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Tangipahoa 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 A

Ann A. Smith (Democrat) won with 75.2% of the vote.

  • Ann A. Smith DemocratElected

    75.2% 1,772 votes

  • Glyniss V. Gordon DemocratDefeated

    24.8% 583 votes

By precinct in Tangipahoa Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
Ann A. Smith
Glyniss V. Gordon
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 1,901 votes cast at the polls in 14 precincts. The 454 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

2,355 votes cast; 30.3% of the 7,534 registered voters in the area turned out.

Member of School Board, District B

Gail Pittman-McDaniel (Republican) won with 53.0% of the vote.

  • Gail Pittman-McDaniel RepublicanElected

    53.0% 1,129 votes

  • Trent Campbell RepublicanDefeated

    47.0% 1,002 votes

By precinct in Tangipahoa Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
Gail Pittman-McDaniel
Trent Campbell
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 1,875 votes cast at the polls in 11 precincts. The 256 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

2,131 votes cast; 25.8% of the 7,799 registered voters in the area turned out.

Member of School Board, District C

No one got a majority, so "Andy" Anderson (Republican) and "Tank" Genco (Democrat) went to a runoff.

  • "Andy" Anderson RepublicanIn runoff

    45.5% 960 votes

  • "Tank" Genco DemocratIn runoff

    33.8% 713 votes

  • "Patti" Polito-Sparacello No partyDefeated

    20.8% 439 votes

By precinct in Tangipahoa Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
"Andy" Anderson
"Tank" Genco
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 1,839 votes cast at the polls in 14 precincts. The 273 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

2,112 votes cast; 24.2% of the 8,342 registered voters in the area turned out.

Member of School Board, District D

"Al" Link (Democrat) won with 56.4% of the vote.

  • "Al" Link DemocratElected

    56.4% 895 votes

  • Casper O. Jackson DemocratDefeated

    43.6% 692 votes

By precinct in Tangipahoa Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
"Al" Link
Casper O. Jackson
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 1,223 votes cast at the polls in 8 precincts. The 364 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

1,587 votes cast; 19.4% of the 7,989 registered voters in the area turned out.

Member of School Board, District E

Brett K. Duncan (Republican) won with 60.8% of the vote.

  • Brett K. Duncan RepublicanElected

    60.8% 1,172 votes

  • "Danny" Ridgel DemocratDefeated

    39.2% 755 votes

By precinct in Tangipahoa Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
Brett K. Duncan
"Danny" Ridgel
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 1,597 votes cast at the polls in 9 precincts. The 330 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

1,927 votes cast; 25.0% of the 7,059 registered voters in the area turned out.

Member of School Board, District F

Christina "Chris" Cohea (No party) won with 51.9% of the vote.

  • Christina "Chris" Cohea No partyElected

    51.9% 1,434 votes

  • Sonya Jenkins Traylor RepublicanDefeated

    48.1% 1,329 votes

By precinct in Tangipahoa Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
Christina "Chris" Cohea
Sonya Jenkins Traylor
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 2,174 votes cast at the polls in 9 precincts. The 589 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

2,763 votes cast; 27.7% of the 8,899 registered voters in the area turned out.

Member of School Board, District I

Rose Quave Dominguez (Republican) won with 51.4% of the vote.

  • Rose Quave Dominguez RepublicanElected

    51.4% 966 votes

  • Elizabeth "Beth" Davis RepublicanDefeated

    48.6% 915 votes

By precinct in Tangipahoa Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
Rose Quave Dominguez
Elizabeth "Beth" Davis
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 1,646 votes cast at the polls in 9 precincts. The 235 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

1,881 votes cast; 19.2% of the 9,530 registered voters in the area turned out.

Cities, towns, and villages

City of Hammond

Mayor, City of Hammond

Mayson H. Foster (Republican) won with 77.9% of the vote.

  • Mayson H. Foster RepublicanElected

    77.9% 2,113 votes

  • Julester Maryland-Oliver DemocratDefeated

    22.1% 601 votes

By precinct in Tangipahoa Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
Mayson H. Foster
Julester Maryland-Oliver
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 2,174 votes cast at the polls in 20 precincts. The 540 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

2,714 votes cast; 22.8% of the 10,970 registered voters in the area turned out.

Council Member, District 1, City of Hammond

Johnny E. Blount (Democrat) won with 72.0% of the vote.

