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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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Morehouse 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 Bastrop

Alderman, District A, City of Bastrop

Marvin Moore (Democrat) won with 58.7% of the vote.

  • Marvin Moore DemocratElected

    58.7% 215 votes

  • Beaulah "Boo" Robinson RepublicanDefeated

    41.3% 151 votes

By precinct in Morehouse 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%
Marvin Moore
Beaulah "Boo" Robinson
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 221 votes cast at the polls in 6 precincts. The 145 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

366 votes cast.

Alderman, District B, City of Bastrop

Obbie Johnson (Democrat) won with 50.8% of the vote.

  • Obbie Johnson DemocratElected

    50.8% 98 votes

  • Larry D. Prater DemocratDefeated

    49.2% 95 votes

By precinct in Morehouse Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
Obbie Johnson
Larry D. Prater
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 151 votes cast at the polls in 6 precincts. The 42 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

193 votes cast.

Alderman, District D, City of Bastrop

Roy Armstrong (Democrat) won with 61.1% of the vote.

  • Roy Armstrong DemocratElected

    61.1% 124 votes

  • Willie "Jay" Lenoir DemocratDefeated

    38.9% 79 votes

By precinct in Morehouse Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
Roy Armstrong
  • Another candidate, or a tie
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 145 votes cast at the polls in 8 precincts. The 58 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

203 votes cast.

Propositions, taxes, and recalls

Law Enforcement District Proposition (Sales Tax Renewal) Summary: 10-year 1/2% sales and use tax renewal for the Morehouse Parish Law Enforcement District, for the purpose of providing additional funding for the Morehouse Parish Sheriff's Office.

Law Enforcement District, 1/2% S&U Tax - Sheriff

Passed: 84.3% voted yes and 15.7% voted no.

What the ballot said

Shall the Law Enforcement District of the Parish of Morehouse, State of Louisiana (the "District"), under the provisions of Article VI, Section 30 of the Constitution of the State of Louisiana of 1974, R.S. 33:9003 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, as amended, and other constitutional and statutory authority, continue to levy and collect, and adopt an ordinance providing for such levy and collection, a tax of one-half of one percent (1/2%) (the "Tax") upon the sale at retail, the use, the lease or rental, the consumption, and the storage for use or consumption, of tangible personal property and on sales of services in the District, all as presently defined in La. R.S. 47:301 through La. R.S. 47:317, inclusive, for an additional period of ten (10) years, commencing January 1, 2010, with the proceeds of the Tax (after paying the reasonable and necessary costs and expenses of collecting and administering the Tax) to be dedicated and used for the purpose of providing additional funding for the District? (estimated annual revenues: $1,440,000)

  • YesApproved

    84.3% 1,415 votes

  • No

    15.7% 264 votes

By precinct in Morehouse 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 1,201 votes cast at the polls in 51 precincts. The 478 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

1,679 votes cast.

Turnout by precinct