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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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Jefferson Parish

Local election results for Saturday, May 2, 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 Westwego

Council Member, District 1, City of Westwego

Glenn Green (Democrat) won with 52.8% of the vote.

  • Glenn Green DemocratElected

    52.8% 205 votes

  • Daniel P. Alario, Sr. DemocratDefeated

    47.2% 183 votes

By precinct in Jefferson 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%
Glenn Green
Daniel P. Alario, Sr.
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 375 votes cast at the polls in 3 precincts. The 13 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

388 votes cast.

Council Member, District 4, City of Westwego

Melvin Guidry (Democrat) won with 63.5% of the vote.

  • Melvin Guidry DemocratElected

    63.5% 153 votes

  • Mark A. Long DemocratDefeated

    36.5% 88 votes

By precinct in Jefferson Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
Melvin Guidry
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 237 votes cast at the polls in 1 precinct. The 4 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

241 votes cast.

Council Member, District 5, City of Westwego

Larry J. Warino (No party) won with 55.1% of the vote.

  • Larry J. Warino No partyElected

    55.1% 326 votes

  • Garrison "Gary" Toups RepublicanDefeated

    44.9% 266 votes

By precinct in Jefferson Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
Larry J. Warino
Garrison "Gary" Toups
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 568 votes cast at the polls in 2 precincts. The 24 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

592 votes cast.

Propositions, taxes, and recalls

City of Westwego Proposition Summary: Authority to continue to levy and collect not exceeding 7 mills property tax for 10 years, beginning in 2009 in the City of Westwego for maintaining and operating the ambulance service for the City of Westwego; the estimated amount reasonably expected to be collected from the levy of the tax for one year is $351,463.07.

City of Westwego, 7 Mills - Mayor & CC - 10 Yrs.

Passed: 85.1% voted yes and 14.9% voted no.

What the ballot said

Shall the City of Westwego, Parish of Jefferson, State of Louisiana be authorized to levy and collect a tax not to exceed seven (7) mills on all property subject to taxation in said City for a period of ten (10) years beginning with the year 2009, for the purpose of maintaining and operating an Ambulance Service within said City, including the acquisition of the necessary equipment and facilities therefor, titles to which shall be in the public?

  • YesApproved

    85.1% 1,261 votes

  • No

    14.9% 220 votes

By precinct in Jefferson 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 1,433 votes cast at the polls in 7 precincts. The 48 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

1,481 votes cast.

Fire Protection District No. 4 Proposition Summary: Authority to levy and collect a property tax of fifteen (15) mills for ten (10) years beginning with 2009 for acquiring, constructing, improving, providing, maintaining or operating fire protection facilities in the District with the estimated amount reasonably expected to be collected from the levy of the tax for one year being $580,000.

Fire Prot. Disrict No. 4, 15 Mills - PC - 10 Yrs.

Passed: 95.6% voted yes and 4.4% voted no.

What the ballot said

Shall Fire Protection District No. 4, Parish of Jefferson, State of Louisiana be authorized to levy and collect a tax of fifteen (15) mills on the dollar on all property subject to taxation in the District for a period of ten (10) years, beginning in the year 2009, with the estimated amount reasonably expected to be collected from the levy of the tax for one year being $580,000, for the purpose of acquiring, constructing, improving, providing, maintaining or operating fire protection facilities within and for the District?

  • YesApproved

    95.6% 347 votes

  • No

    4.4% 16 votes

By precinct in Jefferson 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 363 votes cast at the polls in 4 precincts.

363 votes cast.

Turnout by precinct