  • Johnny E. Blount DemocratElected

    72.0% 461 votes

  • Darrell Green DemocratDefeated

    28.0% 179 votes

By precinct in Tangipahoa Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
Johnny E. Blount
Darrell Green
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 529 votes cast at the polls in 8 precincts. The 111 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

640 votes cast; 22.4% of the 2,758 registered voters in the area turned out.

Council Member, District 3, City of Hammond

Robert J. "Bobby" Martin (Democrat) won with 50.9% of the vote.

  • Robert J. "Bobby" Martin DemocratElected

    50.9% 209 votes

  • Janice Carter-Beard DemocratDefeated

    49.1% 202 votes

By precinct in Tangipahoa Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
Robert J. "Bobby" Martin
Janice Carter-Beard
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 351 votes cast at the polls in 6 precincts. The 60 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

411 votes cast; 19.2% of the 2,146 registered voters in the area turned out.

Council Member, District 4, City of Hammond

Lemar F. Marshall (Democrat) won with 55.3% of the vote.

  • Lemar F. Marshall DemocratElected

    55.3% 283 votes

  • John C. Montecino RepublicanDefeated

    44.7% 229 votes

By precinct in Tangipahoa Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
Lemar F. Marshall
John C. Montecino
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 377 votes cast at the polls in 8 precincts. The 135 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

512 votes cast; 22.0% of the 2,127 registered voters in the area turned out.

Town of Independence

Chief of Police, Town of Independence

Frank Edwards III (Democrat) won with 72.3% of the vote.

  • Frank Edwards III DemocratElected

    72.3% 363 votes

  • Dan DiVittorio RepublicanDefeated

    27.7% 139 votes

By precinct in Tangipahoa Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
Frank Edwards III
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 461 votes cast at the polls in 7 precincts. The 41 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

502 votes cast; 33.6% of the 1,369 registered voters in the area turned out.

Town of Kentwood

Mayor, Town of Kentwood

Harold Smith (Democrat) won with 63.0% of the vote.

  • Harold Smith DemocratElected

    63.0% 553 votes

  • Gary Callihan DemocratDefeated

    37.0% 325 votes

By precinct in Tangipahoa Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
Harold Smith
Gary Callihan
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 705 votes cast at the polls in 4 precincts. The 173 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

878 votes cast; 51.3% of the 1,622 registered voters in the area turned out.

Chief of Police, Town of Kentwood

No one got a majority, so Gregory "Greg" Newton, Sr. (Democrat) and Wayne Stewart (Democrat) went to a runoff.

  • Gregory "Greg" Newton, Sr. DemocratIn runoff

    48.1% 438 votes

  • Wayne Stewart DemocratIn runoff

    22.8% 208 votes

  • Keith Womack DemocratDefeated

    18.3% 167 votes

  • "Sammy" Broyles DemocratDefeated

    10.8% 98 votes

By precinct in Tangipahoa Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
Gregory "Greg" Newton, Sr.
  • Another candidate, or a tie
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 730 votes cast at the polls in 4 precincts. The 181 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

911 votes cast; 51.3% of the 1,622 registered voters in the area turned out.

Council Members, Town of Kentwood

Irma Thompson-Gordon (Democrat), Scott "Coach" Shaffett (Other party), "Greg" Burton (Democrat), Michael "Mike" Hall (Democrat), and Terrell "Teddy" Hookfin (Democrat) won.

  • Irma Thompson-Gordon DemocratElected

    12.2% 469 votes

  • Scott "Coach" Shaffett Other partyElected

    10.5% 403 votes

  • "Greg" Burton DemocratElected

    10.3% 395 votes

  • Michael "Mike" Hall DemocratElected

    10.2% 390 votes

  • Terrell "Teddy" Hookfin DemocratElected

    10.0% 385 votes

6 other candidates: 46.8% together
Myrtle S. Cook Democrat9.5%365
Jared Prescott Other party8.9%341
"Jimbo" Slaven No party8.8%337
Carlton S. Faller Democrat7.7%294
Mark C. Shaw Other party7.2%276
Jeneal Banks Democrat4.8%186

By precinct in Tangipahoa Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
Irma Thompson-Gordon
Scott "Coach" Shaffett
  • Another candidate, or a tie
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 3,040 votes cast at the polls in 4 precincts. The 801 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

3,841 votes cast; 51.3% of the 1,622 registered voters in the area turned out.

