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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, October 4, 2008, including statewide races. Official results from the Louisiana Secretary of State. Each race has a map by precinct.

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Courts and judges

Constable, Justice of the Peace District 5

"Don" R. Beaube (No party) won with 57.1% of the vote.

  • "Don" R. Beaube No partyElected

    57.1% 68 votes

  • Jerry G. Reeves DemocratDefeated

    42.9% 51 votes

By precinct in Franklin Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
"Don" R. Beaube
Jerry G. Reeves
  • Another candidate, or a tie
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 96 votes cast at the polls in 6 precincts. The 23 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

119 votes cast.

Statewide and federal races in Franklin Parish

U.S. Representative, 5th Congressional District (Republican primary)

Rodney Alexander (Republican) won with 89.7% of the vote.

This race covers 22 parishes; the results below are for all of them. In Franklin Parish: Rodney Alexander 89.1%, Andrew Clack 10.9%.

  • Rodney Alexander RepublicanElected

    89.7% 27,819 votes

  • Andrew Clack RepublicanDefeated

    10.3% 3,203 votes

By precinct in Franklin Parish

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

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

Shows the 521 votes cast at the polls in 28 precincts. The 110 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

31,022 votes cast.

PSC, District 5

Foster Campbell (Democrat) won with 78.1% of the vote.

This race covers 24 parishes; the results below are for all of them. In Franklin Parish: Foster Campbell 80.0%, James "Jim" Crowley 20.0%.

  • Foster Campbell DemocratElected

    78.1% 120,805 votes

  • James "Jim" Crowley No partyDefeated

    21.9% 33,916 votes

By precinct in Franklin Parish

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

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

Shows the 1,051 votes cast at the polls in 28 precincts. The 245 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

154,721 votes cast.

Propositions, taxes, and recalls

Parishwide Proposition (Sales and Use Tax Continuation) Summary: 5 year, 1/2% sales and use tax continuation for solid waste collection and disposal.

PW Police Jury 1/2% S&U, 1/2% S&U - PJ - 5 Yr.

Passed: 78.8% voted yes and 21.2% voted no.

What the ballot said

Shall the Parish of Franklin, State of Louisiana (the "Parish"), 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-half of one percent (1/2%) (the "Tax") (an estimated $1,050,000 reasonably expected at this time to be collected from the levy of the tax for an entire year) 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 Parish, all as defined by law, for an additional period of five (5) years from and after December 1, 2008, with the proceeds of the Tax (after paying the reasonable and necessary expenses of collecting and administering the Tax), to be dedicated and used for the purpose of solid waste collection and disposal?

  • YesApproved

    78.8% 975 votes

  • No

    21.2% 263 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
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 989 votes cast at the polls in 28 precincts. The 249 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

1,238 votes cast.

Turnout by precinct