An independent guide to Louisiana local government. This is not an official government website.

Election day is Tuesday, November 3

What's on the ballot and key dates

On the ballot: U.S. Senate, U.S. House, and proposed constitutional amendments, plus local races in some areas.

  • Early voting and absentee ballot requests are now closed.
  • Mailed absentee ballots must reach your parish registrar of voters by Monday, November 2 at 4:30 p.m. A postmark does not count, so mail it early.
  • On election day, polls are open 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. If you are in line when polls close, you can still vote.

Jefferson 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.

Other elections here
Every election in Jefferson Parish
Other parishes
Local results for every parish that day
Parish offices today
Jefferson Parish offices and contacts

Parish offices

Sheriff

Newell D. Normand (Republican) won with 90.9% of the vote.

  • Newell D. Normand RepublicanElected

    90.9% 69,748 votes

  • Peter Dale RepublicanDefeated

    5.8% 4,478 votes

  • Melvin "Teddy" Burns, Jr. No partyDefeated

    2.2% 1,673 votes

  • Julio Castillo RepublicanDefeated

    1.1% 842 votes

By precinct in Jefferson Parish

The precinct map loads as you scroll to it.

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

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

Shows the 72,207 votes cast at the polls in 266 precincts. The 4,534 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

76,741 votes cast.

State Legislature

State Senator, 7th Senatorial District

David Heitmeier (Democrat) won with 62.7% of the vote.

This race covers 3 parishes; the results below are for all of them. In Jefferson Parish: David Heitmeier 70.9%, Paul Richard 29.1%.

  • David Heitmeier DemocratElected

    62.7% 9,496 votes

  • Paul Richard RepublicanDefeated

    37.3% 5,652 votes

By precinct in Jefferson Parish

The precinct map loads as you scroll to it.

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
David Heitmeier
  • Another candidate, or a tie
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 4,716 votes cast at the polls in 24 precincts. The 208 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

15,148 votes cast.

Results by parish
ParishDavid HeitmeierPaul RichardTurnout
Jefferson Parish70.9%3,49329.1%1,431
Orleans Parish60.3%5,23439.7%3,440
Plaquemines Parish49.6%76950.4%781

State Representative, 54th Representative District

Jerry "Truck" Gisclair (Democrat) won with 50.7% of the vote.

This race covers 2 parishes; the results below are for all of them. In Jefferson Parish: Jerry "Truck" Gisclair 85.1%, Mitchell "Mitch" Theriot 14.9%.

  • Jerry "Truck" Gisclair DemocratElected

    50.7% 4,128 votes

  • Mitchell "Mitch" Theriot RepublicanDefeated

    49.3% 4,007 votes

By precinct in Jefferson Parish

The precinct map loads as you scroll to it.

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
Jerry "Truck" Gisclair
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 308 votes cast at the polls in 1 precinct. The 74 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

8,135 votes cast.

Results by parish
ParishJerry "Truck" GisclairMitchell "Mitch" TheriotTurnout
Jefferson Parish85.1%32514.9%57
Lafourche Parish49.1%3,80350.9%3,950

State Representative, 78th Representative District

Kirk Talbot (Republican) won with 57.1% of the vote.

  • Kirk Talbot RepublicanElected

    57.1% 5,898 votes

  • Tiffany Scot Wilken RepublicanDefeated

    42.9% 4,427 votes

By precinct in Jefferson Parish

The precinct map loads as you scroll to it.

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
Kirk Talbot
Tiffany Scot Wilken
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 9,694 votes cast at the polls in 30 precincts. The 631 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

10,325 votes cast.

State Representative, 83rd Representative District

Robert E. Billiot (Democrat) won with 51.0% of the vote.

  • Robert E. Billiot DemocratElected

    51.0% 3,414 votes

  • Danyelle Taylor RepublicanDefeated

    49.0% 3,284 votes

By precinct in Jefferson Parish

The precinct map loads as you scroll to it.

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
Robert E. Billiot
Danyelle Taylor
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 6,397 votes cast at the polls in 20 precincts. The 301 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

6,698 votes cast.

State Representative, 92nd Representative District

"Tom" Willmott (Republican) won with 65.1% of the vote.

  • "Tom" Willmott RepublicanElected

    65.1% 3,563 votes

  • Michael McMyne RepublicanDefeated

    34.9% 1,912 votes

By precinct in Jefferson Parish

The precinct map loads as you scroll to it.

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

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

Shows the 5,049 votes cast at the polls in 23 precincts. The 426 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

5,475 votes cast.

Courts and judges

District Judge, 24th Judicial District Court, Elec. Sec. 3, Division L

Donald A. "Donnie" Rowan, Jr. (Republican) won with 50.5% of the vote.