Village of Tickfaw

Council Members, Village of Tickfaw

"Jomarie" McInnis (Republican), Toni Jean Abene Basso (Democrat), and Preston Watts (No party) won.

  • "Jomarie" McInnis RepublicanElected

    32.1% 146 votes

  • Toni Jean Abene Basso DemocratElected

    29.5% 134 votes

  • Preston Watts No partyElected

    24.8% 113 votes

  • "Ron" Tanis No partyDefeated

    13.6% 62 votes

By precinct in Tangipahoa Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
"Jomarie" McInnis
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 404 votes cast at the polls in 1 precinct. The 51 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

455 votes cast; 36.4% of the 429 registered voters in the area turned out.

Statewide and federal races in Tangipahoa 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 Tangipahoa Parish: "Jay" Dardenne 27.0%, Caroline Fayard 29.6%, "Sammy" Kershaw 12.3%, Kevin Davis 14.9%.

  • "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 Tangipahoa 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 15,159 votes cast at the polls in 87 precincts. The 2,796 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 Hammond Proposition (Millage Renewal) Summary: 10 year, 10 mills property tax renewal for acquiring, operating and maintaining police and fire protection services, facilities and equipment and paying police and fire department salaries in the City of Hammond.

City of Hammond, 10 Mills - CC - 10 Yrs.

Passed: 70.8% voted yes and 29.2% voted no.

What the ballot said

Shall the City of Hammond, State of Louisiana (the "City"), continue to levy a special tax of ten (10) mills on all the property subject to taxation in the City (an estimated $1,900,000 reasonably expected at this time to be collected from the levy of the tax for an entire year), for a period of ten (10) years, beginning with the year 2011 and ending with the year 2020, for the purpose of acquiring, operating and maintaining police and fire protection services, facilities and equipment and paying Police and Fire Department salaries, with the proceeds of the tax to be allocated as follows: (i) (Fire Protection) 10% for education, training, maintenance of equipment, stations, vehicles and communication equipment and acquisition and maintenance of uniforms, protective clothing and tools; (ii) (Fire Protection) 20% for acquisition of fire fighting vehicles, equipment and facilities; (iii) (Police) 10% for education, training and maintenance of equipment, vehicles, stations and communication equipment; (iv) (Police) 20% for acquisition of vehicles, equipment and facilities; and (v) 40% for paying Police and Fire Department salaries?

  • YesApproved

    70.8% 1,813 votes

  • No

    29.2% 746 votes

By precinct in Tangipahoa 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 2,026 votes cast at the polls in 20 precincts. The 533 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

2,559 votes cast; 22.8% of the 10,965 registered voters in the area turned out.

Law Enforcement District Proposition (Tax Renewal) Summary: 10 year, 10.0 mills property tax renewal for providing funding for the Law Enforcement District of the Parish of Tangipahoa.

PW Law Enforcement District, 10 Mills - Sheriff - 10 Yrs.

Passed: 66.1% voted yes and 33.9% voted no.

What the ballot said

Shall the Law Enforcement District of the Parish of Tangipahoa, State of Louisiana, renew a levy of a ten (10) mills tax on all the property subject to taxation in said District for a period of ten (10) years, beginning with the year 2011, which tax is expected to generate $4,700,000 in revenue for the District in the year 2011, for the purpose of providing funding for said District, said tax to be a renewal of a similar tax now authorized by law to be levied for said purpose?

  • YesApproved

    66.1% 11,518 votes

  • No

    33.9% 5,915 votes

By precinct in Tangipahoa 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 14,617 votes cast at the polls in 87 precincts. The 2,816 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

17,433 votes cast; 22.4% of the 74,042 registered voters in the area turned out.

Road Lighting District No. 5 Proposition Summary: Renewal of a 10-year, 15 mill property tax for providing and maintaining electric lights on the streets, roads, highways, alleys and public places in Road Lighting District No. 5.

Road Lighting Dist. No. 5, 15 Mill - PC - 10 Yr.

Passed: 81.0% voted yes and 19.0% voted no.

What the ballot said

Shall Road Lighting District No. 5, Tangipahoa Parish, State of Louisiana (the "District"), renew the levy of a fifteen (15) mill tax on all the property subject to taxation in the District (an estimated $95,435.00 reasonably expected at this time to be collected from the levy of the Tax for an entire year), for a period of ten (10) years, beginning with the year 2011 and ending with the year 2020, for the purpose of providing and maintaining electric lights on the streets, roads, highways, alleys and public places in the District?

