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Calcasieu Parish

Local election results for Saturday, October 2, 2010, including statewide races. Official results from the Louisiana Secretary of State. Each race has a map by precinct.

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School board

Member of School Board, District 2

No one got a majority, so Fredman "Fred" Hardy (Democrat) and Mary Morris (Democrat) went to a runoff.

  • Fredman "Fred" Hardy DemocratIn runoff

    36.4% 739 votes

  • Mary Morris DemocratIn runoff

    27.4% 555 votes

  • Sheral "Cookie" Lavergne DemocratDefeated

    25.3% 514 votes

  • Michael "Mike" Smith No partyDefeated

    10.9% 221 votes

By precinct in Calcasieu Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
Fredman "Fred" Hardy
Mary Morris
Sheral "Cookie" Lavergne
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 1,820 votes cast at the polls in 7 precincts. The 209 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

2,029 votes cast; 22.2% of the 8,832 registered voters in the area turned out.

Member of School Board, District 3

Clara F. Duhon (Democrat) won with 51.3% of the vote.

  • Clara F. Duhon DemocratElected

    51.3% 738 votes

  • Glenda Gay DemocratDefeated

    48.7% 700 votes

By precinct in Calcasieu Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
Clara F. Duhon
Glenda Gay
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 1,275 votes cast at the polls in 10 precincts. The 163 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

1,438 votes cast; 19.3% of the 7,488 registered voters in the area turned out.

Member of School Board, District 5

Dale Bernard (Democrat) won with 65.0% of the vote.

  • Dale Bernard DemocratElected

    65.0% 1,141 votes

  • Donald L. Comeaux, Jr. DemocratDefeated

    35.0% 615 votes

By precinct in Calcasieu Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
Dale Bernard
Donald L. Comeaux, Jr.
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 1,545 votes cast at the polls in 7 precincts. The 211 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

1,756 votes cast; 22.9% of the 7,641 registered voters in the area turned out.

Member of School Board, District 7

Mack Dellafosse, Jr. (Democrat) won with 76.3% of the vote.

  • Mack Dellafosse, Jr. DemocratElected

    76.3% 1,135 votes

  • Davante Earl-Damon Lewis DemocratDefeated

    23.7% 352 votes

By precinct in Calcasieu Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
Mack Dellafosse, Jr.
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 1,359 votes cast at the polls in 8 precincts. The 128 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

1,487 votes cast; 19.9% of the 7,712 registered voters in the area turned out.

Member of School Board, District 8

"Jim" Schooler (No party) won with 51.2% of the vote.

  • "Jim" Schooler No partyElected

    51.2% 1,037 votes

  • James W. "Jimmy" Pitre RepublicanDefeated

    48.8% 988 votes

By precinct in Calcasieu Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
"Jim" Schooler
James W. "Jimmy" Pitre
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 1,757 votes cast at the polls in 6 precincts. The 268 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

2,025 votes cast; 23.1% of the 8,660 registered voters in the area turned out.

Member of School Board, District 10

James "Jim" Karr (Democrat) won with 56.8% of the vote.

  • James "Jim" Karr DemocratElected

    56.8% 1,143 votes

  • Alvin Dale Smith DemocratDefeated

    43.2% 871 votes

By precinct in Calcasieu Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
James "Jim" Karr
Alvin Dale Smith
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 1,879 votes cast at the polls in 13 precincts. The 135 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

2,014 votes cast; 24.1% of the 7,886 registered voters in the area turned out.

Member of School Board, District 12

Joe Andrepont (Democrat) won with 62.5% of the vote.

  • Joe Andrepont DemocratElected

    62.5% 1,310 votes

  • Carl Vincent No partyDefeated

    37.5% 785 votes

By precinct in Calcasieu Parish

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

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

Shows the 1,513 votes cast at the polls in 6 precincts. The 582 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

2,095 votes cast; 24.8% of the 7,832 registered voters in the area turned out.

