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Webster 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 Cotton Valley

Mayor, Town of Cotton Valley

Comerdis Phillips (Democrat) won with 51.4% of the vote.

  • Comerdis Phillips DemocratElected

    51.4% 149 votes

  • "Ken" Gray RepublicanDefeated

    44.5% 129 votes

  • "Jamie" Robinson No partyDefeated

    4.1% 12 votes

By precinct in Webster Parish

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

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

Shows the 276 votes cast at the polls in 1 precinct. The 14 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

290 votes cast.

Aldermen, Town of Cotton Valley

Evelyn Parish (Democrat), Wanda Dick (Democrat), "Chris" Williams (No party), Charlene Lewis (Republican), and Adam Hurley (Republican) won.

  • Evelyn Parish DemocratElected

    20.1% 216 votes

  • Wanda Dick DemocratElected

    17.5% 189 votes

  • "Chris" Williams No partyElected

    17.1% 184 votes

  • Charlene Lewis RepublicanElected

    15.9% 171 votes

  • Adam Hurley RepublicanElected

    14.9% 161 votes

1 other candidate: 14.5% together
James Collins Democrat14.5%156

By precinct in Webster Parish

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

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

Shows the 1,019 votes cast at the polls in 1 precinct. The 58 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

1,077 votes cast.

Town of Cullen

Mayor, Town of Cullen

Bobby Washington (Democrat) won with 72.6% of the vote.

  • Bobby Washington DemocratElected

    72.6% 180 votes

  • Terry "Bippy" Hoof No partyDefeated

    27.4% 68 votes

By precinct in Webster Parish

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

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

Shows the 232 votes cast at the polls in 2 precincts. The 16 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

248 votes cast.

Aldermen, Town of Cullen

Barbara T. Green (Democrat) won with 63.0% of the vote.

  • Barbara T. Green DemocratElected

    63.0% 150 votes

  • Denise "Ne C" Epps No partyDefeated

    37.0% 88 votes

By precinct in Webster Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
Barbara T. Green
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 223 votes cast at the polls in 2 precincts. The 15 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

238 votes cast.

Town of Sarepta

Mayor, Town of Sarepta

E. L. Edwards (Democrat) won with 69.9% of the vote.

  • E. L. Edwards DemocratElected

    69.9% 179 votes

  • Wayne Mathews DemocratDefeated

    30.1% 77 votes

By precinct in Webster Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
E. L. Edwards
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 243 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.

256 votes cast.

Town of Sibley

Aldermen, Town of Sibley

"Doyle" Chanler (Democrat), John Langford (No party), Richard W. Davis, Sr. (No party), Wayne Bolton (No party), and Robert Smart, Jr. (Democrat) won.

  • "Doyle" Chanler DemocratElected

    19.7% 201 votes

  • John Langford No partyElected

    19.1% 195 votes

  • Richard W. Davis, Sr. No partyElected

    17.1% 175 votes

  • Wayne Bolton No partyElected

    16.3% 167 votes

  • Robert Smart, Jr. DemocratElected

    16.1% 165 votes

1 other candidate: 11.6% together
Larry Merritt Democrat11.6%119

By precinct in Webster Parish

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

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

Shows the 986 votes cast at the polls in 1 precinct. The 36 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

1,022 votes cast.

Village of Dixie Inn

Mayor, Village of Dixie Inn

Ava N. McWhorter (Democrat) won with 73.7% of the vote.

  • Ava N. McWhorter DemocratElected

    73.7% 42 votes

  • Marshall E. Martin DemocratDefeated

    26.3% 15 votes

By precinct in Webster Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
Ava N. McWhorter
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 55 votes cast at the polls in 2 precincts. The 2 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

57 votes cast.

Courts and judges

District Judge, 26th Judicial District Court, Division A

Michael "Mike" Craig (Republican) won with 51.0% of the vote.

This race covers 2 parishes; the results below are for all of them. In Webster Parish: Michael "Mike" Craig 48.1%, Dewey E. Burchett, Jr. 51.9%.

  • Michael "Mike" Craig RepublicanElected

    51.0% 12,182 votes

  • Dewey E. Burchett, Jr. DemocratDefeated

    49.0% 11,683 votes

By precinct in Webster Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
Michael "Mike" Craig
Dewey E. Burchett, Jr.
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 6,680 votes cast at the polls in 41 precincts. The 601 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

23,865 votes cast.

Results by parish
ParishMichael "Mike" CraigDewey E. Burchett, Jr.Turnout
Bossier Parish52.4%8,68347.6%7,901
Webster Parish48.1%3,49951.9%3,782

Justice(s) of the Peace, Justice of the Peace District 5

Michelle Pittman (No party) and Larry J. Toland, Sr. (Republican) won.

  • Michelle Pittman No partyElected

    40.2% 371 votes

  • Larry J. Toland, Sr. RepublicanElected

    35.0% 323 votes

  • John D. Smith, Sr. No partyDefeated

    24.7% 228 votes

By precinct in Webster Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
Michelle Pittman
Larry J. Toland, Sr.
  • Another candidate, or a tie
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 866 votes cast at the polls in 6 precincts. The 56 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

922 votes cast.

