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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.

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Madison Parish

Local election results for Saturday, May 1, 2010. 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 Tallulah

Mayor, City of Tallulah

Eddie Beckwith, Jr. (No party) won with 51.9% of the vote.

  • Eddie Beckwith, Jr. No partyElected

    51.9% 1,434 votes

  • "Mike" Abendroth DemocratDefeated

    48.1% 1,329 votes

By precinct in Madison 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%
Eddie Beckwith, Jr.
"Mike" Abendroth
  • Another candidate, or a tie
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 1,654 votes cast at the polls in 16 precincts. The 1,109 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

2,763 votes cast; 52.5% of the 5,319 registered voters in the area turned out.

Council Member, District 5, City of Tallulah

Gloria Owens Hayden (No party) won with 60.8% of the vote.

  • Gloria Owens Hayden No partyElected

    60.8% 358 votes

  • Michael Whitney DemocratDefeated

    39.2% 231 votes

By precinct in Madison 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%
Gloria Owens Hayden
  • Another candidate, or a tie
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 261 votes cast at the polls in 3 precincts. The 328 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

589 votes cast; 52.0% of the 1,190 registered voters in the area turned out.

Turnout by precinct

The turnout map loads as you scroll to it.

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

  • 35% to 45%
  • 45% to 55%
  • 55% to 65%
  • 65% to 75%
  • 75% to 85%

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