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Washington 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

Robert J. "Bobby" Crowe (Democrat) won with 56.4% of the vote.

  • Robert J. "Bobby" Crowe DemocratElected

    56.4% 6,741 votes

  • Aubrey Jones DemocratDefeated

    43.6% 5,219 votes

By precinct in Washington Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
Robert J. "Bobby" Crowe
Aubrey Jones
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 10,596 votes cast at the polls in 41 precincts. The 1,364 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

11,960 votes cast.

Parish President

Richard Ned Thomas (Democrat) won with 57.2% of the vote.

  • Richard Ned Thomas DemocratElected

    57.2% 6,733 votes

  • "W. E." Knight DemocratDefeated

    42.8% 5,042 votes

By precinct in Washington Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
Richard Ned Thomas
"W. E." Knight
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 10,417 votes cast at the polls in 41 precincts. The 1,358 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

11,775 votes cast.

Council Member, District 1

"Ken" Wheat (Democrat) won with 53.7% of the vote.

  • "Ken" Wheat DemocratElected

    53.7% 789 votes

  • Paul Dantin Other partyDefeated

    46.3% 679 votes

By precinct in Washington Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
"Ken" Wheat
Paul Dantin
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 1,402 votes cast at the polls in 7 precincts. The 66 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

1,468 votes cast.

Council Member, District 4

Andre Johnson (Democrat) won with 58.1% of the vote.

  • Andre Johnson DemocratElected

    58.1% 669 votes

  • Rodney Brown DemocratDefeated

    41.9% 482 votes

By precinct in Washington Parish

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

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

Shows the 1,071 votes cast at the polls in 3 precincts. The 80 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

1,151 votes cast.

Council Member, District 5

"Randy" Thomas (Republican) won with 64.2% of the vote.

  • "Randy" Thomas RepublicanElected

    64.2% 1,506 votes

  • Cody Magee DemocratDefeated

    35.8% 838 votes

By precinct in Washington Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
"Randy" Thomas
Cody Magee
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 2,036 votes cast at the polls in 7 precincts. The 308 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

2,344 votes cast.

Council Member, District 6

"Greg" Route (Democrat) won with 55.4% of the vote.

  • "Greg" Route DemocratElected

    55.4% 946 votes

  • "Randy" Brumfield DemocratDefeated

    44.6% 762 votes

By precinct in Washington Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
"Greg" Route
"Randy" Brumfield
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 1,411 votes cast at the polls in 5 precincts. The 297 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

1,708 votes cast.

Statewide and federal races in Washington 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 Washington Parish: James D. "Buddy" Caldwell 73.5%, Royal Alexander 26.5%.

  • James D. "Buddy" Caldwell DemocratElected

    66.6% 477,574 votes

  • Royal Alexander RepublicanDefeated

    33.4% 239,485 votes

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

Shows the 9,832 votes cast at the polls in 41 precincts. The 1,300 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

PROPOSITION NO. 1 (1/4% SALES TAX RENEWAL) (INDUSTRIAL PARK) SUMMARY: 1/4% SALES TAX RENEWAL FOR THE CITY OF BOGALUSA, FOR (I) IMPROVING AND/OR MAINTAINING THE CITY'S INDUSTRIAL PARK, (II) CONSTRUCTING ADDITIONS AND IMPROVEMENTS TO EXISTING BUILDINGS IN THE INDUSTRIAL PARK AND (III) CONSTRUCTING, ACQUIRING AND IMPROVING ADDITIONAL BUILDINGS THEREIN.

City of Bogalusa, Prop.#1 - 1/4% S&U - Council

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

What the ballot said

Shall the City of Bogalusa, State of Louisiana (the "City"), under the provisions of Article VI, Section 29 of the Constitution of the State of Louisiana of 1974, and other constitutional and statutory authority, be authorized to continue to levy and collect a tax of one-quarter of one percent (1/4%) (the "Tax"), commencing February 1, 2008, upon the sale at retail, the use, the lease or rental, the consumption, and the storage for use or consumption, of tangible personal property and on sales of services in the City, all as defined in La. R.S. 47:301 to 47:317, inclusive, with the proceeds of the Tax (after paying the reasonable and necessary costs and expenses of collection and administering the Tax), to be dedicated and used for (i) improving and/or maintaining the City's industrial park, (ii) constructing additions and improvements to existing building in the industrial park and (iii) constructing, acquiring and improving additional buildings therein? (estimated annual revenues: $540,000)

  • YesApproved

    58.4% 1,223 votes

  • No

    41.6% 870 votes

By precinct in Washington 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 1,976 votes cast at the polls in 15 precincts. The 117 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

2,093 votes cast.

