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.
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 Franklin Parish: John McCain, Sarah Palin 67.1%, Barack Obama, Joe Biden 31.6%, "Ron" Paul,Barry Goldwater,Jr. Louisiana Taxpayers Party 0.3%, Cynthia McKinney,Rosa Clemente Green Party 0.4%.
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 Franklin 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 7,380 votes cast at the polls in 28 precincts. The 1,978 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 Franklin Parish: Mary Landrieu 42.1%, John Kennedy 56.0%, Richard Fontanesi 0.9%, "Jay" Patel 0.5%.
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 Franklin 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 7,034 votes cast at the polls in 28 precincts. The 1,954 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.
Propositions, taxes, and recalls
City of Winnsboro Proposition (.5% Sales Tax) Summary: Authority for the City of Winnsboro, Parish of Franklin, State of Louisiana to levy a .5% sales and use tax proceeds of which will be used for such lawful purposes as determined by the governing authority of the City.
City of Winnsboro (.5%), .5% S&U Tax - Mayor & CC
Passed: 50.9% voted yes and 49.1% voted no.
What the ballot said
Shall the City of Winnsboro, Parish of Franklin, State of Louisiana (the "City"), under the provisions of Article VI, Section 29 of the Constitution of the State of Louisiana of 1974, and other constitutional and statutory authority, be authorized to levy and collect a tax of one-half percent (.5%) (the "Tax"), upon the sale at retail, the use, the lease or rental, the consumption, and the storage for use or consumption, of tangible personal property and on sales of services in the City, all as defined by law, beginning January 1, 2009, with the proceeds of the Tax (after paying the reasonable and necessary costs and expenses of collecting and administering the Tax), to be dedicated and used for such lawful purposes as determined by the Governing Authority of the City including without limitation, support of the General Fund of the City, and for further authority to fund a portion of the avails of the Tax into Bonds in the manner provided by law? It is estimated (as of the date of this proposition) that the amount reasonably expected to be collected from the levy of the Tax for the first year will be approximately $628,000.
YesApproved
50.9%762 votes
No
49.1%735 votes
By precinct in Franklin 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 1,139 votes cast at the polls in 9 precincts. The 358 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.
Results by precinct
1,497 votes cast.
City of Winnsboro Proposition (2% Hotel/Motel Occupancy Tax) Summary: Authority for the City of Winnsboro to levy a 2% hotel/motel occupancy tax to be used to fund the maintenance and operation of a civic center located in the City of Winnsboro.
City of Winnsboro (2%), 2% Hotel/Motel Tax - Mayor & CC
Passed: 55.9% voted yes and 44.1% voted no.
What the ballot said
Shall the City of Winnsboro, Parish of Franklin, State of Louisiana (the "City"), under the provisions of Chapter 6, Subpart E of Title 33 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, as amended (La. R.S. 33:2740.18.3), and other constitutional and statutory authority, be authorized to levy and collect a tax of two percent (2%) (the "Tax"), upon the paid occupancy of hotel/motel rooms located within the City of Winnsboro, beginning January 1, 2009, with the proceeds of the Tax (after paying the reasonable and necessary costs and expenses of collecting and administering the Tax), to be dedicated and used to fund the maintenance and operation of a civic center located within the City of Winnsboro? The amount reasonably expected to be collected from the levy of the Tax for the first year will be approximately $25,000.
YesApproved
55.9%827 votes
No
44.1%653 votes
By precinct in Franklin 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 1,122 votes cast at the polls in 9 precincts. The 358 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.
Results by precinct
1,480 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 Franklin Parish: For 60.9%, Against 39.1%.
ForApproved
69.4%1,129,899 votes
Against
30.6%497,283 votes
By precinct in Franklin 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 5,782 votes cast at the polls in 28 precincts. The 1,793 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 Franklin Parish: For 56.8%, Against 43.2%.
ForApproved
59.8%952,140 votes
Against
40.2%641,350 votes
By precinct in Franklin 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 5,710 votes cast at the polls in 28 precincts. The 1,745 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 Franklin Parish: For 57.4%, Against 42.6%.
ForApproved
61.8%981,577 votes
Against
38.2%607,771 votes
By precinct in Franklin 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 5,656 votes cast at the polls in 28 precincts. The 1,777 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 Franklin Parish: For 41.3%, Against 58.7%.
For
44.6%704,130 votes
AgainstDefeated
55.4%875,272 votes
By precinct in Franklin 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 5,595 votes cast at the polls in 28 precincts. The 1,750 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 Franklin Parish: For 37.3%, Against 62.7%.
For
49.9%778,275 votes
AgainstDefeated
50.1%780,125 votes
By precinct in Franklin 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 5,511 votes cast at the polls in 28 precincts. The 1,750 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 Franklin Parish: For 35.2%, Against 64.8%.
For
49.5%771,132 votes
AgainstDefeated
50.5%786,999 votes
By precinct in Franklin 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 5,519 votes cast at the polls in 28 precincts. The 1,741 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 Franklin Parish: For 34.5%, Against 65.5%.
For
44.3%670,816 votes
AgainstDefeated
55.7%842,009 votes
By precinct in Franklin 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 5,289 votes cast at the polls in 28 precincts. The 1,734 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.