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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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Lafourche Parish

Local election results for Saturday, April 2, 2011. Official results from the Louisiana Secretary of State. Each race has a map by precinct.

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Member, Greater Lafourche Port Commission, Division G

John Melancon (Republican) won with 53.2% of the vote.

  • John Melancon RepublicanElected

    53.2% 937 votes

  • Harry Cheramie DemocratDefeated

    46.8% 823 votes

By precinct in Lafourche 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%
John Melancon
Harry Cheramie
  • Another candidate, or a tie
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 1,431 votes cast at the polls in 16 precincts. The 329 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

1,760 votes cast; 14.7% of the 11,894 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

  • 5% to 10%
  • 10% to 15%
  • 15% to 20%
  • 20% to 25%
  • 25% to 30%

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