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Allen Parish

Local election results for Saturday, November 17, 2007, including statewide races. Official results from the Louisiana Secretary of State. Each race has a map by precinct.

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Sheriff

Harold Brady (Democrat) won with 51.1% of the vote.

  • Harold Brady DemocratElected

    51.1% 3,781 votes

  • Douglas L. Hebert III DemocratDefeated

    48.9% 3,620 votes

By precinct in Allen Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
Harold Brady
Douglas L. Hebert III
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 6,236 votes cast at the polls in 30 precincts. The 1,165 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

7,401 votes cast.

Assessor

Richard Earl (Democrat) won with 55.5% of the vote.

  • Richard Earl DemocratElected

    55.5% 4,063 votes

  • Lyndon "Coach" Livingston DemocratDefeated

    44.5% 3,258 votes

By precinct in Allen Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
Richard Earl
Lyndon "Coach" Livingston
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 6,168 votes cast at the polls in 30 precincts. The 1,153 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

7,321 votes cast.

Cities, towns, and villages

Town of Elizabeth

Alderman, Town of Elizabeth

Lydia Kingan (Democrat) won with 53.9% of the vote.

  • Lydia Kingan DemocratElected

    53.9% 103 votes

  • Kelly Stalsby DemocratDefeated

    46.1% 88 votes

By precinct in Allen Parish

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

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

Shows the 181 votes cast at the polls in 1 precinct. The 10 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

191 votes cast.

State Legislature

State Senator, 28th Senatorial District

Eric LaFleur (Democrat) won with 56.4% of the vote.

This race covers 4 parishes; the results below are for all of them. In Allen Parish: Eric LaFleur 56.6%, Donald Newton 43.4%.

  • Eric LaFleur DemocratElected

    56.4% 17,851 votes

  • Donald Newton DemocratDefeated

    43.6% 13,821 votes

By precinct in Allen 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 6,017 votes cast at the polls in 30 precincts. The 1,123 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

31,672 votes cast.

Results by parish
ParishEric LaFleurDonald NewtonTurnout
Allen Parish56.6%4,04343.4%3,097
Avoyelles Parish46.9%6,02553.1%6,811
Evangeline Parish66.8%6,19433.2%3,084
St. Landry Parish65.7%1,58934.3%829

State Representative, 32nd Representative District

Dorothy Sue Hill (Democrat) won with 51.3% of the vote.

This race covers 3 parishes; the results below are for all of them. In Allen Parish: Dorothy Sue Hill 55.1%, James David Cain 44.9%.

  • Dorothy Sue Hill DemocratElected

    51.3% 6,070 votes

  • James David Cain RepublicanDefeated

    48.7% 5,759 votes

By precinct in Allen Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
Dorothy Sue Hill
James David Cain
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 6,140 votes cast at the polls in 30 precincts. The 1,141 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

11,829 votes cast.

Results by parish
ParishDorothy Sue HillJames David CainTurnout
Allen Parish55.1%4,01044.9%3,271
Beauregard Parish44.4%1,60255.6%2,009
Vernon Parish48.9%45851.1%479

Statewide and federal races in Allen Parish

Attorney General

James D. "Buddy" Caldwell (Democrat) won with 66.6% of the vote.

This race covers 64 parishes; the results below are for all of them. In Allen Parish: James D. "Buddy" Caldwell 73.6%, Royal Alexander 26.4%.

  • James D. "Buddy" Caldwell DemocratElected

    66.6% 477,574 votes

  • Royal Alexander RepublicanDefeated

    33.4% 239,485 votes

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

Shows the 5,970 votes cast at the polls in 30 precincts. The 1,121 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

717,059 votes cast.

Propositions, taxes, and recalls

FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT NO. 3 PROPOSITION (TAX CONTINUATION) SUMMARY: 10 YEAR, 11.71 MILLS PROPERTY TAX CONTINUATION FOR ACQUIRING, CONSTRUCTING, IMPROVING, MAINTAINING AND/OR OPERATING FIRE PROTECTION FACILITIES AND EQUIPMENT IN AND FOR THE DISTRICT, AND PAYING THE COST OF OBTAINING WATER FOR FIRE PROTECTION PURPOSES.

Fire Protection Dist. #3, 11.71 Mill - BOC - 10 Yrs.

Passed: 56.7% voted yes and 43.3% voted no.

What the ballot said

Shall Fire Protection District No. 3 of the Parish of Allen, State of Louisiana (the "District") be authorized to continue to levy a special tax of eleven and seventy-one hundredths (11.71) mills (the estimated amount reasonably expected to be collected from the levy of the tax for one entire year being $42,320) on all the property subject to taxation in the District 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/or operating fire protection facilities and equipment in and for the District, and paying the cost of obtaining water for fire protection purposes?

  • YesApproved

    56.7% 377 votes

  • No

    43.3% 288 votes

By precinct in Allen 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 563 votes cast at the polls in 6 precincts. The 102 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

665 votes cast.

RECREATION DISTRICT NO. II PROPOSITION (TAX RENEWAL) SUMMARY: 10-YEAR 4.87 MILLS PROPERTY TAX RENEWAL FOR ACQUIRING, CONSTRUCTING, MAINTAINING AND OPERATING RECREATIONAL FACILITIES FOR THE DISTRICT (LAMBERT PARK), A WORK OF PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT THEREFOR.

Recreation Dist. No. II, 4.87 Mills - BOC - 10 Yrs.

