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Election day is Tuesday, November 3

What's on the ballot and key dates

On the ballot: U.S. Senate, U.S. House, and proposed constitutional amendments, plus local races in some areas.

  • Early voting and absentee ballot requests are now closed.
  • Mailed absentee ballots must reach your parish registrar of voters by Monday, November 2 at 4:30 p.m. A postmark does not count, so mail it early.
  • On election day, polls are open 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. If you are in line when polls close, you can still vote.

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Washington Parish

Local election results for Saturday, April 4, 2009. Official results from the Louisiana Secretary of State. Each race has a map by precinct.

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Cities, towns, and villages

City of Bogalusa

City Prosecutor, City of Bogalusa

David Merlin Duke (Republican) won with 60.7% of the vote.

  • David Merlin Duke RepublicanElected

    60.7% 1,204 votes

  • Barry W. Bolton DemocratDefeated

    39.3% 781 votes

By precinct in Washington Parish

The precinct map loads as you scroll to it.

Who got the most votes in each precinct, and their share

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
David Merlin Duke
Barry W. Bolton
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 1,775 votes cast at the polls in 15 precincts. The 210 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

1,985 votes cast.

Courts and judges

Constable, Justice of the Peace Ward 8

"Ronnie" Nielsen (Democrat) won with 52.0% of the vote.

  • "Ronnie" Nielsen DemocratElected

    52.0% 140 votes

  • Edgar L. "Jed" Jenkins, Sr. DemocratDefeated

    48.0% 129 votes

By precinct in Washington Parish

The precinct map loads as you scroll to it.

Who got the most votes in each precinct, and their share

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
"Ronnie" Nielsen
Edgar L. "Jed" Jenkins, Sr.
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 257 votes cast at the polls in 6 precincts. The 12 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

269 votes cast.

Turnout by precinct