On the ballot: U.S. House general elections where no candidate won in November, plus a special election for State Senate District 14 in East Baton Rouge Parish.
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Local election results for Tuesday, November 4, 2008, including statewide races. Official results from the Louisiana Secretary of State. Each race has a map by precinct.
Micheal Whitehead (No party) won with 59.2% of the vote.
Micheal Whitehead No partyElected
59.2%811 votes
"Steve" Eaves DemocratDefeated
40.8%558 votes
By precinct in Beauregard Parish
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Who got the most votes in each precinct, and their share
Under 50%
50 to 60%
Over 60%
Micheal Whitehead
"Steve" Eaves
Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 1,178 votes cast at the polls in 8 precincts. The 191 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.
Results by precinct
1,369 votes cast.
Statewide and federal races in Beauregard Parish
President
John McCain, Sarah Palin (Republican) won with 58.6% of the vote.
This race covers 64 parishes; the results below are for all of them. In Beauregard Parish: John McCain, Sarah Palin 76.2%, Barack Obama, Joe Biden 21.8%, "Ron" Paul,Barry Goldwater,Jr. Louisiana Taxpayers Party 0.6%, Cynthia McKinney,Rosa Clemente Green Party 0.5%.
Cynthia McKinney,Rosa Clemente Green PartyDefeated
0.5%9,187 votes
5 other candidates: 0.6% together
Ralph Nader, Matt Gonzalez Independent
0.4%
6,997
Chuck Baldwin, Darrell Castle Constitution Party
0.1%
2,581
James Harris, Alyson Kennedy Socialist Workers Party
0.0%
735
Gloria La Riva, Eugene Puryear Socialism and Liberation
0.0%
354
Gene Amondson, Leroy Pletten Prohibition
0.0%
275
By precinct in Beauregard Parish
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Who got the most votes in each precinct, and their share
Under 50%
50 to 60%
Over 60%
John McCain, Sarah Palin
Barack Obama, Joe Biden
Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 11,348 votes cast at the polls in 45 precincts. The 2,726 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.
Results by precinct
1,960,761 votes cast.
U.S. Senator
Mary Landrieu (Democrat) won with 52.1% of the vote.
This race covers 64 parishes; the results below are for all of them. In Beauregard Parish: Mary Landrieu 39.7%, John Kennedy 56.2%, Richard Fontanesi 1.3%, "Jay" Patel 1.4%.
Mary Landrieu DemocratElected
52.1%988,298 votes
John Kennedy RepublicanDefeated
45.7%867,177 votes
Richard Fontanesi LibertarianDefeated
1.0%18,590 votes
"Jay" Patel No partyDefeated
0.7%13,729 votes
Robert Stewart Other partyDefeated
0.5%8,780 votes
By precinct in Beauregard Parish
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Who got the most votes in each precinct, and their share
Under 50%
50 to 60%
Over 60%
Mary Landrieu
John Kennedy
Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 10,696 votes cast at the polls in 45 precincts. The 2,646 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.
Results by precinct
1,896,574 votes cast.
U.S. Representative, 4th Congressional District (Democratic primary)
Paul J. Carmouche (Democrat) won with 62.0% of the vote.
This race covers 13 parishes; the results below are for all of them. In Beauregard Parish: Paul J. Carmouche 52.4%, Willie Banks 47.6%.
Paul J. Carmouche DemocratElected
62.0%93,093 votes
Willie Banks DemocratDefeated
38.0%57,078 votes
By precinct in Beauregard 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 5,433 votes cast at the polls in 45 precincts. The 1,377 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.
Results by precinct
150,171 votes cast.
U.S. Representative, 4th Congressional District (Republican primary)
John Fleming (Republican) won with 55.6% of the vote.
This race covers 13 parishes; the results below are for all of them. In Beauregard Parish: John Fleming 43.8%, "Chris" Gorman 56.2%.
John Fleming RepublicanElected
55.6%43,012 votes
"Chris" Gorman RepublicanDefeated
44.4%34,405 votes
By precinct in Beauregard 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
Another candidate, or a tie
Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 3,070 votes cast at the polls in 45 precincts. The 880 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.
Results by precinct
77,417 votes cast.
Propositions, taxes, and recalls
Parishwide School District Proposition Summary: Authority to issue $39,800,000 of 20 year general obligation bonds of Parishwide School District of Beauregard Parish to pay the cost of renovating, improving, equipping and furnishing school buildings and school related facilities throughout the District, substantially in accordance with the resolution adopted by the Parish School Board prior to this election specifying the renovations and improvements to be made with bond proceeds, said bonds to be payable from ad valorem taxes.
PW- School Board, $39,800,000 Bond - School Board - 20 Yr.
Passed: 65.3% voted yes and 34.7% voted no.