Passed: 57.7% voted yes and 42.3% voted no.

What the ballot said

Shall Recreation District No. II of the Parish of Allen, State of Louisiana (the "District"), levy a four and eighty-seven hundredths (4.87) mills tax (the estimated amount reasonably expected to be collected from the levy of the tax for one entire year being $123,693) on all property subject to taxation in the District for a period of ten (10) years beginning with the year 2008 and ending with the year 2017, for the purpose of acquiring, constructing, maintaining and operating recreational facilities for the District, a work of public improvement therefor?

  • YesApproved

    57.7% 951 votes

  • No

    42.3% 698 votes

By precinct in Allen 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 1,405 votes cast at the polls in 9 precincts. The 244 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

1,649 votes cast.

SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 3 PROPOSITION (TAX CONTINUATION) SUMMARY: 10 YEAR 8.47 MILLS PROPERTY TAX CONTINUATION FOR PROVIDING ADDITIONAL SUPPORT TO THE PUBLIC SCHOOLS IN SAID DISTRICT, INCLUDING THE ACQUISITION, CONSTRUCTION AND/OR MAINTENANCE AND OPERATION OF SUCH FACILITIES.

School District No. 3, 8.47 Mills - SB - 10 Yrs.

Passed: 66.1% voted yes and 33.9% voted no.

What the ballot said

Shall School District No. 3 of the Parish of Allen, State of Louisiana (the "District"), be authorized to continue to levy an eight and forty-seven hundredths (8.47) mills tax (the estimated amount reasonably expected to be collected from the levy of the tax for one entire year being $89,375) on all property subject to taxation in said District, for a period of ten (10) years, beginning with the year 2009 and ending with the year 2018, for the purpose of providing additional support to the public schools in said District, including the acquisition, construction and/or maintenance and operation of such facilities?

  • YesApproved

    66.1% 273 votes

  • No

    33.9% 140 votes

By precinct in Allen 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 388 votes cast at the polls in 2 precincts. The 25 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

413 votes cast.

SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 4 PROPOSITION (BOND) SUMMARY: AUTHORITY TO ISSUE 20-YEAR BONDS TO THE AMOUNT OF $2,035,000 FOR THE PURPOSE OF IMPROVING BUILDING SITES AND PLAYGROUNDS, INCLUDING CONSTRUCTION OF NECESSARY SIDEWALKS AND STREETS ADJACENT THERETO; PURCHASING, ERECTING AND/OR IMPROVING SCHOOL BUILDINGS AND OTHER SCHOOL RELATED FACILITIES WITHIN AND FOR THE DISTRICT AND ACQUIRING THE NECESSARY EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHINGS THEREFOR, TITLE TO WHICH SHALL BE IN THE PUBLIC, TO BE PAYABLE FROM AD VALOREM TAXES.

School District No. 4, $2,035,000 Bond - SB - 20 Yr.

Passed: 49.6% voted yes and 50.4% voted no.

What the ballot said

Shall School District No. 4 of Allen Parish, Louisiana (the "District"), incur debt and issue bonds to the amount of Two Million Thirty-Five Thousand Dollars ($2,035,000), to run twenty (20) years from date thereof, with interest at a rate not exceeding seven per centum (7%) per annum, for the purpose of improving building sites and playgrounds, including construction of necessary sidewalks and streets adjacent thereto; purchasing, erecting and/or improving school buildings and other school related facilities within and for the District and acquiring the necessary equipment and furnishings therefor, title to which shall be in the public; 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?

  • Yes

    49.6% 335 votes

  • NoDefeated

    50.4% 340 votes

By precinct in Allen 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 570 votes cast at the polls in 6 precincts. The 105 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

675 votes cast.

SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 25 PROPOSITION (BOND) SUMMARY: AUTHORITY TO ISSUE 20-YEAR BONDS TO THE AMOUNT OF $6,500,000 FOR THE PURPOSE OF IMPROVING LANDS FOR BUILDING SITES AND PLAYGROUNDS, INCLUDING CONSTRUCTION OF NECESSARY SIDEWALKS AND STREETS ADJACENT THERETO; PURCHASING, ERECTING AND/OR IMPROVING SCHOOL BUILDINGS AND OTHER SCHOOL RELATED FACILITIES WITHIN AND FOR THE DISTRICT AND ACQUIRING THE NECESSARY EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHINGS THEREFOR, TITLE TO WHICH SHALL BE IN THE PUBLIC, TO BE PAYABLE FROM AD VALOREM TAXES.

School District No. 25, $6,500,000 Bond - SB - 20 Yr.

Passed: 63.3% voted yes and 36.7% voted no.

What the ballot said

Shall School District No. 25 of the Parish of Allen, Louisiana (the "District"), incur debt and issue bonds to the amount of Six Million Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($6,500,000), to run twenty (20) years from date thereof, with interest at a rate not exceeding seven per centum (7%) per annum, for the purpose of improving lands for building sites and playgrounds, including construction of necessary sidewalks and streets adjacent thereto; purchasing, erecting and/or improving school buildings and other school related facilities within and for the District and acquiring the necessary equipment and furnishings therefor, title to which shall be in the public, 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

    63.3% 928 votes

  • No

    36.7% 539 votes

By precinct in Allen 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 1,245 votes cast at the polls in 9 precincts. The 222 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

1,467 votes cast.

Turnout by precinct