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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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Pointe Coupee 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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Propositions, taxes, and recalls

Parishwide Proposition (School District) (Millage) Summary: Continuation of 10-year, 11.96 mill property tax for giving additional support for the maintenance and operation of the public elementary and secondary schools.

PW - School Board, 11.96 Mills - SB - 10 Yrs.

Passed: 82.5% voted yes and 17.5% voted no.

What the ballot said

Shall the Pointe Coupee Parish School District, State of Louisiana, be authorized to continue to levy and collect a special tax of 11.96 mills on all property subject to taxation in the Parish, annually for a period of ten (10) years, commencing with the year 2011 and ending with the year 2020, for the purpose of giving additional support for the maintenance and operation of the public elementary and secondary schools of the Parish pursuant to Article VIII, Section 13(C) Third of the constitution of Louisiana of 1974? It is anticipated that the tax will generate $3,776,005 per year.

  • YesApproved

    82.5% 2,558 votes

  • No

    17.5% 541 votes

By precinct in Pointe Coupee 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
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 2,836 votes cast at the polls in 29 precincts. The 263 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

3,099 votes cast.

Turnout by precinct