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Judge, Court of Appeal, 5th Circuit, 2nd District, Division A
Jude G. Gravois (Democrat) won with 51.0% of the vote.
This race covers 2 parishes; the results below are for all of them. In St. John the Baptist Parish: Jude G. Gravois 19.7%, Mary Hotard Becnel 80.3%.
Jude G. Gravois DemocratElected
51.0%5,387 votes
Mary Hotard Becnel DemocratDefeated
49.0%5,177 votes
By precinct in St. John the Baptist Parish
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Who got the most votes in each precinct, and their share
Under 50%
50 to 60%
Over 60%
Mary Hotard Becnel
Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 4,764 votes cast at the polls in 33 precincts. The 689 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.
Proposition No. 1 (Bond) Summary: Authority for the Parish of St. John the Baptist to issue up to $8,000,000 of general obligation bonds for a term of up to 20 years and at interest rates not to exceed 7% per annum, for the purpose of acquiring, constructing and improving the parishwide waterworks system including the expansion of the water treatment plant at Lyons, improvements and repairs to the Edgard Water Treatment Plant, and necessary repairs and improvements to elevated water tanks on the East and West banks of the Parish throughout the entire waterworks system, title to which shall be in the public; said bonds to be payable from ad valorem taxes.
PW Parish Council (#1), Prop.#1 - $8,000,000 Bond - PC - 20 Yrs.
Passed: 66.4% voted yes and 33.6% voted no.
What the ballot said
Shall the Parish of St. John the Baptist, State of Louisiana (the "Parish"), incur debt and issue up to Eight Million Dollars ($8,000,000) of bonds, in one or more series, said bonds to run up to twenty (20) years from the date thereof, to bear interest at a rate or rates not to exceed seven percent (7%) per annum, and to be general obligations of the Parish payable from ad valorem taxes to be levied and collected in the manner provided by Article VI, Section 33 of the Louisiana Constitution of 1974 and other constitutional and statutory authority, for the purpose of acquiring, constructing and improving the parishwide waterworks system including the expansion of the water treatment plant at Lyons, improvement and repair to the Edgard Water Treatment Plant and necessary repairs and improvements to elevated water tanks throughout the entire system, title to which shall be in the public?
YesApproved
66.4%3,794 votes
No
33.6%1,922 votes
By precinct in St. John the Baptist 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 5,011 votes cast at the polls in 36 precincts. The 705 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.
Results by precinct
5,716 votes cast.
Proposition No. 2 (Bond) Summary: Authority for the Parish of St. John the Baptist to issue up to $7,000,000 of general obligation bonds for a term of up to 20 years and at interest rates not to exceed 7% per annum, for the purpose of acquiring, constructing and improving public buildings, including renovations to the Edgard Courthouse, the Eastbank Courthouse Annex and parish government buildings, and acquiring the necessary equipment and furnishings therefor, title to which shall be in the public; said bonds to be payable from ad valorem taxes
PW Parish Council (#2), Prop.#2 - $7,000,000 Bond - PC - 20 Yrs.
Passed: 59.7% voted yes and 40.3% voted no.
What the ballot said
Shall the Parish of St. John the Baptist, State of Louisiana (the "Parish"), incur debt and issue up to Seven Million Dollars ($7,000,000) of bonds, in one or more series, said bonds to run up to twenty (20) years from the date thereof, to bear interest at a rate or rates not to exceed seven percent (7%) per annum, and to be general obligations of the Parish payable from ad valorem taxes to be levied and collected in the manner provided by Article VI, Section 33 of the Louisiana Constitution of 1974 and other constitutional and statutory authority, for the purpose of acquiring, constructing and improving public buildings, including renovations to the Edgard Courthouse, the Eastbank Courthouse Annex and parish government buildings, and acquiring the necessary equipment and furnishings therefor, title to which shall be in the public?
YesApproved
59.7%3,392 votes
No
40.3%2,293 votes
By precinct in St. John the Baptist 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 4,981 votes cast at the polls in 36 precincts. The 704 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.
Results by precinct
5,685 votes cast.
Proposition No. 3 (Bond) Summary: Authority for the Parish of St. John the Baptist to issue up to $9,700,000 of general obligation bonds for a term of up to 20 years and at interest rates not to exceed 7% per annum, for the purpose of acquiring, constructing and improving drains, drainage canals, pumps and pumping plants, dykes and levees; to provide matching funds for hurricane levee construction and to provide improvements to the St. Peters Drainage Basin, St. Joan of Arc Drainage Basin, Old Riverlands drainage area and improvements to all major drainage canals on the West bank and East bank throughout the Parish, title to which shall be in the public; said bonds to be payable from ad valorem taxes.
