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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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Evangeline 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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Cities, towns, and villages

Town of Mamou

Alderman, District 4, Town of Mamou

Robin Young (Democrat) won with 60.4% of the vote.

  • Robin Young DemocratElected

    60.4% 223 votes

  • Mark Jerry Deshotels DemocratDefeated

    39.6% 146 votes

By precinct in Evangeline Parish

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

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

Shows the 282 votes cast at the polls in 2 precincts. The 87 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

369 votes cast.

Courts and judges

City Marshal, City Court, City of Ville Platte

Ronald "T" Doucet (Democrat) won with 50.9% of the vote.

  • Ronald "T" Doucet DemocratElected

    50.9% 4,030 votes

  • "Blaine" Matte DemocratDefeated

    49.1% 3,893 votes

By precinct in Evangeline Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
Ronald "T" Doucet
"Blaine" Matte
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 4,844 votes cast at the polls in 31 precincts. The 3,079 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

7,923 votes cast.

Statewide and federal races in Evangeline 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 Evangeline Parish: John McCain, Sarah Palin 61.3%, Barack Obama, Joe Biden 36.6%, "Ron" Paul,Barry Goldwater,Jr. Louisiana Taxpayers Party 0.3%, Cynthia McKinney,Rosa Clemente Green Party 0.9%.

  • 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 Evangeline 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 11,851 votes cast at the polls in 59 precincts. The 4,125 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 Evangeline Parish: Mary Landrieu 52.8%, John Kennedy 44.7%, Richard Fontanesi 1.2%, "Jay" Patel 0.8%.

  • 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 Evangeline 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 11,316 votes cast at the polls in 59 precincts. The 3,999 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, 7th Congressional District

Charles W. Boustany, Jr. (Republican) won with 61.9% of the vote.

This race covers 8 parishes; the results below are for all of them. In Evangeline Parish: Charles W. Boustany, Jr. 45.8%, Donald "Don" Cravins, Jr. 47.7%, Peter Vidrine 6.5%.

  • Charles W. Boustany, Jr. RepublicanElected

    61.9% 177,173 votes

  • Donald "Don" Cravins, Jr. DemocratDefeated

    34.3% 98,280 votes

  • Peter Vidrine Other partyDefeated

    3.8% 10,846 votes

By precinct in Evangeline Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
Charles W. Boustany, Jr.
Donald "Don" Cravins, Jr.
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 6,467 votes cast at the polls in 32 precincts. The 2,827 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

286,299 votes cast.

Propositions, taxes, and recalls

Road District No. 4 Proposition Summary: Authority to extend and continue to levy a 15 mills property tax for a period of 20 years beginning with the year 2009 for the purpose of constructing and improving Parish roads and highways within the District, or for the maintenance thereof, said tax to be in lieu of and replace a tax of 15 mills now authorized to be levied through the year 2016 pursuant to an election held in the District on November 7, 2006.

Road District No.4, 15 Mills - Police Jury - 20 Yrs.

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

What the ballot said

Shall Road District No. 4 of the Parish of Evangeline, State of Louisiana (the "District") be authorized to extend and continue to levy a fifteen (15) mills tax (the estimated amount reasonably expected to be collected from the levy of the tax for one entire year being $201,915) on all the property subject to taxation in the District for a period of twenty (20) years beginning with the year 2009 and ending with the year 2028, for the purpose of constructing and improving Parish roads and highways within the District, or for the maintenance thereof, said tax to be in lieu of and replace a tax of 15 mills now authorized to be levied through the year 2016 pursuant to an election held in the District on November 7, 2006?

  • YesApproved

    62.8% 734 votes

  • No

    37.2% 434 votes

By precinct in Evangeline Parish

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Which side won each precinct, and by how much

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

Shows the 1,000 votes cast at the polls in 12 precincts. The 168 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

1,168 votes cast.

Ward One Wardwide School District Bond Proposition Summary: Authority to issue not exceeding $17,750,000 of general obligation bonds for a term not exceeding 30 years, with the proceeds of the bonds to be used for the purpose of improving building sites and playgrounds, 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, as described and set forth in Plan B approved by the School Board on August 20, 2008, said bonds to be payable primarily from ad valorem taxes and may be additionally payable from the levy and collection of any sales and use tax hereafter approved by the voters of the District.

Wd.One Wd.Wide Sch.Dist., $17,750,000 Bond - SB - 30 Yrs.

Passed: 48.3% voted yes and 51.7% voted no.

What the ballot said

Shall Ward One Wardwide School District of the Parish of Evangeline, State of Louisiana (the "District"), incur debt and issue bonds to the amount of Seventeen Million Seven Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($17,750,000), to be issued in series from time to time, to run not exceeding thirty (30) years from date thereof, with interest at a rate not exceeding seven per centum (7%) per annum, for the purpose of improving building sites and playgrounds, 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, as described and set forth in Plan B approved by the School Board on August 20, 2008, title to which shall be in the public, which bonds will be general obligations of the District, and will be payable primarily 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 and may be additionally payable from the levy and collection of any sales and use tax hereafter approved by the voters of the District?

  • Yes

    48.3% 3,755 votes

  • NoDefeated

    51.7% 4,015 votes

By precinct in Evangeline 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 4,668 votes cast at the polls in 31 precincts. The 3,102 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

7,770 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 Evangeline Parish: For 64.8%, Against 35.2%.

  • ForApproved

    69.4% 1,129,899 votes

  • Against

    30.6% 497,283 votes

By precinct in Evangeline 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 9,090 votes cast at the polls in 59 precincts. The 3,645 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 Evangeline Parish: For 56.4%, Against 43.6%.

  • ForApproved

    59.8% 952,140 votes

  • Against

    40.2% 641,350 votes

By precinct in Evangeline 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 8,919 votes cast at the polls in 59 precincts. The 3,501 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 Evangeline Parish: For 59.2%, Against 40.8%.

  • ForApproved

    61.8% 981,577 votes

  • Against

    38.2% 607,771 votes

By precinct in Evangeline 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 8,869 votes cast at the polls in 59 precincts. The 3,573 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 Evangeline Parish: For 52.4%, Against 47.6%.

  • For

    44.6% 704,130 votes

  • AgainstDefeated

    55.4% 875,272 votes

By precinct in Evangeline 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 9,061 votes cast at the polls in 59 precincts. The 3,543 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 Evangeline Parish: For 44.8%, Against 55.2%.

  • For

    49.9% 778,275 votes

  • AgainstDefeated

    50.1% 780,125 votes

By precinct in Evangeline 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 8,685 votes cast at the polls in 59 precincts. The 3,508 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 Evangeline Parish: For 44.0%, Against 56.0%.

  • For

    49.5% 771,132 votes

  • AgainstDefeated

    50.5% 786,999 votes

By precinct in Evangeline 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 8,668 votes cast at the polls in 59 precincts. The 3,460 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 Evangeline Parish: For 41.7%, Against 58.3%.

  • For

    44.3% 670,816 votes

  • AgainstDefeated

    55.7% 842,009 votes

By precinct in Evangeline 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 8,343 votes cast at the polls in 59 precincts. The 3,474 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