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.
Judge, Court of Appeal, 3rd Circuit, 1st District, Division C
Shannon James Gremillion (Democrat) won with 50.2% of the vote.
This race covers 8 parishes; the results below are for all of them. In Natchitoches Parish: Shannon James Gremillion 42.5%, Triston Knoll 57.5%.
Shannon James Gremillion DemocratElected
50.2%57,535 votes
Triston Knoll DemocratDefeated
49.8%57,113 votes
By precinct in Natchitoches Parish
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Who got the most votes in each precinct, and their share
Under 50%
50 to 60%
Over 60%
Shannon James Gremillion
Triston Knoll
Another candidate, or a tie
Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 11,235 votes cast at the polls in 51 precincts. The 3,109 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.
Alton Rachal (Democrat) won with 52.0% of the vote.
Alton Rachal DemocratElected
52.0%4,919 votes
James A. "Jay" Bankston DemocratDefeated
48.0%4,541 votes
By precinct in Natchitoches Parish
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Who got the most votes in each precinct, and their share
Under 50%
50 to 60%
Over 60%
Alton Rachal
James A. "Jay" Bankston
Another candidate, or a tie
Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 6,921 votes cast at the polls in 22 precincts. The 2,539 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.
Results by precinct
9,460 votes cast.
Statewide and federal races in Natchitoches 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 Natchitoches Parish: John McCain, Sarah Palin 53.0%, Barack Obama, Joe Biden 45.7%, "Ron" Paul,Barry Goldwater,Jr. Louisiana Taxpayers Party 0.5%, Cynthia McKinney,Rosa Clemente Green Party 0.3%.
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 Natchitoches 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 13,585 votes cast at the polls in 51 precincts. The 3,482 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 Natchitoches Parish: Mary Landrieu 54.5%, John Kennedy 42.8%, 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 Natchitoches 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 13,143 votes cast at the polls in 51 precincts. The 3,398 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 Natchitoches Parish: Paul J. Carmouche 50.1%, Willie Banks 49.9%.
Paul J. Carmouche DemocratElected
62.0%93,093 votes
Willie Banks DemocratDefeated
38.0%57,078 votes
By precinct in Natchitoches 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 8,154 votes cast at the polls in 51 precincts. The 2,278 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 Natchitoches Parish: John Fleming 57.4%, "Chris" Gorman 42.6%.
John Fleming RepublicanElected
55.6%43,012 votes
"Chris" Gorman RepublicanDefeated
44.4%34,405 votes
By precinct in Natchitoches 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 2,965 votes cast at the polls in 51 precincts. The 893 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
Fire Protection District No. 3 Proposition (Millage Renewal) Summary: 10-Year 9.52 Mill Property Tax Renewal for Fire Protection District No. 3, to be used for acquiring, constructing, improving, maintaining and/or operating fire protection facilities and equipment and paying the cost of obtaining water for fire protection purposes.
Shall Fire Protection District No. 3 of the Parish of Natchitoches, State of Louisiana (the "District"), continue to levy and collect a special tax of nine and fifty-two hundredths (9.52) mills on all property subject to taxation in said District (an estimated $32,000 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 and for the District and paying the cost of obtaining water for fire protection purposes?
YesApproved
69.9%258 votes
No
30.1%111 votes
By precinct in Natchitoches 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 319 votes cast at the polls in 5 precincts. The 50 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.
Results by precinct
369 votes cast.
Fire Protection District No. 8 Proposition (Millage) Summary: Authority for Fire Protection District No. 8 of the Parish of Natchitoches, State of Louisiana, to levy a 10 year 14-mills tax for the purpose of constructing, acquiring, improving, maintaining and/or operating fire protection facilities and equipment in and for the District and paying the cost of obtaining water for fire protection purposes, said tax to be in lieu of the similar 8.78 mills tax authorized at a special election held on May 1, 1999.
Fire Prot. Dist. No. 8, 14 Mills - BOC - 10 Yrs.
Passed: 83.0% voted yes and 17.0% voted no.
What the ballot said
Shall Fire Protection District No. 8 of the Parish of Natchitoches, State of Louisiana (the "District"), levy and collect a special tax of fourteen (14) mills on all property subject to taxation in said District (an estimated $16,900 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 constructing, acquiring, improving, maintaining and/or operating fire protection facilities and equipment in and for the District and paying the cost of obtaining water for fire protection purposes, said tax to be in lieu of the similar 8.78 mills tax authorized at a special election held on May 1, 1999?
YesApproved
83.0%137 votes
No
17.0%28 votes
By precinct in Natchitoches 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 156 votes cast at the polls in 2 precincts. The 9 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.
Results by precinct
165 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 Natchitoches Parish: For 65.3%, Against 34.7%.
ForApproved
69.4%1,129,899 votes
Against
30.6%497,283 votes
By precinct in Natchitoches 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 10,725 votes cast at the polls in 51 precincts. The 3,189 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 Natchitoches Parish: For 63.5%, Against 36.5%.
ForApproved
59.8%952,140 votes
Against
40.2%641,350 votes
By precinct in Natchitoches 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 10,606 votes cast at the polls in 51 precincts. The 3,133 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 Natchitoches Parish: For 65.8%, Against 34.2%.
ForApproved
61.8%981,577 votes
Against
38.2%607,771 votes
By precinct in Natchitoches 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 10,617 votes cast at the polls in 51 precincts. The 3,156 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 Natchitoches Parish: For 47.3%, Against 52.7%.
For
44.6%704,130 votes
AgainstDefeated
55.4%875,272 votes
By precinct in Natchitoches 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 10,496 votes cast at the polls in 51 precincts. The 3,107 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 Natchitoches Parish: For 42.2%, Against 57.8%.
For
49.9%778,275 votes
AgainstDefeated
50.1%780,125 votes
By precinct in Natchitoches 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 10,406 votes cast at the polls in 51 precincts. The 3,045 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 Natchitoches Parish: For 41.0%, Against 59.0%.
For
49.5%771,132 votes
AgainstDefeated
50.5%786,999 votes
By precinct in Natchitoches 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 10,430 votes cast at the polls in 51 precincts. The 3,046 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 Natchitoches Parish: For 40.6%, Against 59.4%.
For
44.3%670,816 votes
AgainstDefeated
55.7%842,009 votes
By precinct in Natchitoches 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 10,388 votes cast at the polls in 51 precincts. The 3,039 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.