PROPOSITION NO. 2 (MILLAGE RENEWAL) (FIRE DEPARTMENT) SUMMARY: 10-YEAR 2.71-MILL TAX RENEWAL FOR MAINTAINING FIRE DEPARTMENT STATIONS AND EQUIPMENT, AND FOR PAYING THE GENERAL OPERATIONS THEREOF AND SALARIES OF THE PERSONNEL OF THE FIRE DEPARTMENT.

City of Bogalusa, Prop.#2-2.71 Mill-Council-10Yrs.-Fire Dept.

Passed: 69.2% voted yes and 30.8% voted no.

What the ballot said

Shall the City of Bogalusa, State of Louisiana, under the provisions of Article VI, Sections 30 and 32 of the Constitution of the State of Louisiana of 1974, continue to levy and collect a special tax of two and seventy-one hundredths (2.71) mills on all the property subject to taxation within said City, for a period of ten (10) years beginning with the year 2008 and ending with the year 2017, inclusive, for the purpose of maintaining fire department stations and equipment, and for paying the general operations thereof and salaries of the personnel of the fire department? (estimated annual revenues: $150,000)

  • YesApproved

    69.2% 1,441 votes

  • No

    30.8% 640 votes

By precinct in Washington 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 1,967 votes cast at the polls in 15 precincts. The 114 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

2,081 votes cast.

PROPOSITION NO. 3 (MILLAGE RENEWAL) (SEWERAGE, WATER, STREETS AND PARKS) SUMMARY: 10-YEAR 2.71-MILL TAX RENEWAL FOR MAINTAINING SEWERAGE AND WATER WORKS AND OTHER WORKS OF PERMANENT IMPROVEMENT UNDER THE JURISDICTION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF STREETS AND PARKS.

City of Bogalusa, Prop.#3-2.71Mill-Council-10Yrs.-Sewer/H20Pks

Passed: 67.0% voted yes and 33.0% voted no.

What the ballot said

Shall the City of Bogalusa, State of Louisiana, under the provisions of Article VI, Sections 30 and 32 of the Constitution of the State of Louisiana of 1974, continue to levy and collect a special tax of two and seventy-one hundredths (2.71) mills on all the property subject to taxation within said City, for a period of ten (10) years beginning with the year 2008 and ending with the year 2017, inclusive, for the purpose of maintaining sewerage and water works and other works of permanent improvement under the jurisdiction of the Department of Streets and Parks? (estimated annual revenues: $150,000)

  • YesApproved

    67.0% 1,410 votes

  • No

    33.0% 696 votes

By precinct in Washington 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 1,994 votes cast at the polls in 15 precincts. The 112 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

2,106 votes cast.

PROPOSITION NO. 4 (MILLAGE RENEWAL) (MUNICIPAL SERVICES) SUMMARY: 10-YEAR 3.62-MILL TAX RENEWAL FOR PROVIDING MUNICIPAL SERVICES IN THE CITY, AND FOR THE MAINTENANCE AND OPERATION OF MUNICIPAL SERVICES DEPARTMENTS, INCLUDING THE ACQUISITION OF NECESSARY EQUIPMENT THEREFOR, AND PAYING SALARIES OF THE PERSONNEL OF SAID DEPARTMENTS.

City of Bogalusa, Prop.#4-3.62Mill-Council-10Yrs.-Municipal Svc

Passed: 61.4% voted yes and 38.6% voted no.

What the ballot said

Shall the City of Bogalusa, State of Louisiana, under the provisions of Article VI, Sections 30 and 32 of the Constitution of the State of Louisiana of 1974, continue to levy and collect a special tax of three and sixty-two hundredths (3.62) mills on all the property subject to taxation within said City, for a period of ten (10) years beginning with the year 2008 and ending with the year 2017, inclusive, for the purpose of providing municipal services in the City, and for the maintenance and operation of municipal services departments, including the acquisition of necessary equipment therefore, and paying salaries of the personnel of said departments? (estimated annual revenues: $205,000)

  • YesApproved

    61.4% 1,294 votes

  • No

    38.6% 813 votes

By precinct in Washington 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 1,989 votes cast at the polls in 15 precincts. The 118 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

2,107 votes cast.

