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

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Franklin Parish

Local election results for Saturday, July 19, 2008. Official results from the Louisiana Secretary of State. Each race has a map by precinct.

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Propositions, taxes, and recalls

PARISHWIDE PROPOSITION (MILLAGE CONTINUATION) SUMMARY: 10 YEAR, 4.45 MILLS PROPERTY TAX CONTINUATION FOR GIVING ADDITIONAL AID AND SUPPORT TO THE PUBLIC SCHOOLS OF THE DISTRICT.

PW SB - 4.45 mills, 4.45 Mills - SB - 10 Yrs.

Passed: 61.1% voted yes and 38.9% voted no.

What the ballot said

Shall Franklin Parish School District of the Parish of Franklin, State of Louisiana (the "District"), levy a special tax of four and forty-five hundredths (4.45) mills on all property subject to taxation in the District for a period of ten (10) years, beginning with the year 2009 and ending with the year 2018 (an estimated $239,940 reasonably expected at this time to be collected from the levy of the tax for an entire year) for the purpose of giving additional aid and support to the public schools of the District?

  • YesApproved

    61.1% 684 votes

  • No

    38.9% 435 votes

By precinct in Franklin 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 937 votes cast at the polls in 28 precincts. The 182 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

1,119 votes cast.

Turnout by precinct