  • Donald A. "Donnie" Rowan, Jr. RepublicanElected

    50.5% 5,947 votes

  • Deborah Villio RepublicanDefeated

    49.5% 5,818 votes

By precinct in Jefferson Parish

The precinct map loads as you scroll to it.

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
Donald A. "Donnie" Rowan, Jr.
Deborah Villio
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 11,199 votes cast at the polls in 41 precincts. The 566 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

11,765 votes cast.

Statewide and federal races in Jefferson 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 Jefferson Parish: James D. "Buddy" Caldwell 67.5%, Royal Alexander 32.5%.

  • James D. "Buddy" Caldwell DemocratElected

    66.6% 477,574 votes

  • Royal Alexander RepublicanDefeated

    33.4% 239,485 votes

By precinct in Jefferson Parish

The precinct map loads as you scroll to it.

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
James D. "Buddy" Caldwell
Royal Alexander
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 70,027 votes cast at the polls in 266 precincts. The 4,513 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

CITY OF KENNER PROPOSITIONS PROPOSITION NO. 1 SUMMARY: A CHARTER AMENDMENT TO DELETE SECTION 4.33 OF THE CITY OF KENNER HOME RULE CHARTER WHICH MANDATES RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS FOR DEPARTMENT HEADS. Shall the Kenner City Charter be amended as follows:?

City of Kenner, Prop. #1 - HRC Amendment - City Council

Passed: 41.6% voted yes and 58.4% voted no.

What the ballot said

ARTICLE IV. ADMINISTRATION Residency Section 4.33. (begin strikethrough) Except as provided by specific hiring ordinance, applicable state law, and this Charter, department heads or board members need not be residents of the City or the State at the time of their appointment, but within six (6) months of their appointment, they shall become residents of the City and State. (end strikethrough)

  • Yes

    41.6% 3,374 votes

  • NoDefeated

    58.4% 4,728 votes

By precinct in Jefferson Parish

The precinct map loads as you scroll to it.

Which side won each precinct, and by how much

Under 55%55 to 65%Over 65%
Yes
No
  • A tie
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 7,564 votes cast at the polls in 34 precincts. The 538 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

8,102 votes cast.

CITY OF KENNER PROPOSITIONS PROPOSITION NO. 2 SUMMARY: A CHARTER AMENDMENT TO DELETE SECTION 4.16 OF THE KENNER HOME RULE CHARTER WHICH PROVIDES FOR A BOARD OF SEWERAGE COMMISSIONERS. Shall the Kenner City Charter be amended as follows: ?

City of Kenner, Prop. #2 - HRC Amendment - City Council

Passed: 60.5% voted yes and 39.5% voted no.

What the ballot said

ARTICLE IV. ADMINISTRATION Sewerage Districts Section 4.16.(begin strikethrough) The Mayor, with the approval of a majority of the authorized membership of the Council, shall appoint a Board of Sewerage Commissioners as authorized by Subpart B, Part 1, Chapter 9, of Title 33 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes (R.S. 33:3912), none of which may be an elected official of the City. Said Commissioners shall serve without compensation, except for any compensation which they receive from any other appointed position of employment with the City. (end strikethrough)

  • YesApproved

    60.5% 4,811 votes

  • No

    39.5% 3,145 votes

By precinct in Jefferson Parish

The precinct map loads as you scroll to it.

Which side won each precinct, and by how much

Under 55%55 to 65%Over 65%
Yes
No
  • A tie
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 7,426 votes cast at the polls in 34 precincts. The 530 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

7,956 votes cast.

CITY OF KENNER PROPOSITIONS PROPOSITION NO. 3 SUMMARY: A CHARTER AMENDMENT TO PROVIDE FOR THE ACTING MAYOR ORDER OF SUCCESSION. Shall the Kenner City Charter be amended as follows:?

City of Kenner, Prop. #3 - HRC Amendment - City Council

Passed: 75.4% voted yes and 24.6% voted no.

What the ballot said

ARTICLE III. THE MAYOR Acting Mayor Section 3.07. In the absence of the Mayor, the Acting Mayor shall be vested with the same powers and shall have the same duties as the Mayor. While serving as Acting-Mayor, he shall not participate as an officer or member of the Council, and his only compensation shall be his regular compensation as councilman. In the event that the Mayor and Council President as Acting-Mayor should be concurrently absent, then the order of succession shall be: 1. The Council Vice President; 2. Thereafter the (begin strikethrough) Councilman at Large not serving as Council President (end strikethrough) Councilman with the most consecutive years of service as a Councilman, and, should there be a tie, that the tie would be decided by a vote of the Council.

  • YesApproved

    75.4% 6,114 votes

  • No

    24.6% 1,994 votes

By precinct in Jefferson Parish

The precinct map loads as you scroll to it.

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 7,551 votes cast at the polls in 34 precincts. The 557 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

8,108 votes cast.

Turnout by precinct