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St. Tammany 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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Cities, towns, and villages

City of Slidell

Council Member at Large, City of Slidell

L. Landon Cusimano (Republican) won with 71.8% of the vote.

  • L. Landon Cusimano RepublicanElected

    71.8% 2,664 votes

  • Wynn Williams RepublicanDefeated

    28.2% 1,045 votes

By precinct in St. Tammany Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
L. Landon Cusimano
Wynn Williams
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 3,326 votes cast at the polls in 36 precincts. The 383 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

3,709 votes cast.

State Legislature

State Representative, 76th Representative District

Kevin Pearson (Republican) won with 50.5% of the vote.

  • Kevin Pearson RepublicanElected

    50.5% 2,719 votes

  • "Ray" Canada RepublicanDefeated

    49.5% 2,669 votes

By precinct in St. Tammany Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
Kevin Pearson
"Ray" Canada
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 4,680 votes cast at the polls in 31 precincts. The 708 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

5,388 votes cast.

State Representative, 77th Representative District

John M. Schroder (Republican) won with 51.2% of the vote.

This race covers 2 parishes; the results below are for all of them. In St. Tammany Parish: John M. Schroder 48.7%, Colleen Hawley 51.3%.

  • John M. Schroder RepublicanElected

    51.2% 4,821 votes

  • Colleen Hawley RepublicanDefeated

    48.8% 4,602 votes

By precinct in St. Tammany Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
John M. Schroder
Colleen Hawley
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 6,502 votes cast at the polls in 33 precincts. The 1,038 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

9,423 votes cast.

Results by parish
ParishJohn M. SchroderColleen HawleyTurnout
St. Tammany Parish48.7%3,67151.3%3,869
Tangipahoa Parish61.1%1,15038.9%733

Courts and judges

Justice(s) of the Peace, Justice of the Peace Ward 8

Tracey Turgeau Powell (Republican) won with 70.2% of the vote.

  • Tracey Turgeau Powell RepublicanElected

    70.2% 2,586 votes

  • Floyd Trascher RepublicanDefeated

    29.8% 1,097 votes

By precinct in St. Tammany Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
Tracey Turgeau Powell
Floyd Trascher
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 3,154 votes cast at the polls in 34 precincts. The 529 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

3,683 votes cast.

Statewide and federal races in St. Tammany 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 St. Tammany Parish: James D. "Buddy" Caldwell 58.4%, Royal Alexander 41.6%.

  • James D. "Buddy" Caldwell DemocratElected

    66.6% 477,574 votes

  • Royal Alexander RepublicanDefeated

    33.4% 239,485 votes

By precinct in St. Tammany 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
  • Another candidate, or a tie
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 21,235 votes cast at the polls in 158 precincts. The 2,856 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: 20.62 MILL, 10 YEAR TAX RENEWAL FOR ACQUIRING, CONSTRUCTING, IMPROVING, MAINTAINING AND/OR OPERATING FIRE PROTECTION FACILITIES AND EQUIPMENT IN AND FOR THE DISTRICT, INCLUDING THE COST OF OBTAINING WATER FOR FIRE PROTECTION AND PROVIDING SERVICES TO INJURED OR ILL PERSONS IN EMERGENCY SITUATIONS AS PERMITTED BY LAW.

Fire Prot. Dist. No. 2, 20.62 Mill - BOC - 10 Yrs.

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

What the ballot said

Shall the Fire Protection District No. 2, St. Tammany Parish, State of Louisiana (the "District") levy a twenty and sixty-two hundredths (20.62) mills tax on all the property subject to taxation in the District (an estimated $1,480,784 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 2010 and ending with the year 2019, for the purpose of acquiring, constructing, improving, maintaining and/or operating fire protection facilities and equipment in and for the District, including the cost of obtaining water for fire protection purposes and providing services to injured or ill persons in emergency situations as permitted by law?

  • YesApproved

    79.2% 1,298 votes

  • No

    20.8% 341 votes

By precinct in St. Tammany 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 1,377 votes cast at the polls in 7 precincts. The 262 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

1,639 votes cast.

HOSPITAL SERVICE DISTRICT NO. 2 PROPOSITION SUMMARY: AUTHORITY TO ISSUE $17,500,000 OF 20 YEAR GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS OF THE DISTRICT FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONSTRUCTING, ACQUIRING, EXTENDING AND IMPROVING A FULL SERVICE CANCER CENTER AND RELATED HEALTH CARE FACILITIES OF THE DISTRICT, AND ACQUIRING EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHINGS THEREFOR.

Hospital Svc. Dist. No. 2, $17,500,000 Bond - BOC - 20 Yr.

