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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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Bossier Parish

How the parish voted for Saturday, December 6, 2008, including statewide races. Official results from the Louisiana Secretary of State.

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U.S. Representative, 4th Congressional District

John Fleming (Republican) won with 48.1% of the vote.

This race covers 13 parishes; the results below are for all of them. In Bossier Parish: John Fleming 60.6%, Paul J. Carmouche 34.5%, Chester T. "Catfish" Kelley 4.3%, Gerard J. Bowen, Jr. 0.7%.

  • John Fleming RepublicanElected

    48.1% 44,501 votes

  • Paul J. Carmouche DemocratDefeated

    47.7% 44,151 votes

  • Chester T. "Catfish" Kelley No partyDefeated

    3.5% 3,245 votes

  • Gerard J. Bowen, Jr. Other partyDefeated

    0.7% 675 votes

No precinct map: Bossier Parish's precinct lines changed, and the published boundaries don't match these results.

92,572 votes cast.