Member of School Board, District 14

Roman L. Thompson (Democrat) won with 56.7% of the vote.

  • Roman L. Thompson DemocratElected

    56.7% 830 votes

  • "J. L." Franklin DemocratDefeated

    43.3% 634 votes

By precinct in Calcasieu Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
Roman L. Thompson
"J. L." Franklin
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 1,316 votes cast at the polls in 7 precincts. The 148 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

1,464 votes cast; 20.0% of the 7,147 registered voters in the area turned out.

Cities, towns, and villages

City of DeQuincy

Councilman, District 2, City of DeQuincy

Ronda Jacobs (Democrat) won with 69.0% of the vote.

  • Ronda Jacobs DemocratElected

    69.0% 171 votes

  • Michael Santora DemocratDefeated

    31.0% 77 votes

By precinct in Calcasieu Parish

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

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

Shows the 232 votes cast at the polls in 3 precincts. The 16 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

248 votes cast; 39.0% of the 623 registered voters in the area turned out.

Councilman, District 4, City of DeQuincy

Andrea D. Coleman (Democrat) won with 76.1% of the vote.

  • Andrea D. Coleman DemocratElected

    76.1% 108 votes

  • Diana Skinner Moore DemocratDefeated

    23.9% 34 votes

By precinct in Calcasieu Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
Andrea D. Coleman
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 129 votes cast at the polls in 4 precincts. The 13 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

142 votes cast; 25.5% of the 483 registered voters in the area turned out.

City of Westlake

Mayor, City of Westlake

Daniel W. "Danny" Cupit (Democrat) won with 64.0% of the vote.

  • Daniel W. "Danny" Cupit DemocratElected

    64.0% 811 votes

  • Paula Johnson DemocratDefeated

    22.8% 289 votes

  • Todd Hayes RepublicanDefeated

    13.2% 168 votes

By precinct in Calcasieu Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
Daniel W. "Danny" Cupit
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 1,150 votes cast at the polls in 3 precincts. The 118 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

1,268 votes cast; 34.1% of the 3,231 registered voters in the area turned out.

Chief of Police, City of Westlake

Michael Dickerson (Republican) won with 57.1% of the vote.

  • Michael Dickerson RepublicanElected

    57.1% 723 votes

  • Jeremy Cryer No partyDefeated

    42.9% 544 votes

By precinct in Calcasieu Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
Michael Dickerson
Jeremy Cryer
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 1,149 votes cast at the polls in 3 precincts. The 118 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

1,267 votes cast; 34.1% of the 3,231 registered voters in the area turned out.

Council Member, Division B, City of Westlake

Lori Ellis Peterson (Republican) won with 66.5% of the vote.

  • Lori Ellis Peterson RepublicanElected

    66.5% 826 votes

  • Curtis Alexander DemocratDefeated

    33.5% 417 votes

By precinct in Calcasieu Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
Lori Ellis Peterson
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 1,126 votes cast at the polls in 3 precincts. The 117 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

1,243 votes cast; 34.1% of the 3,231 registered voters in the area turned out.

Town of Iowa

Mayor, Town of Iowa

No one got a majority, so Carol Hilburn Ponthieux (Republican) and C. J. Scheufens (Democrat) went to a runoff.

  • Carol Hilburn Ponthieux RepublicanIn runoff

    43.8% 341 votes

  • C. J. Scheufens DemocratIn runoff

    36.6% 285 votes

  • Calvin Caesar DemocratDefeated

    19.6% 153 votes

By precinct in Calcasieu Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
Carol Hilburn Ponthieux
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 734 votes cast at the polls in 4 precincts. The 45 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

779 votes cast; 36.4% of the 1,866 registered voters in the area turned out.

Chief of Police, Town of Iowa

Howard Keith Vincent (Democrat) won with 85.3% of the vote.

  • Howard Keith Vincent DemocratElected

    85.3% 662 votes

  • "Joe" Anderson No partyDefeated

    14.7% 114 votes

By precinct in Calcasieu Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
Howard Keith Vincent
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 731 votes cast at the polls in 4 precincts. The 45 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

776 votes cast; 36.4% of the 1,866 registered voters in the area turned out.

