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.
Randi Schamerhorn Gleason (Republican) won with 52.5% of the vote.
Randi Schamerhorn Gleason RepublicanElected
52.5%2,166 votes
Wayne Hicks DemocratDefeated
47.5%1,956 votes
By precinct in Vernon Parish
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Who got the most votes in each precinct, and their share
Under 50%
50 to 60%
Over 60%
Randi Schamerhorn Gleason
Wayne Hicks
Another candidate, or a tie
Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 2,705 votes cast at the polls in 21 precincts. The 1,417 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.
Results by precinct
4,122 votes cast.
Statewide and federal races in Vernon 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 Vernon Parish: John McCain, Sarah Palin 75.8%, Barack Obama, Joe Biden 22.4%, "Ron" Paul,Barry Goldwater,Jr. Louisiana Taxpayers Party 0.4%, 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 Vernon 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
Another candidate, or a tie
Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 12,111 votes cast at the polls in 73 precincts. The 3,658 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 Vernon Parish: Mary Landrieu 40.1%, John Kennedy 55.7%, Richard Fontanesi 1.7%, "Jay" Patel 1.3%.
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 Vernon 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
Another candidate, or a tie
Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 11,415 votes cast at the polls in 73 precincts. The 3,432 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 Vernon Parish: Paul J. Carmouche 43.6%, Willie Banks 56.4%.
Paul J. Carmouche DemocratElected
62.0%93,093 votes
Willie Banks DemocratDefeated
38.0%57,078 votes
By precinct in Vernon 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
Another candidate, or a tie
Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 6,894 votes cast at the polls in 73 precincts. The 2,161 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 Vernon Parish: John Fleming 57.3%, "Chris" Gorman 42.7%.
John Fleming RepublicanElected
55.6%43,012 votes
"Chris" Gorman RepublicanDefeated
44.4%34,405 votes
By precinct in Vernon 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 2,981 votes cast at the polls in 73 precincts. The 986 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
Orange School District No. 145 Proposition (Bond) Summary: Authority to issue not exceeding $4,100,000 of 25 year general obligation bonds 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, renovating and/or improving school buildings and other school related facilities, including two activity buses, within and for the District, and acquiring the necessary equipment and furnishings therefor, title to which shall be in the public, to be paid from ad valorem taxes.
Orange School Dist No.145, $4,100,000 Bond - School Board - 25 Years
Passed: 57.6% voted yes and 42.4% voted no.
What the ballot said
Shall Orange School District No. 145 of Vernon Parish, Louisiana (the "District"), incur debt and issue bonds to the amount of Four Million One Hundred Thousand Dollars ($4,100,000), to be issued in one or more series, to run not exceeding twenty-five (25) 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, renovating and/or improving school buildings and other school related facilities, including two activity buses, within and for the District, and acquiring the necessary equipment and furnishings therefor, title to which shall be in the public, which bonds will be general obligations of the District, and will be payable 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?
YesApproved
57.6%1,177 votes
No
42.4%867 votes
By precinct in Vernon 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 1,564 votes cast at the polls in 10 precincts. The 480 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.
Results by precinct
2,044 votes cast.
Parishwide Proposition Summary: 10 year, 1 mill property tax for the purpose of providing funds to match federal and state funds allocated to Vernon Parish for services to the elderly, including the establishment and maintenance of centers for senior citizens.
PW-Police Jury, 1 Mill - PJ - 10 Yr.
Passed: 56.2% voted yes and 43.8% voted no.
What the ballot said
Shall the Parish of Vernon, State of Louisiana (the "Parish"), be authorized to levy a one (1) mill tax (the estimated amount reasonably expected to be collected from the levy of said tax for one entire year being $102,734) on all the property subject to taxation in the Parish for a period of ten (10) years, beginning with the year 2009 and ending with the year 2018, for the purpose of providing funds to match federal and state funds allocated to Vernon Parish for services to the elderly, including the establishment and maintenance of centers for senior citizens?
YesApproved
56.2%7,520 votes
No
43.8%5,851 votes
By precinct in Vernon 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 10,134 votes cast at the polls in 73 precincts. The 3,237 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.
Results by precinct
13,371 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 Vernon Parish: For 70.7%, Against 29.3%.
ForApproved
69.4%1,129,899 votes
Against
30.6%497,283 votes
By precinct in Vernon 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 10,040 votes cast at the polls in 73 precincts. The 3,221 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 Vernon Parish: For 61.1%, Against 38.9%.
ForApproved
59.8%952,140 votes
Against
40.2%641,350 votes
By precinct in Vernon 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 9,912 votes cast at the polls in 73 precincts. The 3,132 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 Vernon Parish: For 67.3%, Against 32.7%.
ForApproved
61.8%981,577 votes
Against
38.2%607,771 votes
By precinct in Vernon 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 9,870 votes cast at the polls in 73 precincts. The 3,171 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 Vernon Parish: For 38.0%, Against 62.0%.
For
44.6%704,130 votes
AgainstDefeated
55.4%875,272 votes
By precinct in Vernon 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 9,728 votes cast at the polls in 73 precincts. The 3,104 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 Vernon Parish: For 39.8%, Against 60.2%.
For
49.9%778,275 votes
AgainstDefeated
50.1%780,125 votes
By precinct in Vernon 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 9,689 votes cast at the polls in 73 precincts. The 3,094 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 Vernon Parish: For 45.9%, Against 54.1%.
For
49.5%771,132 votes
AgainstDefeated
50.5%786,999 votes
By precinct in Vernon 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 9,690 votes cast at the polls in 73 precincts. The 2,091 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 Vernon Parish: For 44.1%, Against 55.9%.
For
44.3%670,816 votes
AgainstDefeated
55.7%842,009 votes
By precinct in Vernon 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 9,202 votes cast at the polls in 73 precincts. The 3,092 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.