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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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Jackson Parish

Local election results for Saturday, December 8, 2012. 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 Chatham

Chief of Police, Town of Chatham

"Mike" Wilson (Democrat) won with 53.6% of the vote.

  • "Mike" Wilson DemocratElected

    53.6% 97 votes

  • David McManus, Jr. No partyDefeated

    46.4% 84 votes

By precinct in Jackson 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%
"Mike" Wilson
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 173 votes cast at the polls in 1 precinct. The 8 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

181 votes cast; 40.6% of the 392 registered voters in the area turned out.

Propositions, taxes, and recalls

Town of Jonesboro Propositions Proposition No. 1 Summary: Renewal of a 5 year 5 mill property tax for fire protection.

Town of Jonesboro Prop.#1, 5 Mill (Fire) - Mayor & BOA - 5 Yrs.

Passed: 53.4% voted yes and 46.6% voted no.

What the ballot said

Shall the Town of Jonesboro, State of Louisiana levy a special tax of five (5) mills on all the property subject to taxation in said Town for a period of five (5) years, beginning with the year 2013, for the purpose of maintaining, improving, acquiring and operating the buildings and equipment of the fire department of said Town, title to which shall be in the public, the estimated amount reasonably expected to be collected from said levy for one entire year at the time it is proposed being $91,871.55?

  • YesApproved

    53.4% 225 votes

  • No

    46.6% 196 votes

By precinct in Jackson 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 285 votes cast at the polls in 17 precincts. The 136 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

421 votes cast; 16.9% of the 2,401 registered voters in the area turned out.

Town of Jonesboro Proposition Proposition No. 2 Summary: Renewal of a 5 year 5 mill property tax for opening, constructing, improving and maintaining streets.

Town of Jonesboro Prop.#2, 5 Mill (Streets)-Mayor & BOA-5 Yrs.

Passed: 50.5% voted yes and 49.5% voted no.

What the ballot said

Shall the Town of Jonesboro, State of Louisiana, levy a special tax of five (5) mills on all property subject to taxation in said Town for a period of five (5) years, beginning with the year 2013 for the purpose of opening, constructing and improving the streets in said Town and for the maintenance thereof, title to which shall remain in the public, the estimated amount reasonably expected to be collected from said levy for one entire year at the time it is proposed being $91,871.55?

  • YesApproved

    50.5% 213 votes

  • No

    49.5% 209 votes

By precinct in Jackson 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 283 votes cast at the polls in 17 precincts. The 139 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

422 votes cast; 16.9% of the 2,401 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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Early and absentee voters are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't included here.