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 Sabine Parish: Shannon James Gremillion 57.0%, Triston Knoll 43.0%.
Shannon James Gremillion DemocratElected
50.2%57,535 votes
Triston Knoll DemocratDefeated
49.8%57,113 votes
By precinct in Sabine 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 6,234 votes cast at the polls in 38 precincts. The 1,223 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.
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 Sabine Parish: John McCain, Sarah Palin 74.9%, Barack Obama, Joe Biden 23.3%, "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 Sabine 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 8,173 votes cast at the polls in 38 precincts. The 1,479 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 Sabine Parish: Mary Landrieu 38.0%, John Kennedy 58.4%, Richard Fontanesi 1.6%, "Jay" Patel 1.0%.
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 Sabine 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 7,712 votes cast at the polls in 38 precincts. The 1,436 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 Sabine Parish: Paul J. Carmouche 69.3%, Willie Banks 30.7%.
Paul J. Carmouche DemocratElected
62.0%93,093 votes
Willie Banks DemocratDefeated
38.0%57,078 votes
By precinct in Sabine 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 4,571 votes cast at the polls in 38 precincts. The 797 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 Sabine Parish: John Fleming 66.2%, "Chris" Gorman 33.8%.
John Fleming RepublicanElected
55.6%43,012 votes
"Chris" Gorman RepublicanDefeated
44.4%34,405 votes
By precinct in Sabine 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 1,946 votes cast at the polls in 38 precincts. The 522 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
North Sabine Fire Protection District Proposition (Tax Renewal) Summary: 10 year, 5.38 mills property tax renewal of the North Sabine Fire Protection District for acquiring, constructing, improving, maintaining and operating fire protection facilities and equipment in and for the District and paying the cost of obtaining water for fire protection purposes.
North Sabine Fire Prot., 5.38 Mills - BOC - 10 Yrs.
Passed: 65.6% voted yes and 34.4% voted no.
What the ballot said
Shall North Sabine Fire Protection District of the Parish of Sabine, State of Louisiana (the "District"), levy a five and thirty-eight hundredths (5.38) mills tax on all the property subject to taxation in the District for a period of ten (10) years, beginning with the year 2009 and ending with the year 2018 (an estimated $140,000 reasonably expected at this time to be collected from the levy of the Tax for an entire year), for the purpose of acquiring, constructing, improving, maintaining and operating fire protection facilities and equipment in and for the District and paying the cost of obtaining water for fire protection purposes?
YesApproved
65.6%2,149 votes
No
34.4%1,128 votes
By precinct in Sabine 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 2,898 votes cast at the polls in 18 precincts. The 379 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.
Results by precinct
3,277 votes cast.
Parishwide Proposition (Millage) Summary: 10 year 1.50 mills property tax for acquiring, constructing, improving, maintaining, operating, providing and/or supporting an animal shelter for or on behalf of Sabine Parish, including facilities, equipment, services and programs provided by the Sabine Humane Society, Inc.
PW-Police Jury, 1.50 Mills - PJ - 10 Yrs.
Passed: 51.7% voted yes and 48.3% voted no.
What the ballot said
Shall the Parish of Sabine, State of Louisiana (the "Parish"), levy a one and fifty hundredths (1.50) mills tax on all the property subject to taxation in the Parish (an estimated $133,000 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, operating, providing and/or supporting an animal shelter for or on behalf of the Parish, including facilities, equipment, services and programs provided by the Sabine Humane Society, Inc.?
YesApproved
51.7%4,293 votes
No
48.3%4,007 votes
By precinct in Sabine 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 6,924 votes cast at the polls in 38 precincts. The 1,376 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.
Results by precinct
8,300 votes cast.
Road District No. 20, Ward 9 Proposition (Millage Continuation) Summary: 10 year, 11.73 mills property tax continuation for constructing, improving, maintaining and/or repairing public roads and bridges in Road District No. 20, Ward 9, including ditching and drainage therefor and purchasing of equipment therefor.
Shall Road District No. 20, Ward 9 of Sabine Parish, Louisiana (the "District"), levy an eleven and seventy-three hundredths (11.73) mills tax on all the property subject to taxation within the District for a period of ten (10) years, beginning with the year 2009 and ending with the year 2018 (an estimated $10,000 reasonably expected at this time to be collected from the levy of the tax for an entire year), for the purpose of constructing, improving, maintaining and/or repairing public roads and bridges in the District, including ditching and drainage therefor and purchasing of equipment therefor?
YesApproved
55.8%149 votes
No
44.2%118 votes
By precinct in Sabine 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 247 votes cast at the polls in 5 precincts. The 20 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.
Results by precinct
267 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 Sabine Parish: For 67.5%, Against 32.5%.
ForApproved
69.4%1,129,899 votes
Against
30.6%497,283 votes
By precinct in Sabine 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 6,592 votes cast at the polls in 38 precincts. The 1,347 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 Sabine Parish: For 57.3%, Against 42.7%.
ForApproved
59.8%952,140 votes
Against
40.2%641,350 votes
By precinct in Sabine 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 6,465 votes cast at the polls in 38 precincts. The 1,311 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 Sabine Parish: For 57.7%, Against 42.3%.
ForApproved
61.8%981,577 votes
Against
38.2%607,771 votes
By precinct in Sabine 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 6,458 votes cast at the polls in 38 precincts. The 1,324 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 Sabine Parish: For 40.6%, Against 59.4%.
For
44.6%704,130 votes
AgainstDefeated
55.4%875,272 votes
By precinct in Sabine 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 6,335 votes cast at the polls in 38 precincts. The 1,303 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 Sabine Parish: For 40.8%, Against 59.2%.
For
49.9%778,275 votes
AgainstDefeated
50.1%780,125 votes
By precinct in Sabine 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 6,326 votes cast at the polls in 38 precincts. The 1,281 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 Sabine Parish: For 41.7%, Against 58.3%.
For
49.5%771,132 votes
AgainstDefeated
50.5%786,999 votes
By precinct in Sabine 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 6,368 votes cast at the polls in 38 precincts. The 1,277 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 Sabine Parish: For 37.6%, Against 62.4%.
For
44.3%670,816 votes
AgainstDefeated
55.7%842,009 votes
By precinct in Sabine 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 5,663 votes cast at the polls in 38 precincts. The 1,273 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.