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Bienville Parish

Local election results for Saturday, April 6, 2013. 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 Ringgold

Chief of Police, Town of Ringgold

Roosevelt Kinsey III (Democrat) won with 53.6% of the vote.

  • Roosevelt Kinsey III DemocratElected

    53.6% 203 votes

  • Antwoin Moore DemocratDefeated

    31.7% 120 votes

  • Rickey Pearce DemocratDefeated

    14.8% 56 votes

By precinct in Bienville 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%
Roosevelt Kinsey III
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 352 votes cast at the polls in 2 precincts. The 27 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

379 votes cast; 38.4% of the 980 registered voters in the area turned out.

Propositions, taxes, and recalls

Law Enforcement District Proposition (Millage Renewal)

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

Passed: 74.7% voted yes and 25.3% voted no.

What the ballot said

Shall the Law Enforcement District of the Parish of Bienville, State of Louisiana (the "District"), continue to levy a ten (10.00) mills tax on all the property subject to taxation in the District, for a period of ten (10) years, beginning with the year 2014 and ending with the year 2023 (an estimated $3,625,000 reasonably expected at this time to be collected from the levy of the tax for an entire year), for the purpose of providing additional funding for the District?

  • YesApproved

    74.7% 1,163 votes

  • No

    25.3% 394 votes

By precinct in Bienville 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 1,278 votes cast at the polls in 33 precincts. The 279 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

1,557 votes cast; 16.9% of the 9,572 registered voters in the area turned out.

Parishwide Proposition (Sales Tax Renewal)

PW Police Jury, 1% S&U - PJ - 10 Yrs.

Passed: 72.3% voted yes and 27.7% voted no.

What the ballot said

Shall the Parish of Bienville, State of Louisiana (the "Parish"), under the provisions of Article VI, Section 29 of the Constitution of the State of Louisiana of 1974, and other constitutional and statutory authority, be authorized to levy and collect a tax of one percent (1%) (the "Tax") upon the sale at retail, the use, the lease or rental, the consumption and the storage for use or consumption, of tangible personal property and on sales of services in the Parish (an estimated $2,850,000 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, commencing July 1, 2014 and ending June 30, 2024, with the proceeds of the Tax (after paying the expenses of collecting and administering the Tax), to be dedicated and used as follows: First: to provide for collection and disposal of solid waste within and for the Parish, including payment of contracts providing therefor and acquiring, constructing, improving, maintaining and operating equipment and facilities necessary therefor; and Second: with remaining proceeds to be used for constructing, improving and maintaining public roads and bridges in the Parish (but no proceeds used for salaries)?

  • YesApproved

    72.3% 1,110 votes

  • No

    27.7% 426 votes

By precinct in Bienville 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 1,259 votes cast at the polls in 33 precincts. The 277 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

1,536 votes cast; 16.9% of the 9,572 registered voters in the area turned out.

Ward Seven Fire Protection District Proposition (Millage Tax)

Ward Seven Fire Prot. Dist., 5 Mills - BOC - 10 Yrs.

Passed: 80.8% voted yes and 19.2% voted no.

What the ballot said

Shall Ward Seven Fire Protection District of the Parish of Bienville, State of Louisiana (the "District"), be authorized to levy a five (5) mills tax on all property subject to taxation in the District (an estimated $186,325 expected at this time to be collected from the levy of the tax for an entire year) for a period of ten years beginning with the year 2013 and ending with the year 2022, for the purpose of acquiring, constructing, improving, maintaining, and/or operating facilities and/or equipment for the District to be used for fire protection and emergency response purposes, including acquiring vehicles for such purposes and paying the costs of obtaining water for fire protection purposes and charges for fire hydrant rentals and service?

  • YesApproved

    80.8% 177 votes

  • No

    19.2% 42 votes

By precinct in Bienville 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 205 votes cast at the polls in 5 precincts. The 14 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

219 votes cast; 15.0% of the 1,478 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 15%
  • 15% to 25%
  • 25% to 35%
  • 35% to 45%
  • 45% to 55%

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