  • YesApproved

    81.0% 192 votes

  • No

    19.0% 45 votes

By precinct in Tangipahoa 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 216 votes cast at the polls in 3 precincts. The 21 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

237 votes cast; 16.7% of the 1,391 registered voters in the area turned out.

Town of Independence Propositions Proposition No. 1 (Sales Tax Rededication) Summary: Rededication of the proceeds of the 1% sales and use tax of the Town of Independence, authorized by an election held on November 28, 1981 to be rededicated and used for any lawful corporate purpose.

Town Independence Prop. #1, 1% S&U - Mayor & BOA

Passed: 51.6% voted yes and 48.4% voted no.

What the ballot said

Shall the Town of Independence, State of Louisiana (the "Town"), be authorized to rededicate the proceeds of its one percent (1%) sales and use tax (an estimated $245,737 reasonably expected at this time to be collected from the levy of the tax for an entire year) which it is levying and collecting without a term limit pursuant to an election held on November 28, 1981, such that the proceeds of the Tax hereinafter collected (after paying the reasonable and necessary costs and expenses of collecting and administering the Tax) are authorized to be used for any lawful corporate purpose?

  • YesApproved

    51.6% 238 votes

  • No

    48.4% 223 votes

By precinct in Tangipahoa 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 423 votes cast at the polls in 7 precincts. The 38 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

461 votes cast; 33.7% of the 1,367 registered voters in the area turned out.

Town of Independence Propositions Proposition No. 2 (Millage Renewal) Summary: 10 years, 10 mills property tax renewal for the special purpose and use of the Independence Fire Department and the Independence Police Department, with 5 mills for the benefit of the Fire Department and 5 mills for the benefit of the Police Department.

Town Independence Prop. #2, 10 mills renewal - Mayor & BOA - 10 years

Passed: 57.8% voted yes and 42.2% voted no.

What the ballot said

Shall the Town of Independence, State of Louisiana (the "Town"), continue to levy a special tax of ten (10) mills on all the property subject to taxation in the Town (an estimated $98,685 reasonably expected at this time to be collected from the levy of the tax for an entire year), for a period of ten (10) years, beginning with the year 2011 and ending with the year 2020, for the special purpose and use of the Independence Fire Department and the Independence Police Department, with 5 mills for the benefit of the Fire Department and 5 mills for the benefit of the Police Department?

  • YesApproved

    57.8% 266 votes

  • No

    42.2% 194 votes

By precinct in Tangipahoa 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 421 votes cast at the polls in 7 precincts. The 39 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

460 votes cast; 33.7% of the 1,367 registered voters in the area turned out.

Town of Independence Propositions Proposition No. 3 (Millage) Summary: 10 years, 10 mills additional property tax for the special purpose and use of the Independence Fire Department and the Independence Police Department, with 5 mills for the benefit of the Fire Department and 5 mills for the benefit of the Police Department.

Town Independence Prop. #3, 10 mills additional - Mayor & BOA - 10 years

Passed: 45.8% voted yes and 54.2% voted no.

What the ballot said

Shall the Town of Independence, State of Louisiana (the "Town"), levy a special tax of ten (10) mills on all the property subject to taxation in the Town (an estimated $98,685 reasonably expected at this time to be collected from the levy of the tax for an entire year), for a period of ten (10) years, beginning with the year 2011 and ending with the year 2020, for the special purpose and use of the Independence Fire Department and the Independence Police Department, with 5 mills for the benefit of the Fire Department and 5 mills for the benefit of the Police Department?

  • Yes

    45.8% 214 votes

  • NoDefeated

    54.2% 253 votes

By precinct in Tangipahoa 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 426 votes cast at the polls in 7 precincts. The 41 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

467 votes cast; 33.7% of the 1,367 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 Tangipahoa Parish: For 59.4%, Against 40.6%.

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 Tangipahoa Parish

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Which side won each precinct, and by how much

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

Shows the 13,908 votes cast at the polls in 87 precincts. The 2,692 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 Tangipahoa Parish: For 52.2%, Against 47.8%.

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 Tangipahoa Parish

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Which side won each precinct, and by how much

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

Shows the 13,702 votes cast at the polls in 87 precincts. The 2,681 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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