What the ballot said
Shall Parishwide School District of the Parish of Beauregard, State of Louisiana (the "District"), incur debt and issue bonds to the amount of Thirty-Nine Million Eight Hundred Thousand Dollars ($39,800,000), to run not exceeding twenty (20) years from date thereof, with interest at a rate not exceeding seven per centum (7%) per annum, for the purpose of acquiring and/or improving lands for building sites and playgrounds, if necessary, including construction of necessary sidewalks and streets adjacent thereto; purchasing, erecting and/or improving school buildings and other school related facilities within and for the District, and acquiring the necessary equipment and furnishings therefor, with the proceeds of the bonds to be first dedicated and expended to pay the cost of renovating, improving, equipping and furnishing school buildings and school related facilities throughout the District substantially in accordance with the resolution adopted by the Parish School Board prior to this election specifying the renovations and improvements to be made with bond proceeds, title to which shall be in the public, which bonds will be general obligations of the District, and will be payable from ad valorem taxes to be levied and collected in the manner provided by Article VI, Section 33 of the Constitution of the State of Louisiana of 1974, and statutory authority supplemental thereto?
YesApproved
65.3%8,167 votes
No
34.7%4,331 votes
By precinct in Beauregard Parish
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Which side won each precinct, and by how much
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55 to 65%
Over 65%
Yes
No
Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 10,001 votes cast at the polls in 45 precincts. The 2,497 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.
Results by precinct
12,498 votes cast.
Constitutional amendments
Amendment 1
2 1/2 terms in 3 consec.terms not appt/elect
Passed: 69.4% voted for and 30.6% voted against.
This race covers 64 parishes; the results below are for all of them. In Beauregard Parish: For 74.0%, Against 26.0%.
ForApproved
69.4%1,129,899 votes
Against
30.6%497,283 votes
By precinct in Beauregard Parish
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Which side won each precinct, and by how much
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55 to 65%
Over 65%
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Against
Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 9,833 votes cast at the polls in 45 precincts. The 2,500 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.
Results by precinct
1,627,182 votes cast.
Amendment 2
Extra Session - 7 calendar days prior
Passed: 59.8% voted for and 40.2% voted against.
This race covers 64 parishes; the results below are for all of them. In Beauregard Parish: For 60.9%, Against 39.1%.
ForApproved
59.8%952,140 votes
Against
40.2%641,350 votes
By precinct in Beauregard Parish
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Which side won each precinct, and by how much
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55 to 65%
Over 65%
For
Against
Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 9,693 votes cast at the polls in 45 precincts. The 2,446 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.
Results by precinct
1,593,490 votes cast.
Amendment 3
Legis.-temp. successor ordered active duty
Passed: 61.8% voted for and 38.2% voted against.
This race covers 64 parishes; the results below are for all of them. In Beauregard Parish: For 68.7%, Against 31.3%.
ForApproved
61.8%981,577 votes
Against
38.2%607,771 votes
By precinct in Beauregard Parish
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Which side won each precinct, and by how much
Under 55%
55 to 65%
Over 65%
For
Against
Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 9,687 votes cast at the polls in 45 precincts. The 2,489 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.
Results by precinct
1,589,348 votes cast.
Amendment 4
Increase gen.severance tax allocat.to parish
Passed: 44.6% voted for and 55.4% voted against.
This race covers 64 parishes; the results below are for all of them. In Beauregard Parish: For 41.0%, Against 59.0%.
For
44.6%704,130 votes
AgainstDefeated
55.4%875,272 votes
By precinct in Beauregard Parish
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Which side won each precinct, and by how much
Under 55%
55 to 65%
Over 65%
For
Against
Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 9,608 votes cast at the polls in 45 precincts. The 2,441 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.
Results by precinct
1,579,402 votes cast.
Amendment 5
New Prop. purchased / replace prop. sold
Passed: 49.9% voted for and 50.1% voted against.
This race covers 64 parishes; the results below are for all of them. In Beauregard Parish: For 43.4%, Against 56.6%.
For
49.9%778,275 votes
AgainstDefeated
50.1%780,125 votes
By precinct in Beauregard Parish
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Which side won each precinct, and by how much
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55 to 65%
Over 65%
For
Against
Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 9,508 votes cast at the polls in 45 precincts. The 2,405 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.
Results by precinct
1,558,400 votes cast.
Amendment 6
Remove certain restrictions on blighted prop.
Passed: 49.5% voted for and 50.5% voted against.
This race covers 64 parishes; the results below are for all of them. In Beauregard Parish: For 45.0%, Against 55.0%.
For
49.5%771,132 votes
AgainstDefeated
50.5%786,999 votes
By precinct in Beauregard Parish
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Which side won each precinct, and by how much
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55 to 65%
Over 65%
For
Against
A tie
Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 9,517 votes cast at the polls in 45 precincts. The 2,399 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.
Results by precinct
1,558,131 votes cast.
Amendment 7
Contributions to post-employ. benefit funds
Passed: 44.3% voted for and 55.7% voted against.
This race covers 64 parishes; the results below are for all of them. In Beauregard Parish: For 43.1%, Against 56.9%.
For
44.3%670,816 votes
AgainstDefeated
55.7%842,009 votes
By precinct in Beauregard Parish
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Which side won each precinct, and by how much
Under 55%
55 to 65%
Over 65%
For
Against
Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 9,012 votes cast at the polls in 45 precincts. The 2,386 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.