Council Member, District A, Town of Iowa

Jeannie Guillotte (No party) won with 62.8% of the vote.

  • Jeannie Guillotte No partyElected

    62.8% 115 votes

  • Jerry R. "Lap" Lapearous DemocratDefeated

    37.2% 68 votes

By precinct in Calcasieu Parish

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

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

Shows the 171 votes cast at the polls in 4 precincts. The 12 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

183 votes cast; 37.9% of the 448 registered voters in the area turned out.

Council Member, District B, Town of Iowa

Larry J. Hardy (Republican) won with 66.2% of the vote.

  • Larry J. Hardy RepublicanElected

    66.2% 157 votes

  • Terry Mann No partyDefeated

    33.8% 80 votes

By precinct in Calcasieu 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. Hardy
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 223 votes cast at the polls in 3 precincts. The 14 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

237 votes cast; 34.2% of the 602 registered voters in the area turned out.

Council Member, District E, Town of Iowa

Gerald Guidry (Democrat) won with 57.8% of the vote.

  • Gerald Guidry DemocratElected

    57.8% 405 votes

  • Roy "RJ" Dugas DemocratDefeated

    42.2% 296 votes

By precinct in Calcasieu Parish

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

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

Shows the 658 votes cast at the polls in 4 precincts. The 43 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

701 votes cast; 36.4% of the 1,866 registered voters in the area turned out.

Statewide and federal races in Calcasieu Parish

Lieutenant Governor

No one got a majority, so "Jay" Dardenne (Republican) and Caroline Fayard (Democrat) went to a runoff.

This race covers 64 parishes; the results below are for all of them. In Calcasieu Parish: "Jay" Dardenne 19.5%, Caroline Fayard 26.2%, "Sammy" Kershaw 33.0%, Kevin Davis 2.9%.

  • "Jay" Dardenne RepublicanIn runoff

    27.6% 180,944 votes

  • Caroline Fayard DemocratIn runoff

    24.3% 159,507 votes

  • "Sammy" Kershaw RepublicanDefeated

    19.2% 126,166 votes

  • Kevin Davis RepublicanDefeated

    7.9% 51,542 votes

4 other candidates: 20.9% together
James "Jim" Crowley Democrat7.9%51,461
Roger Villere Republican6.7%44,096
"Butch" Gautreaux Democrat3.9%25,289
Melanie J. McKnight Republican2.5%16,411

By precinct in Calcasieu Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
"Jay" Dardenne
Caroline Fayard
"Sammy" Kershaw
  • Another candidate, or a tie
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 26,068 votes cast at the polls in 120 precincts. The 3,724 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

655,416 votes cast; 21.1% of the 2,967,475 registered voters in the area turned out.

Propositions, taxes, and recalls

City of Sulphur Proposition (Sales Tax Renewal) Summary: 10-year 1/2% sales and use tax renewal ("Tax") for improving streets, sewerage disposal, water and waste water systems within the City of Sulphur, Louisiana, with collections from the levy of the Tax estimated to be a $2,300,000 for one entire year, and authority to issue bonds to be retired with, paid from and secured by a pledge and dedication of the Tax.

City of Sulphur, 1/2% S&U - CC - 10 Yrs.

Passed: 66.6% voted yes and 33.4% voted no.

What the ballot said

Shall the City of Sulphur, Louisiana, pursuant to Article 6, Section 29 of the Louisiana Constitution of 1974, and other Constitutional and statutory authority, levy and collect for 10 years beginning April 1, 2011, a tax of one-half percent (1/2%) upon the sale at retail, use, lease or rental, consumption and storage for use or consumption of tangible personal property and on sales of services as defined in La. R.S. 47:301-317, and the avails of the Tax, after payment of all costs of levy and collection, dedicated and used for improving streets, sewerage disposal, water and waste water systems within the City of Sulphur, Louisiana, title to which shall be in the public, with collections from the levy of the Tax estimated to be $2,300,000 for one entire year; and, to issue bonds not to exceed 10 years from the initial levy of the Tax, with interest at a rate not exceeding ten percent (10%) per annum, which bonds shall be retired with, paid from and secured by an irrevocable pledge and dedication of the Tax?

