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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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Grant Parish

Local election results for Saturday, March 27, 2010. Official results from the Louisiana Secretary of State. Each race has a map by precinct.

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Cities, towns, and villages

Town of Colfax

Aldermen, Town of Colfax

Alan D. Futrell (Democrat), Lourain Colson LaCour (Democrat), Gayle "Sonny" Tyler (Republican), Cora L. Reed (Democrat), and Lorraine G. Sapp (Democrat) won.

  • Alan D. Futrell DemocratElected

    18.3% 223 votes

  • Lourain Colson LaCour DemocratElected

    17.0% 208 votes

  • Gayle "Sonny" Tyler RepublicanElected

    15.6% 191 votes

  • Cora L. Reed DemocratElected

    15.3% 187 votes

  • Lorraine G. Sapp DemocratElected

    13.3% 163 votes

2 other candidates: 20.4% together
Donald Foster Democrat10.5%128
William "Billy" Campbell Democrat9.9%121

By precinct in Grant Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
Alan D. Futrell
Lourain Colson LaCour
  • Another candidate, or a tie
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 808 votes cast at the polls in 3 precincts. The 413 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

1,221 votes cast; 26.5% of the 1,002 registered voters in the area turned out.

Village of Creola

Alderman, Village of Creola

Kelly Sommer (No party) won with 81.8% of the vote.

  • Kelly Sommer No partyElected

    81.8% 45 votes

  • Shannon Basco No partyDefeated

    18.2% 10 votes

By precinct in Grant Parish

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

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

Shows the 45 votes cast at the polls in 1 precinct. The 10 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

55 votes cast; 41.0% of the 134 registered voters in the area turned out.

Turnout by precinct

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Share of registered voters in each precinct who voted at the polls on election day

  • 20% to 25%
  • 25% to 30%
  • 30% to 35%
  • 35% to 40%
  • 40% to 45%

Early and absentee voters are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't included here.