PW Parish Council (#3), Prop.#3 - $9,700,000 Bond - PC - 20 Yrs.
Passed: 68.0% voted yes and 32.0% voted no.
What the ballot said
Shall the Parish of St. John the Baptist, State of Louisiana (the "Parish"), incur debt and issue up to Nine Million Seven Hundred Thousand Dollars ($9,700,000) of bonds, in one or more series, said bonds to run up to twenty (20) years from the date thereof, to bear interest at a rate or rates not to exceed seven percent (7%) per annum, and to be general obligations of the Parish payable from ad valorem taxes to be levied and collected in the manner provided by Article VI, Section 33 of the Louisiana Constitution of 1974 and other constitutional and statutory authority, for the purpose of acquiring, constructing and improving drains, drainage canals, pumps and pumping plants, dykes and levees; to provide matching funds for hurricane levee construction and to provide improvements to the St. Peters Drainage Basin, St. Joan of Arc Drainage Basin, Old Riverlands drainage area and improvements to all major drainage canals on the West bank and East bank throughout the Parish, title to which shall be in the public?
YesApproved
68.0%3,829 votes
No
32.0%1,800 votes
By precinct in St. John the Baptist 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 4,920 votes cast at the polls in 36 precincts. The 709 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.
Results by precinct
5,629 votes cast.
Proposition No. 4 (Bond) Summary: Authority for the Parish of St. John the Baptist to issue up to $2,000,000 of general obligation bonds for a term of up to 20 years and at interest rates not to exceed 7% per annum, for the purpose of acquiring, constructing and improving public roads, highways and bridges, including improvements to improve Airline Highway traffic, and improve Belle Terre Boulevard, Hemlock Street and Highway 51, title to which shall be in the public; said bonds to be payable from ad valorem taxes.
PW Parish Council (#4), Prop.#4 - $2,000,000 Bond - PC - 20 Yrs.
Passed: 65.7% voted yes and 34.3% voted no.
What the ballot said
Shall the Parish of St. John the Baptist, State of Louisiana (the "Parish"), incur debt and issue up to Two Million Dollars ($2,000,000) of bonds, in one or more series, said bonds to run up to twenty (20) years from the date thereof, to bear interest at a rate or rates not to exceed seven percent (7%) per annum, and to be general obligations of the Parish payable from ad valorem taxes to be levied and collected in the manner provided by Article VI, Section 33 of the Louisiana Constitution of 1974 and other constitutional and statutory authority, for the purpose of acquiring, constructing and improving public roads, highways and bridges, including improvements to improve Airline Highway traffic, and improve Belle Terre Boulevard, Hemlock Street and Highway 51, title to which shall be in the public?
YesApproved
65.7%3,762 votes
No
34.3%1,963 votes
By precinct in St. John the Baptist 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 5,017 votes cast at the polls in 36 precincts. The 708 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.
Results by precinct
5,725 votes cast.
Proposition No. 5 (Bond) Summary: Authority for the Parish of St. John the Baptist to issue up to $2,800,000 of general obligation bonds for a term of up to 20 years and at interest rates not to exceed 7% per annum, for construction, repairs, renovations and improvements to West bank and East bank parks, playgrounds and recreation facilities and acquiring buildings, equipment and furnishings therefor, including construction of a gymnasium, title to which shall be in the public; said bonds to be payable from ad valorem taxes.
PW Parish Council (#5), Prop.#5 - $2,800,000 Bond - PC - 20 Yrs.
Passed: 56.4% voted yes and 43.6% voted no.
What the ballot said
Shall the Parish of St. John the Baptist, State of Louisiana (the "Parish"), incur debt and issue up to Two Million Eight Hundred Thousand Dollars ($2,800,000) of bonds, in one or more series, said bonds to run up to twenty (20) years from the date thereof, to bear interest at a rate or rates not to exceed seven percent (7%) per annum, and to be general obligations of the Parish payable from ad valorem taxes to be levied and collected in the manner provided by Article VI, Section 33 of the Louisiana Constitution of 1974 and other constitutional and statutory authority, for construction, repairs, renovations and improvements to West bank and East bank parks, playgrounds and recreation facilities and acquiring buildings, equipment and furnishings therefor, including construction of a gymnasium, title to which shall be in the public?
YesApproved
56.4%3,219 votes
No
43.6%2,493 votes
By precinct in St. John the Baptist Parish
The precinct map loads as you scroll to it.
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 5,007 votes cast at the polls in 36 precincts. The 705 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.