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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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Claiborne Parish

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.

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District Attorney, 2nd Judicial District Court

Jonathan M. Stewart (Democrat) won with 51.2% of the vote.

This race covers 3 parishes; the results below are for all of them. In Claiborne Parish: Jonathan M. Stewart 54.0%, Darrell R. Avery 46.0%.

  • Jonathan M. Stewart DemocratElected

    51.2% 10,313 votes

  • Darrell R. Avery DemocratDefeated

    48.8% 9,815 votes

By precinct in Claiborne Parish

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

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

Shows the 4,472 votes cast at the polls in 28 precincts. The 1,613 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

20,128 votes cast.

Results by parish
ParishJonathan M. StewartDarrell R. AveryTurnout
Bienville Parish68.2%4,70431.8%2,198
Claiborne Parish54.0%3,28846.0%2,797
Jackson Parish32.5%2,32167.5%4,820

Statewide and federal races in Claiborne 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 Claiborne Parish: John McCain, Sarah Palin 54.8%, Barack Obama, Joe Biden 44.2%, "Ron" Paul,Barry Goldwater,Jr. Louisiana Taxpayers Party 0.3%, Cynthia McKinney,Rosa Clemente Green Party 0.4%.

  • John McCain, Sarah Palin RepublicanElected

    58.6% 1,148,275 votes

  • Barack Obama, Joe Biden DemocratDefeated

    39.9% 782,989 votes

  • "Ron" Paul,Barry Goldwater,Jr. Louisiana Taxpayers PartyDefeated

    0.5% 9,368 votes

  • Cynthia McKinney,Rosa Clemente Green PartyDefeated

    0.5% 9,187 votes

5 other candidates: 0.6% together
Ralph Nader, Matt Gonzalez Independent0.4%6,997
Chuck Baldwin, Darrell Castle Constitution Party0.1%2,581
James Harris, Alyson Kennedy Socialist Workers Party0.0%735
Gloria La Riva, Eugene Puryear Socialism and Liberation0.0%354
Gene Amondson, Leroy Pletten Prohibition0.0%275

By precinct in Claiborne 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 5,105 votes cast at the polls in 28 precincts. The 1,736 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

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 Claiborne Parish: Mary Landrieu 52.7%, John Kennedy 43.8%, Richard Fontanesi 0.8%, "Jay" Patel 0.6%.

  • 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 Claiborne 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 4,874 votes cast at the polls in 28 precincts. The 1,704 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

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 Claiborne Parish: Paul J. Carmouche 51.2%, Willie Banks 48.8%.

  • Paul J. Carmouche DemocratElected

    62.0% 93,093 votes

  • Willie Banks DemocratDefeated

    38.0% 57,078 votes

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

Shows the 2,959 votes cast at the polls in 28 precincts. The 1,107 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

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 Claiborne Parish: John Fleming 61.9%, "Chris" Gorman 38.1%.

  • John Fleming RepublicanElected

    55.6% 43,012 votes

  • "Chris" Gorman RepublicanDefeated

    44.4% 34,405 votes

By precinct in Claiborne 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 1,205 votes cast at the polls in 28 precincts. The 463 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

77,417 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 Claiborne Parish: For 75.1%, Against 24.9%.

  • ForApproved

    69.4% 1,129,899 votes

  • Against

    30.6% 497,283 votes

By precinct in Claiborne 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 3,408 votes cast at the polls in 28 precincts. The 1,444 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

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 Claiborne Parish: For 67.4%, Against 32.6%.

  • ForApproved

    59.8% 952,140 votes

  • Against

    40.2% 641,350 votes

By precinct in Claiborne Parish

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Which side won each precinct, and by how much

Under 55%55 to 65%Over 65%
For
Against
  • A tie
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 3,355 votes cast at the polls in 28 precincts. The 1,413 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

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 Claiborne Parish: For 64.0%, Against 36.0%.

  • ForApproved

    61.8% 981,577 votes

  • Against

    38.2% 607,771 votes

By precinct in Claiborne Parish

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Which side won each precinct, and by how much

Under 55%55 to 65%Over 65%
For
Against
  • A tie
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 3,321 votes cast at the polls in 28 precincts. The 1,400 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

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 Claiborne Parish: For 69.4%, Against 30.6%.

  • For

    44.6% 704,130 votes

  • AgainstDefeated

    55.4% 875,272 votes

By precinct in Claiborne 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 3,684 votes cast at the polls in 28 precincts. The 1,454 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

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 Claiborne Parish: For 51.5%, Against 48.5%.

  • For

    49.9% 778,275 votes

  • AgainstDefeated

    50.1% 780,125 votes

By precinct in Claiborne 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 3,238 votes cast at the polls in 28 precincts. The 1,373 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

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 Claiborne Parish: For 53.3%, Against 46.7%.

  • For

    49.5% 771,132 votes

  • AgainstDefeated

    50.5% 786,999 votes

By precinct in Claiborne Parish

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Which side won each precinct, and by how much

Under 55%55 to 65%Over 65%
For
Against
  • A tie
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 3,208 votes cast at the polls in 28 precincts. The 1,360 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

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 Claiborne Parish: For 47.0%, Against 53.0%.

  • For

    44.3% 670,816 votes

  • AgainstDefeated

    55.7% 842,009 votes

By precinct in Claiborne Parish

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Which side won each precinct, and by how much

Under 55%55 to 65%Over 65%
For
Against
  • A tie
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 3,343 votes cast at the polls in 28 precincts. The 1,366 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

1,512,825 votes cast.

Turnout by precinct