean Doerge
Ronnie Broughton
Terrell Mendenhall
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 10,421 votes cast at the polls in 41 precincts. The 1,308 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

11,729 votes cast.

Statewide and federal races in Webster 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 Webster Parish: James D. "Buddy" Caldwell 30.2%, Royal Alexander 35.0%, Charles C. Foti, Jr. 34.8%.

  • 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 Webster 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.
  • Another candidate, or a tie
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 9,979 votes cast at the polls in 41 precincts. The 1,228 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 Webster Parish: "Bob" Odom 44.0%, Mike Strain 30.9%, Wayne Carter 17.3%, Don Johnson 7.8%.

  • "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 Webster 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 10,006 votes cast at the polls in 41 precincts. The 1,262 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 Webster Parish: "Jim" Donelon 43.4%, James "Jim" Crowley 42.7%, Robert Lansden 9.7%, Jerilyn Schneider-Kneale 4.3%.

  • "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 Webster 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 9,751 votes cast at the polls in 41 precincts. The 1,240 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 Webster Parish: "Bobby" Jindal 45.6%, Walter J. Boasso 13.8%, John Georges 8.4%, Foster Campbell 30.8%.

  • "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 Webster 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
John Georges
  • Another candidate, or a tie
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 10,747 votes cast at the polls in 41 precincts. The 1,326 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 Webster Parish: "Mitch" Landrieu 48.7%, "Sammy" Kershaw 39.4%, Gary J. Beard 9.6%, 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 Webster 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 10,085 votes cast at the polls in 41 precincts. The 1,283 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 Webster Parish: "Jay" Dardenne 57.8%, "R." Wooley 37.2%, Scott Lewis 4.9%.

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

Shows the 9,869 votes cast at the polls in 41 precincts. The 1,230 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 Webster Parish: Walter C. Lee 56.9%, Robert J. "Bob" Wynn 43.1%.

  • Walter C. Lee DemocratElected

    57.9% 81,025 votes

  • Robert J. "Bob" Wynn RepublicanDefeated

    42.1% 58,980 votes

By precinct in Webster 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
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 9,820 votes cast at the polls in 41 precincts. The 1,227 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. 3 PROPOSITION (MILLAGE RENEWAL) SUMMARY: 10 YEAR, 15 MILLS PROPERTY TAX RENEWAL FOR ACQUIRING, CONSTRUCTING, IMPROVING, MAINTAINING AND OPERATING FIRE PROTECTION FACILITIES AND EQUIPMENT IN AND FOR THE DISTRICT, INCLUDING THE COST OF OBTAINING WATER FOR FIRE PROTECTION PURPOSES.

Fire Protection Dist.No.3, 15 Mill - BOC - 10 Yrs.

Passed: 71.5% voted yes and 28.5% voted no.

What the ballot said

Shall Fire Protection District No. 3 of the Parish of Webster, State of Louisiana (the "District"), levy a special tax of fifteen (15) mills on all property subject to taxation in the District (an estimated $84,000 reasonably expected at this time to be collected from the levy of the tax for an entire year) for a period of ten (10) years, beginning with the year 2008 and ending with the year 2017, for the purpose of acquiring, constructing, improving, maintaining and operating fire protection facilities and equipment in and for the District, including the cost of obtaining water for fire protection purposes?

  • YesApproved

    71.5% 618 votes

  • No

    28.5% 246 votes

By precinct in Webster 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 809 votes cast at the polls in 2 precincts. The 55 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

864 votes cast.

HEFLIN FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT PROPOSITION (MILLAGE RENEWAL) SUMMARY: 10 YEAR, 15 MILLS PROPERTY TAX RENEWAL FOR ACQUIRING, CONSTRUCTING, IMPROVING, MAINTAINING OR OPERATING FIRE PROTECTION FACILITIES AND EQUIPMENT OF HEFLIN FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT.

Heflin Fire Prot.District, 15 Mills - BOC - 10 Yrs.

Passed: 79.5% voted yes and 20.5% voted no.

What the ballot said

Shall Heflin Fire Protection District of the Parish of Webster, State of Louisiana (the "District"), levy a special tax of fifteen (15) mills on all the property subject to taxation in the District (an estimated $57,330 reasonably expected at this time to be collected from the levy of the tax for an entire year) for a period of ten (10) years, beginning with the year 2008 and ending with the year 2017, for the purpose of acquiring, constructing, improving, maintaining or operating fire protection facilities and equipment of the District?

  • YesApproved

    79.5% 395 votes

  • No

    20.5% 102 votes

By precinct in Webster 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 473 votes cast at the polls in 3 precincts. The 24 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

497 votes cast.

ROAD DISTRICT "A" PROPOSITION (MILLAGE RENEWAL) SUMMARY: 10 YEAR, 2.65 MILLS PROPERTY TAX RENEWAL FOR CONSTRUCTING, MAINTAINING AND REPAIRING ROADS AND BRIDGES THROUGHOUT THE DISTRICT.

Road District "A", 2.65 Mills - PJ - 10 Yrs.

Passed: 60.6% voted yes and 39.4% voted no.

What the ballot said

Shall Road District "A" of Webster Parish, Louisiana (the "District"), levy a special tax of two and sixty-five hundredths (2.65) mills on all property subject to taxation within the District (an estimated $247,000 reasonably expected at this time to be collected from the levy of the tax for an entire year) for a period of ten (10) years, beginning with the year 2008 and ending with the year 2017, for the purpose of constructing, maintaining and repairing roads and bridges throughout the District?

  • YesApproved

    60.6% 4,183 votes

  • No

    39.4% 2,714 votes

By precinct in Webster 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 6,036 votes cast at the polls in 26 precincts. The 861 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

6,897 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 Webster Parish: For 58.7%, Against 41.3%.

  • ForApproved

    59.0% 675,775 votes

  • Against

    41.0% 469,006 votes

By precinct in Webster 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 9,038 votes cast at the polls in 41 precincts. The 1,236 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 Webster Parish: For 57.0%, Against 43.0%.

  • ForApproved

    56.2% 628,854 votes

  • Against

    43.8% 489,384 votes

By precinct in Webster 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 8,781 votes cast at the polls in 41 precincts. The 1,216 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 Webster Parish: For 53.5%, Against 46.5%.

  • ForApproved

    58.0% 635,324 votes

  • Against

    42.0% 459,322 votes

By precinct in Webster 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 8,588 votes cast at the polls in 41 precincts. The 1,185 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 Webster Parish: For 44.2%, Against 55.8%.

  • For

    44.3% 490,460 votes

  • AgainstDefeated

    55.7% 615,781 votes

By precinct in Webster 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 8,660 votes cast at the polls in 41 precincts. The 1,194 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