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Jefferson Davis 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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Police Juror, District 3

Warren A. Woods (Democrat) won with 52.5% of the vote.

  • Warren A. Woods DemocratElected

    52.5% 246 votes

  • Phillip Arceneaux DemocratDefeated

    47.5% 223 votes

By precinct in Jefferson Davis Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
Warren A. Woods
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 348 votes cast at the polls in 1 precinct. The 121 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

469 votes cast.

Police Juror, District 11

Payton Jackson, Jr. (Democrat) won with 51.6% of the vote.

  • Payton Jackson, Jr. DemocratElected

    51.6% 397 votes

  • "Butch" Lafargue RepublicanDefeated

    48.4% 372 votes

By precinct in Jefferson Davis Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
Payton Jackson, Jr.
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 676 votes cast at the polls in 1 precinct. The 93 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

769 votes cast.

State Legislature

State Senator, 25th Senatorial District

Dan "Blade" Morrish (Republican) won with 53.9% of the vote.

This race covers 4 parishes; the results below are for all of them. In Jefferson Davis Parish: Dan "Blade" Morrish 67.3%, "Gil" Pinac 32.7%.

  • Dan "Blade" Morrish RepublicanElected

    53.9% 11,186 votes

  • "Gil" Pinac DemocratDefeated

    46.1% 9,556 votes

By precinct in Jefferson Davis Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
Dan "Blade" Morrish
"Gil" Pinac
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 5,350 votes cast at the polls in 23 precincts. The 1,423 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

20,742 votes cast.

Results by parish
ParishDan "Blade" Morrish"Gil" PinacTurnout
Acadia Parish29.6%1,68670.4%4,005
Calcasieu Parish64.2%4,27635.8%2,387
Cameron Parish41.2%66658.8%949
Jefferson Davis Parish67.3%4,55832.7%2,215

State Representative, 37th Representative District

John E. "Johnny" Guinn (Republican) won with 50.2% of the vote.

This race covers 2 parishes; the results below are for all of them. In Jefferson Davis Parish: John E. "Johnny" Guinn 53.0%, Kyle Reed 47.0%.

  • John E. "Johnny" Guinn RepublicanElected

    50.2% 4,191 votes

  • Kyle Reed DemocratDefeated

    49.8% 4,165 votes

By precinct in Jefferson Davis Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
John E. "Johnny" Guinn
Kyle Reed
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 5,309 votes cast at the polls in 23 precincts. The 1,414 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

8,356 votes cast.

Results by parish
ParishJohn E. "Johnny" GuinnKyle ReedTurnout
Calcasieu Parish38.5%62861.5%1,005
Jefferson Davis Parish53.0%3,56347.0%3,160

Statewide and federal races in Jefferson Davis 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 Davis Parish: James D. "Buddy" Caldwell 67.2%, Royal Alexander 32.8%.

  • James D. "Buddy" Caldwell DemocratElected

    66.6% 477,574 votes

  • Royal Alexander RepublicanDefeated

    33.4% 239,485 votes

By precinct in Jefferson Davis 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 5,162 votes cast at the polls in 23 precincts. The 1,412 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. 2 PROPOSITION (TAX RENEWAL) SUMMARY: 10 YEAR 11.91 MILLS PROPERTY TAX RENEWAL FOR CONSTRUCTING, ACQUIRING, IMPROVING, MAINTAINING AND OPERATING FIRE PROTECTION FACILITIES AND EQUIPMENT IN THE DISTRICT AND PAYING THE COST OF OBTAINING WATER FOR FIRE PROTECTION PURPOSES.

Fire Prot. Dist. No. 2, 11.91 Mills - BOC - 10 Yrs.

Passed: 70.9% voted yes and 29.1% voted no.

What the ballot said

Shall Fire Protection District No. 2 of the Parish of Jefferson Davis, State of Louisiana (the "District"), be authorized to levy a special tax of eleven and ninety-one hundredths (11.91) mills tax (the estimated amount reasonably expected to be collected from the levy of the tax for one entire year being $207,722) on all the property subject to taxation within the District, for a period of ten (10) years beginning with the year 2009 and ending with the year 2018, for the purpose of constructing, acquiring, improving, maintaining and operating fire protection facilities and equipment in the District and paying the cost of obtaining water for fire protection purposes?

  • YesApproved

    70.9% 538 votes

  • No

    29.1% 221 votes

By precinct in Jefferson Davis 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 509 votes cast at the polls in 9 precincts. The 250 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

759 votes cast.

FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT NO. 4 PROPOSITION (TAX CONTINUATION) SUMMARY: 10 YEAR 6.91 MILLS PROPERTY TAX CONTINUATION FOR CONSTRUCTING, ACQUIRING, IMPROVING, MAINTAINING AND OPERATING FIRE PROTECTION FACILITIES AND EQUIPMENT IN THE DISTRICT AND PAYING THE COST OF OBTAINING WATER FOR FIRE PROTECTION PURPOSES.

Fire Prot. Dist. No. 4, 6.91 Mills - BOC - 10 Yrs.