  • YesApproved

    66.6% 2,420 votes

  • No

    33.4% 1,211 votes

By precinct in Calcasieu 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 2,810 votes cast at the polls in 12 precincts. The 821 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

3,631 votes cast; 23.9% of the 13,695 registered voters in the area turned out.

Niblett's Bluff Park Commission Proposition Summary: A renewal of a 6.18 mill ad valorem property tax to run from January 1, 2011 to December 31, 2020 for the purpose of paying the costs for operating and maintaining Niblett's Bluff Park Commission of Calcasieu Parish. The District expects to collect $302,213.00 from said tax in 2011.

Niblett's Bluff Park Comm., 6.18 Mill - BOC - 10 Yrs.

Passed: 69.8% voted yes and 30.2% voted no.

What the ballot said

Shall the Niblett's Bluff Park Commission, Parish of Calcasieu, State of Louisiana, acting as governing authority of said Commission, be authorized to continue to levy and collect a six and eighteen hundredths (6.18) mill tax on all property subject to taxation in said Commission for a period of ten (10) years, beginning with the year 2011 and ending with the year 2020 for the purpose of construction, development, improvement, maintenance, operation and repair of Niblett's Bluff Park, its facilities and equipment, and the acquisition and/or lease of sites, property, works, facilities and equipment related thereto? The District estimates that it will collect $302,213.00 from the levy of the tax in the year 2011.

  • YesApproved

    69.8% 425 votes

  • No

    30.2% 184 votes

By precinct in Calcasieu 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 564 votes cast at the polls in 11 precincts. The 45 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

609 votes cast; 14.8% of the 3,838 registered voters in the area turned out.

Parishwide Proposition (Calcasieu Parish Courthouse Complex and Calcasieu Correctional Center Maintenance Tax) Summary: Authority for the Calcasieu Parish Police Jury to continue to levy and collect a 10-year maintenance tax of 3.27 mills beginning January 1, 2010 and ending December 31, 2019, with collections from the levy of the tax estimated to be $4,436,821 for one entire year, for the purpose of maintaining and operating the Calcasieu Parish Courthouse Complex and the Calcasieu Correctional Center.

PW Police Jury, 3.27 Mills - PJ - 10 Yrs.

Passed: 63.0% voted yes and 37.0% voted no.

What the ballot said

Shall the Calcasieu Parish Police Jury, governing authority of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, continue to levy and collect a special tax of three and twenty seven one-hundredths mills (3.27 mills), on all property subject to taxation in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, for a period of ten (10) years, beginning January 1, 2010, and ending December 31, 2019, with collections from the levy of the tax estimated to be $4,436,821, for the purpose of maintaining and operating the Calcasieu Parish Courthouse Complex and the Calcasieu Correctional Center, title to which shall be in the public?

  • YesApproved

    63.0% 18,742 votes

  • No

    37.0% 10,987 votes

By precinct in Calcasieu Parish

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Which side won each precinct, and by how much

Under 55%55 to 65%Over 65%
Yes
No
  • A tie
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 25,967 votes cast at the polls in 120 precincts. The 3,762 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

29,729 votes cast; 22.0% of the 125,335 registered voters in the area turned out.

Sales Tax District No. 4-A Proposition (Sales Tax) Summary: Authority for Sales Tax District No. 4-A of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, (the "District") to levy and collect a sales and use tax of 1 1/2% for a period of ten (10) years beginning January 1, 2011 (the "Tax") with collections from the levy of the tax estimated to be $19,500,000 for one entire year, dedicated and used within the District for improving and maintaining parish roads and arterial and rural transportation routes and systems, public utilities, and solid waste collection and disposal; and authority to fund the tax avails into bonds for such purposes; and, contingent upon successful passage of this proposition upon first levy of the tax to cancel and terminate the existing authorized sales and use tax currently levied and collected by the District.

