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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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Jackson 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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Cities, towns, and villages

Town of Chatham

Mayor, Town of Chatham

Herman Lenard (Democrat) won with 82.7% of the vote.

  • Herman Lenard DemocratElected

    82.7% 163 votes

  • Barbara R. Banister DemocratDefeated

    17.3% 34 votes

By precinct in Jackson Parish

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

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

Shows the 184 votes cast at the polls in 1 precinct. The 13 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

197 votes cast.

Chief of Police, Town of Chatham

"Mike" Wilson (Democrat) won with 65.9% of the vote.

  • "Mike" Wilson DemocratElected

    65.9% 135 votes

  • Michael Wages DemocratDefeated

    25.9% 53 votes

  • John T. Mize No partyDefeated

    8.3% 17 votes

By precinct in Jackson Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
"Mike" Wilson
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 193 votes cast at the polls in 1 precinct. The 12 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

205 votes cast.

Aldermen, Town of Chatham

"Toni" Malone (Republican), Frances B. Womack (Republican), Sue Proffer (No party), Claudean M. Cartwright (Republican), and Laverne Mixon (Democrat) won.

  • "Toni" Malone RepublicanElected

    18.0% 143 votes

  • Frances B. Womack RepublicanElected

    15.3% 122 votes

  • Sue Proffer No partyElected

    15.2% 121 votes

  • Claudean M. Cartwright RepublicanElected

    14.6% 116 votes

  • Laverne Mixon DemocratElected

    13.5% 107 votes

2 other candidates: 23.4% together
H. H. "Jack" McConnell Democrat12.3%98
Marvin A. Davis Other party11.1%88

By precinct in Jackson Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
"Toni" Malone
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 742 votes cast at the polls in 1 precinct. The 53 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

795 votes cast.

Courts and judges

District Attorney, 2nd Judicial District Court

No one got a majority, so Darrell R. Avery (Democrat) and Jonathan M. Stewart (Democrat) went to a runoff.

This race covers 3 parishes; the results below are for all of them. In Jackson Parish: Darrell R. Avery 59.5%, Jonathan M. Stewart 11.1%, David M. Newell 10.0%, Chris Bowman 19.5%.

  • Darrell R. Avery DemocratIn runoff

    30.9% 3,712 votes

  • Jonathan M. Stewart DemocratIn runoff

    30.2% 3,631 votes

  • David M. Newell DemocratDefeated

    21.1% 2,531 votes

  • Chris Bowman DemocratDefeated

    17.8% 2,137 votes

By precinct in Jackson Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
Darrell R. Avery
  • Another candidate, or a tie
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 3,744 votes cast at the polls in 29 precincts. The 508 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

12,011 votes cast.

Results by parish
ParishDarrell R. AveryJonathan M. StewartDavid M. NewellChris BowmanTurnout
Bienville Parish13.1%54855.6%2,32618.7%78112.7%530
Claiborne Parish17.8%63623.3%83437.1%1,32521.8%779
Jackson Parish59.5%2,52811.1%47110.0%42519.5%828

Justice of the Peace, Justice of the Peace District E

Sharon L. Satcher (Democrat) won with 50.2% of the vote.

  • Sharon L. Satcher DemocratElected

    50.2% 318 votes

  • Robert Hunter DemocratDefeated

    49.8% 315 votes

By precinct in Jackson Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
Sharon L. Satcher
Robert Hunter
  • Another candidate, or a tie
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 541 votes cast at the polls in 8 precincts. The 92 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

633 votes cast.

Constable, Justice of the Peace District C

Wayne Mosley (Republican) won with 50.9% of the vote.

  • Wayne Mosley RepublicanElected

    50.9% 596 votes

  • Hyrum W. Chambless DemocratDefeated

    49.1% 576 votes

By precinct in Jackson Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
Wayne Mosley
Hyrum W. Chambless
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 1,046 votes cast at the polls in 12 precincts. The 126 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

1,172 votes cast.

Constable, Justice of the Peace District E

John R. Williams (Democrat) won with 50.6% of the vote.

  • John R. Williams DemocratElected

    50.6% 321 votes

  • Devin Flowers DemocratDefeated

    49.4% 313 votes

By precinct in Jackson Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
John R. Williams
Devin Flowers
  • Another candidate, or a tie
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 541 votes cast at the polls in 8 precincts. The 93 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

634 votes cast.

Statewide and federal races in Jackson 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 Jackson Parish: Rodney Alexander 94.0%, Andrew Clack 6.0%.

  • Rodney Alexander RepublicanElected

    89.7% 27,819 votes

  • Andrew Clack RepublicanDefeated

    10.3% 3,203 votes

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

Shows the 1,151 votes cast at the polls in 29 precincts. The 231 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 Jackson Parish: Foster Campbell 78.3%, James "Jim" Crowley 21.7%.

  • Foster Campbell DemocratElected

    78.1% 120,805 votes

  • James "Jim" Crowley No partyDefeated

    21.9% 33,916 votes

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

Shows the 3,535 votes cast at the polls in 29 precincts. The 495 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

154,721 votes cast.

Turnout by precinct