Passed: 69.9% voted yes and 30.1% voted no.

What the ballot said

Shall Fire Protection District No. 4 of the Parish of Jefferson Davis, State of Louisiana (the "District"), be authorized to continue to levy a special tax of six and ninety-one hundredths (6.91) mills tax (the estimated amount reasonably expected to be collected from the levy of the tax for one entire year being $94,943) on all the property subject to taxation within the District, for a period of ten (10) years beginning with the year 2009 and ending with the year 2018, for the purpose of constructing, acquiring, improving, maintaining and operating fire protection facilities and equipment in the District and paying the cost of obtaining water for fire protection purposes?

  • YesApproved

    69.9% 242 votes

  • No

    30.1% 104 votes

By precinct in Jefferson Davis 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 282 votes cast at the polls in 6 precincts. The 64 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

346 votes cast.

FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT NO. 5 PROPOSITION (TAX RENEWAL) SUMMARY: 10 YEAR 5.03 MILLS PROPERTY TAX RENEWAL FOR CONSTRUCTING, ACQUIRING, IMPROVING, MAINTAINING AND OPERATING FIRE PROTECTION FACILITIES AND EQUIPMENT IN THE DISTRICT AND PAYING THE COST OF OBTAINING WATER FOR FIRE PROTECTION PURPOSES.

Fire Prot. Dist. No. 5, 5.03 Mills - BOC - 10 Yrs.

Passed: 72.4% voted yes and 27.6% voted no.

What the ballot said

Shall Fire Protection District No. 5 of the Parish of Jefferson Davis, State of Louisiana (the "District"), be authorized to levy a special tax of five and three hundredths (5.03) mills tax (the estimated amount reasonably expected to be collected from the levy of the tax for one entire year being $73,051) on all the property subject to taxation within the District, for a period of ten (10) years beginning with the year 2009 and ending with the year 2018, for the purpose of constructing, acquiring, improving, maintaining and operating fire protection facilities and equipment in the District and paying the cost of obtaining water for fire protection purposes?

  • YesApproved

    72.4% 181 votes

  • No

    27.6% 69 votes

By precinct in Jefferson Davis 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 231 votes cast at the polls in 4 precincts. The 19 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

250 votes cast.

FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT NO. 6 PROPOSITION (TAX CONTINUATION) SUMMARY: 10 YEAR 8.66 MILLS PROPERTY TAX CONTINUATION FOR CONSTRUCTING, ACQUIRING, IMPROVING, MAINTAINING AND OPERATING FIRE PROTECTION FACILITIES AND EQUIPMENT IN THE DISTRICT AND PAYING THE COST OF OBTAINING WATER FOR FIRE PROTECTION PURPOSES.

Fire Prot. Dist. No. 6, 8.66 Mill - BOC - 10 Yrs.

Passed: 71.4% voted yes and 28.6% voted no.

What the ballot said

Shall Fire Protection District No. 6 of the Parish of Jefferson Davis, State of Louisiana (the "District"), be authorized to continue to levy a special tax of eight and sixty-six hundredths (8.66) mills tax (the estimated amount reasonably expected to be collected from the levy of the tax for one entire year being $66,899) on all the property subject to taxation within the District, for a period of ten (10) years beginning with the year 2009 and ending with the year 2018, for the purpose of constructing, acquiring, improving, maintaining and operating fire protection facilities and equipment in the District and paying the cost of obtaining water for fire protection purposes

  • YesApproved

    71.4% 195 votes

  • No

    28.6% 78 votes

By precinct in Jefferson Davis 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 247 votes cast at the polls in 3 precincts. The 26 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

273 votes cast.

FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT NO. 7 PROPOSITION (TAX RENEWAL) SUMMARY: 10 YEAR 9.80 MILLS PROPERTY TAX RENEWAL FOR CONSTRUCTING, ACQUIRING, IMPROVING, MAINTAINING AND OPERATING FIRE PROTECTION FACILITIES AND EQUIPMENT IN THE DISTRICT AND PAYING THE COST OF OBTAINING WATER FOR FIRE PROTECTION PURPOSES.

Fire Prot. Dist. No. 7, 9.80 Mills - BOC - 10 Yrs.

Passed: 79.2% voted yes and 20.8% voted no.

What the ballot said

Shall Fire Protection District No. 7 of the Parish of Jefferson Davis, State of Louisiana (the "District"), be authorized to levy a special tax of nine and eighty hundredths (9.80) mills tax (the estimated amount reasonably expected to be collected from the levy of the tax for one entire year being $19,786) on all the property subject to taxation within the District, for a period of ten (10) years beginning with the year 2009 and ending with the year 2018, for the purpose of constructing, acquiring, improving, maintaining and operating fire protection facilities and equipment in the District and paying the cost of obtaining water for fire protection purposes?

  • YesApproved

    79.2% 42 votes

  • No

    20.8% 11 votes

By precinct in Jefferson Davis 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 52 votes cast at the polls in 1 precinct. The 1 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

53 votes cast.

Turnout by precinct