Sales Tax District No. 4-A, 1 1/2% S&U Tax - PJ - 10 Yrs.

Passed: 68.2% voted yes and 31.8% voted no.

What the ballot said

Shall Sales Tax District No. 4-A of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana (the "District") pursuant to Article VI, Sections 19, 29 and 30 of the Louisiana Constitution of 1974 and other constitutional and statutory authority, be authorized to levy and collect a sales and use tax of 1 1/2%, for a period of ten (10) years beginning January 1, 2011, with collections from the levy of the tax estimated to be $19,500,000 for one entire year, upon the sale at retail, use, lease or rental, consumption and storage for use or consumption of tangible personal property and on sales of services within the District, all as presently or hereafter defined in La. R.S. 47:301 to 317, inclusive (the "Tax"), with the avails of the Tax (after paying the reasonable and necessary costs and expenses of collecting and administering the Tax) dedicated and used within the District to continue improving and maintaining Parish roads, including enhancing drainage quality affecting Parish roads which includes the provision of solid waste collection and disposal, improving arterial transportation routes and major intersections, installation or extensions of public utilities, and providing supplemental funding for rural transportation systems; and, authorization to fund avails of the Tax into bonds in various series at various times, to be used to fund the capital costs of improvements within the District, as permitted by Louisiana law, including Sub-Part F, Part III, Chapter 4, Title 39 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, as amended; and, upon successful passage of this proposition and initial levy of the Tax to cancel and terminate the sales and use tax currently levied by the District?

  • YesApproved

    68.2% 6,670 votes

  • No

    31.8% 3,115 votes

By precinct in Calcasieu Parish

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Which side won each precinct, and by how much

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Yes
No
  • A tie
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 8,644 votes cast at the polls in 62 precincts. The 1,141 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

9,785 votes cast; 20.8% of the 42,617 registered voters in the area turned out.

Constitutional amendments

Amendment 1

Convening Legis.even/odd num.yrs.

Passed: 62.6% voted for and 37.4% voted against.

This race covers 64 parishes; the results below are for all of them. In Calcasieu Parish: For 65.7%, Against 34.3%.

What the ballot said

To move the convening of the legislature in annual regular session in even-numbered years to the second Monday in March and in odd-numbered years to the second Monday in April and to change the effective date of legislation enacted at such sessions to August first. (Amends Article III, Sections 2(A)(3)(a) and (4)(a) and 19)

  • ForApproved

    62.6% 370,471 votes

  • Against

    37.4% 221,218 votes

By precinct in Calcasieu Parish

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Which side won each precinct, and by how much

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Against
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 25,561 votes cast at the polls in 120 precincts. The 3,682 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

591,689 votes cast; 21.1% of the 2,965,598 registered voters in the area turned out.

Amendment 2

Gov.Off.Hmland Sec.&Emerg.Prep.Unclassified

Passed: 51.9% voted for and 48.1% voted against.

This race covers 64 parishes; the results below are for all of them. In Calcasieu Parish: For 53.8%, Against 46.2%.

What the ballot said

To provide that the director, deputy director and all employees of the Governor's Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness shall be in the unclassified service of the state civil service. (Amends Article X, Sections 2(B)(11) and (12); adds Article X, Section 2 (B)(13))

  • ForApproved

    51.9% 306,106 votes

  • Against

    48.1% 283,185 votes

By precinct in Calcasieu Parish

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Which side won each precinct, and by how much

Under 55%55 to 65%Over 65%
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Against
  • A tie
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 25,351 votes cast at the polls in 120 precincts. The 3,674 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

589,291 votes cast; 21.1% of the 2,965,598 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

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