Constable(s), Justice of the Peace District 3

"Mike" Burton (Republican) won with 72.3% of the vote.

  • "Mike" Burton RepublicanElected

    72.3% 532 votes

  • "Ed" Jordan RepublicanDefeated

    27.7% 204 votes

By precinct in Webster Parish

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

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

Shows the 712 votes cast at the polls in 4 precincts. The 24 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

736 votes cast.

Constable(s), Justice of the Peace District 5

Marsha Toland (Republican) and Roy "Milton" Wells (Republican) won.

  • Marsha Toland RepublicanElected

    36.3% 338 votes

  • Roy "Milton" Wells RepublicanElected

    33.2% 309 votes

  • "Gayle" Smith DemocratDefeated

    30.5% 284 votes

By precinct in Webster Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
Marsha Toland
Roy "Milton" Wells
"Gayle" Smith
  • Another candidate, or a tie
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 871 votes cast at the polls in 6 precincts. The 60 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

931 votes cast.

Statewide and federal races in Webster Parish

U.S. Representative, 4th Congressional District (Democratic primary)

No one got a majority, so Paul J. Carmouche (Democrat) and Willie Banks (Democrat) went to a runoff.

This race covers 13 parishes; the results below are for all of them. In Webster Parish: Paul J. Carmouche 54.6%, Willie Banks 25.3%, John Milkovich 15.2%, Artis "Doc" Cash 4.8%.

  • Paul J. Carmouche DemocratIn runoff

    48.1% 36,936 votes

  • Willie Banks DemocratIn runoff

    23.0% 17,621 votes

  • John Milkovich DemocratDefeated

    21.0% 16,137 votes

  • Artis "Doc" Cash DemocratDefeated

    7.9% 6,065 votes

By precinct in Webster Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
Paul J. Carmouche
Willie Banks
  • Another candidate, or a tie
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 4,360 votes cast at the polls in 41 precincts. The 357 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

76,759 votes cast.

U.S. Representative, 4th Congressional District (Republican primary)

No one got a majority, so John Fleming (Republican) and "Chris" Gorman (Republican) went to a runoff.

This race covers 13 parishes; the results below are for all of them. In Webster Parish: John Fleming 41.7%, "Chris" Gorman 35.6%, "Jeff" Thompson 22.7%.

  • John Fleming RepublicanIn runoff

    35.1% 14,500 votes

  • "Chris" Gorman RepublicanIn runoff

    34.1% 14,072 votes

  • "Jeff" Thompson RepublicanDefeated

    30.8% 12,693 votes

By precinct in Webster Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
John Fleming
"Chris" Gorman
"Jeff" Thompson
  • Another candidate, or a tie
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 2,042 votes cast at the polls in 41 precincts. The 376 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

41,265 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 Webster Parish: Foster Campbell 79.1%, James "Jim" Crowley 20.9%.

  • Foster Campbell DemocratElected

    78.1% 120,805 votes

  • James "Jim" Crowley No partyDefeated

    21.9% 33,916 votes

By precinct in Webster 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 6,661 votes cast at the polls in 41 precincts. The 600 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

Cotton Valley Fire Protection District No. 8 Proposition (Millage Continuation) Summary: 10 year, 12 mills property tax continuation for acquiring, constructing, improving, maintaining and/or operating fire protection facilities and equipment for Cotton Valley Fire Protection District No. 8, including paying the cost of obtaining water for fire protection purposes.

Cotton Valley FPD No. 8, 12 Mills - BOC - 10 Yrs.

Passed: 76.7% voted yes and 23.3% voted no.

What the ballot said

Shall Cotton Valley Fire Protection District No. 8 of the Parish of Webster, State of Louisiana (the "District"), levy and collect an ad valorem tax of twelve (12) mills on all of the property subject to taxation within the District (an estimated $150,000 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 2009 and ending with the year 2018, for the purpose of acquiring, constructing, improving, maintaining and/or operating fire protection facilities and equipment in the District, including paying the cost of obtaining water for fire protection purposes?

  • YesApproved

    76.7% 211 votes

  • No

    23.3% 64 votes

By precinct in Webster 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 261 votes cast at the polls in 4 precincts. The 14 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

275 votes cast.

Cullen Fire Protection District No. 6 Proposition (Millage Renewal) Summary: 10-year 8.44-mill property tax renewal of Cullen Fire Protection District No.6 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 purposes.

Cullen FPD No. 6, 8.44 Mill - BOC - 10 Yr.

Passed: 89.5% voted yes and 10.5% voted no.

What the ballot said

Shall Cullen Fire Protection District No. 6 of the Parish of Webster, State of Louisiana (the "District"), continue to levy an ad valorem tax of eight and forty-four hundredths (8.44) mills on all the 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 $143,000 reasonably expected at this time to be collected from the levy of the Tax for an entire year), for the purpose of acquiring, constructing, improving, maintaining and/or operating fire protection facilities and equipment in and for the District, including the costs of obtaining water for fire protection purposes?