Passed: 78.9% voted yes and 21.1% voted no.

What the ballot said

Shall St. Tammany Parish Hospital Service District No. 2 (the "District"), incur debt and issue bonds to the amount of Seventeen Million Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($17,500,000), to run twenty (20) years from the date thereof, with interest at a rate not exceeding seven per centum (7%) per annum, for the purpose of constructing, acquiring, extending and improving a full service Cancer Center and related health care facilities of the District, and acquiring equipment and furnishings therefor, 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

    78.9% 7,909 votes

  • No

    21.1% 2,118 votes

By precinct in St. Tammany 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 8,768 votes cast at the polls in 77 precincts. The 1,259 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

10,027 votes cast.

ROAD LIGHTING DISTRICT NO. 16 PROPOSITION (MILLAGE) SUMMARY: 10 YEAR, 2 MILLS PROPERTY TAX FOR THE PURPOSE OF PAYING UTILITY CHARGES FOR ROAD LIGHTING AND MAINTAINING AND OPERATING ROAD LIGHTING FACILITIES AND EQUIPMENT WITHIN ROAD LIGHTING DISTRICT NO. 16, AS PROVIDED IN, AND SUBJECT TO, R.S. 48:1308.

Rd. Lighting Dist. No. 16, 2 Mills - PC - 10 Yr.

Passed: 54.4% voted yes and 45.6% voted no.

What the ballot said

Shall Road Lighting District No. 16 of the Parish of St. Tammany, State of Louisiana (the "District"), levy a two (2) mills tax on all property subject to taxation in the District (an estimated $37,250 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 paying utility charges for road lighting and maintaining and operating road lighting facilities and equipment within the District, all as provided in, and subject to, the provisions of R.S. 48:1308 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950 as amended?

  • YesApproved

    54.4% 174 votes

  • No

    45.6% 146 votes

By precinct in St. Tammany 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 281 votes cast at the polls in 2 precincts. The 39 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

320 votes cast.

RECREATION DISTRICT NO. 1 PROPOSITION (MILLAGE RENEWAL) SUMMARY: 20 YEAR, 3 MILLS PROPERTY TAX RENEWAL FOR ACQUIRING, CONSTRUCTING, IMPROVING, MAINTAINING OR OPERATING PARKS, PLAYGROUNDS, RECREATION CENTERS AND OTHER RECREATIONAL FACILITIES IN THE DISTRICT.

Recreation District No. 1, 3 Mill - BOC - 20 Yrs.

Passed: 70.7% voted yes and 29.3% voted no.

What the ballot said

Shall Recreation District No. 1 of the Parish of St. Tammany, State of Louisiana (the "District"), levy a special tax of three (3) mills on all property subject to taxation in the District (an estimated $967,428 reasonably expected at this time to be collected from the levy of the tax for an entire year) for a period of twenty (20) years, beginning with the year 2008 and ending with the year 2027, for the purpose of acquiring, constructing, improving, maintaining or operating parks, playgrounds, recreation centers and other recreational facilities in the District, together with the necessary furnishings and equipment therefor?

  • YesApproved

    70.7% 3,955 votes

  • No

    29.3% 1,639 votes

By precinct in St. Tammany 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 5,082 votes cast at the polls in 42 precincts. The 512 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

5,594 votes cast.

WATERWORKS DISTRICT NO. 2 PROPOSITION (BONDS) SUMMARY: AUTHORITY TO ISSUE $815,000 OF 20 YEAR GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS OF WATERWORKS DISTRICT NO. 2 OF THE PARISH OF ST. TAMMANY FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONSTRUCTING AND ACQUIRING EXTENSIONS AND IMPROVEMENTS TO THE WATERWORKS SYSTEM OF THE DISTRICT, INCLUDING FURNISHINGS, EQUIPMENT AND MACHINERY THEREFOR.

Waterworks District No. 2, $815,000 Bond - BOC - 20 Yrs.

Passed: 73.6% voted yes and 26.4% voted no.

What the ballot said

Shall Waterworks District No. 2 of the Parish of St. Tammany, State of Louisiana (the "District"), incur debt and issue bonds to the amount of Eight Hundred Fifteen Thousand Dollars ($815,000) to run twenty (20) years from the date thereof, with interest at a rate or rates not exceeding seven per centum (7%) per annum, for the purpose of constructing and acquiring extensions and improvements to the waterworks system of the District, including furnishings, equipment and machinery 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

    73.6% 323 votes

  • No

    26.4% 116 votes

By precinct in St. Tammany Parish

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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 382 votes cast at the polls in 9 precincts. The 57 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

439 votes cast.

Turnout by precinct