PARISHWIDE PROPOSITION SUMMARY: LEVY AND COLLECTION OF A 2.8 MILLS PROPERTY TAX WITHIN THE PARISH OF WASHINGTON, LOUISIANA, BEGINNING WITH THE TAX COLLECTION FOR THE YEAR 2008, AND ANNUALLY THEREAFTER, FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING FUNDS TO THE WASHINGTON PARISH VOLUNTARY COUNCIL ON THE AGING IN ORDER TO PROVIDE TRANSPORTATION SERVICES, DELIVERY OF MEALS, PROVISION OF ON-SITE MEALS, MEDICARE COUNSELING, TELEPHONE MONITORING, A WELLNESS PROGRAM FOR CLIENTS OF THE WASHINGTON PARISH VOLUNTARY COUNCIL ON THE AGING, AND OTHER GENERAL OPERATIONS OF THE WASHINGTON PARISH VOLUNTARY COUNCIL ON THE AGING.

Parishwide, 2.8 Mills - PC

Passed: 55.5% voted yes and 44.5% voted no.

What the ballot said

Shall the Parish of Washington, State of Louisiana (the "Parish"), under the provisions of Article VI, Sections 30 and 32 of the Louisiana Constitution of 1974, as amended, and other constitutional and statutory authority, be authorized to levy and collect, and adopt an ordinance providing for such levy and collection, of a special ad valorem tax of 2.8 mills on the dollar of assessed valuation on all property subject to taxation within the boundaries of the Parish (the "Tax") (an estimated $271,648 is reasonably expected at this time to be collected from the levy of the Tax for the entire year), beginning with the tax collection for the year 2008, and annually thereafter, and shall said Tax (after paying reasonable and necessary expenses of collecting and administering the Tax) be used entirely and exclusively for the purpose of providing funds to the Washington Parish Voluntary Council on the Aging in order to provide transportation services, delivery of meals, provision of on-site meals, Medicare counseling, telephone monitoring, a wellness program for clients of the Washington Parish Voluntary Council on the Aging, and other general operations of the Washington Parish Voluntary Council on the Aging?

  • YesApproved

    55.5% 5,175 votes

  • No

    44.5% 4,154 votes

By precinct in Washington 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 8,038 votes cast at the polls in 41 precincts. The 1,291 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

9,329 votes cast.

VILLAGE OF ANGIE PROPOSITION (SALES TAX REDEDICATION) SUMMARY: REDEDICATION OF AN EXISTING 1% SALES TAX IN THE VILLAGE OF ANGIE, AS FOLLOWS: (I) 50% FOR CONSTRUCTING, EXTENDING, IMPROVING AND MAINTAINING PUBLIC STREETS, ROADS, SIDEWALKS AND BRIDGES, SEWERAGE AND WATER WORKS AND OTHER WORKS OF PERMANENT PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT OWNED BY THE VILLAGE AND (II) 50% FOR ANY LAWFUL MUNICIPAL PURPOSES.

Village of Angie, 1% S&U - Mayor & BOA

Passed: 78.6% voted yes and 21.4% voted no.

What the ballot said

Shall the Village of Angie, State of Louisiana (the "Village"), under the provisions of Article VI, Section 29 of the Constitution of the State of Louisiana of 1974, and other constitutional and statutory authority, be authorized to rededicate the proceeds of an existing one percent (1%) sales and use tax originally authorized pursuant to an election held in the Village on March 19, 1957, and Ordinance No. 9A adopted by the governing authority of the Village on June 1, 1957, effective January 1, 2008, for the following purposes: (i) 50% for constructing, extending, improving and maintaining public streets, roads, sidewalks and bridges, sewerage and water works and other works of permanent public improvement owned by the Village and (ii) 50% for any lawful municipal purposes of the Village? (estimated annual revenues: $60,000)

  • YesApproved

    78.6% 55 votes

  • No

    21.4% 15 votes

By precinct in Washington 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 66 votes cast at the polls in 1 precinct. The 4 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

70 votes cast.

Turnout by precinct