  • YesApproved

    89.5% 170 votes

  • No

    10.5% 20 votes

By precinct in Webster 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 170 votes cast at the polls in 6 precincts. The 20 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

190 votes cast.

Dubberly Fire Protection District No. 4 Proposition (Millage Renewal) Summary: 10 year, 10 mill property tax renewal for acquiring, constructing, improving, maintaining and/or operating fire protection facilities and equipment of Dubberly Fire Protection District No. 4, including the cost of obtaining water for fire protection purposes, and all purposes incidental thereto.

Dubberly FPD No. 4, 10 Mill - BOC - 10 Yr.

Passed: 66.9% voted yes and 33.1% voted no.

What the ballot said

Shall Dubberly Fire Protection District No. 4 of the Parish of Webster, State of Louisiana (the "District"), levy and collect an ad valorem tax of ten (10) mills on all the property subject to taxation in the District (an estimated $86,000 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 2009 and ending with the year 2018, for the purpose of acquiring, constructing, improving, maintaining and/or operating fire protection facilities and equipment of the District, including the cost of obtaining water for fire protection purposes, and all purposes incidental thereto?

  • YesApproved

    66.9% 115 votes

  • No

    33.1% 57 votes

By precinct in Webster 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 155 votes cast at the polls in 6 precincts. The 17 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

172 votes cast.

Proposition No. 1 Summary: Authority to sell beverages of alcoholic content containing not more than six percent alcohol by volume by package only and not for consumption on the premises in the Village of Heflin.

Village of Heflin Prop.#1, Prop.#1 - 6% Package Alcohol - Mayor&BOA

Passed: 37.2% voted yes and 62.8% voted no.

What the ballot said

Shall the sale of beverages of alcoholic content containing not more than six percent alcohol by volume be permitted by package only and not for consumption on the premises in the Village of Heflin?

  • Yes

    37.2% 48 votes

  • NoDefeated

    62.8% 81 votes

By precinct in Webster 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 119 votes cast at the polls in 1 precinct. The 10 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

129 votes cast.

Proposition No. 2 Summary: Authority to sell beverages of alcoholic content containing not more than six percent alcohol by volume for consumption on the premises in the Village of Heflin.

Village of Heflin Prop.#2, Prop.#2 - 6% Consumption Alcohol -Mayor&BOA

Passed: 14.2% voted yes and 85.8% voted no.

What the ballot said

Shall the sale of beverages of alcoholic content containing not more than six percent alcohol by volume for consumption on the premises be permitted in the Village of Heflin?

  • Yes

    14.2% 17 votes

  • NoDefeated

    85.8% 103 votes

By precinct in Webster 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 110 votes cast at the polls in 1 precinct. The 10 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

120 votes cast.

Proposition No. 3 Summary: Authority to sell beverages of alcoholic content containing one-half of one percent alcohol by volume and above for consumption on the premises in the Village of Heflin.

Village of Heflin Prop.#3, Prop.#3 - 1/2% Consumption Alcohol -Mayor&BOA

Passed: 12.4% voted yes and 87.6% voted no.

What the ballot said

Shall the sale of beverage alcohol containing one-half of one percent alcohol by volume and above for consumption on the premises be permitted in the Village of Heflin?

  • Yes

    12.4% 15 votes

  • NoDefeated

    87.6% 106 votes

By precinct in Webster 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 111 votes cast at the polls in 1 precinct. The 10 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

121 votes cast.

Proposition No. 4 Summary: Authority to sell beverages of alcoholic content containing one-half of one percent alcohol by volume and above by package only and not for consumption on the premises in the Village of Heflin.

Village of Heflin Prop.#4, Prop.#4 - 1/2% Package Alcohol -Mayor&BOA

Passed: 14.9% voted yes and 85.1% voted no.

What the ballot said

Shall the sale of beverages of alcoholic content containing one-half of one percent alcohol by volume and above by the package only and not for consumption on the premises be permitted in the Village of Heflin?

  • Yes

    14.9% 18 votes

  • NoDefeated

    85.1% 103 votes

By precinct in Webster 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 111 votes cast at the polls in 1 precinct. The 10 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

121 votes cast.

Proposition No. 5 Summary: Authority to sell beverages of high and low alcoholic content permitted only on the premises of restaurant establishments which have been issued an "R" permit as defined by law in the Village of Heflin.

Village of Heflin Prop.#5, Prop.#5 - Restaurant - Mayor&BOA

Passed: 15.7% voted yes and 84.3% voted no.

What the ballot said

Shall the sale of beverages of high and low alcoholic content be permitted only on the premises of restaurant establishments which have been issued an "R" permit as defined by law in the Village of Heflin?

  • Yes

    15.7% 19 votes

  • NoDefeated

    84.3% 102 votes

By precinct in Webster 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 111 votes cast at the polls in 1 precinct. The 10 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

121 votes cast.

Turnout by precinct