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St. Helena Parish

Local election results for Saturday, November 16, 2013, including statewide races. Official results from the Louisiana Secretary of State. Each race has a map by precinct.

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Statewide and federal races in St. Helena Parish

U.S. Representative, 5th Congressional District

Vance M. McAllister (Republican) won with 59.6% of the vote.

This race covers 24 parishes; the results below are for all of them. In St. Helena Parish: Vance M. McAllister 46.4%, Neil Riser 53.6%.

  • Vance M. McAllister RepublicanElected

    59.6% 54,450 votes

  • Neil Riser RepublicanDefeated

    40.4% 36,840 votes

By precinct in St. Helena Parish

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

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

Shows the 320 votes cast at the polls in 2 precincts. The 68 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

91,290 votes cast; 19.2% of the 481,830 registered voters in the area turned out.

Propositions, taxes, and recalls

Fifth Ward Fire Protection District No. 1 Proposition (Millage Renewal)

Fifth Ward FPD #1, 15 Mills - PJ - 10 Yrs.

Passed: 88.2% voted yes and 11.8% voted no.

What the ballot said

Shall Fifth Ward Fire Protection District No. 1 of St. Helena Parish, Louisiana (the "District"), continue to levy a special tax of fifteen (15) mills on all property subject to taxation in the District (an estimated $89,000 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 2015 and ending with the year 2024, for the purpose of acquiring, constructing, improving, maintaining and/or operating fire protection facilities, vehicles and/or equipment, including both movable and immoveable property, to be used, directly or indirectly, by the District to provide fire protection service?

  • YesApproved

    88.2% 172 votes

  • No

    11.8% 23 votes

By precinct in St. Helena 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 156 votes cast at the polls in 4 precincts. The 39 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

195 votes cast; 10.1% of the 1,958 registered voters in the area turned out.

South Second Ward Fire Protection District Proposition (Millage Renewal)

S. 2nd Wd. FPD, 10 Mills - PJ - 10 Yrs.

Passed: 88.3% voted yes and 11.7% voted no.

What the ballot said

Shall South Second Ward Fire Protection District of St. Helena Parish, Louisiana (the "District"), continue to levy a special tax of ten (10) mills on all property subject to taxation in the District (an estimated $30,000 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 2015 and ending with the year 2024, for the purpose of acquiring, constructing, improving, maintaining and/or operating fire protection facilities, vehicles and/or equipment, including both movable and immovable property, to be used, directly or indirectly, by the District to provide fire protection service?

  • YesApproved

    88.3% 68 votes

  • No

    11.7% 9 votes

By precinct in St. Helena 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 53 votes cast at the polls in 3 precincts. The 24 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

77 votes cast; 11.2% of the 750 registered voters in the area turned out.

Sub-Road District Number Two of Road District Number Two Propositions Proposition No. 1 (Millage Renewal)

Sub-Rd. Dist#2 of Rd. Dist#2 Prop.#1, 10 Mills - PJ - 10 Yrs.

Passed: 85.3% voted yes and 14.7% voted no.

What the ballot said

Shall Sub-Road District Number Two of Road District Number Two of St. Helena Parish (the "District"), continue to levy a special tax of ten (10) mills on all property subject to taxation in the District (an estimated $55,000 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 2015 and ending with the year 2024, for the purpose of building, rebuilding, resurfacing, maintaining and keeping in repair the public roads, highways and bridges in the District?

  • YesApproved

    85.3% 99 votes

  • No

    14.7% 17 votes

By precinct in St. Helena 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 80 votes cast at the polls in 3 precincts. The 36 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

116 votes cast; 10.2% of the 1,164 registered voters in the area turned out.

Sub-Road District Number Two of Road District Number Two Propositions Proposition No. 2 (Millage Renewal)

Sub-Rd. Dist#2 of Rd. Dist#2 Prop.#2, 6 Mills - PJ - 10 Yrs.

Passed: 82.7% voted yes and 17.3% voted no.

What the ballot said

Shall Sub-Road District Number Two of Road District Number Two of St. Helena Parish (the "District"), continue to levy a special tax of six (6) mills on all property subject to taxation in the District (an estimated $33,000 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 2016 and ending with the year 2025, for the purpose of building, rebuilding, resurfacing, maintaining and keeping in repair the public roads, highways and bridges of the District?

  • YesApproved

    82.7% 91 votes

  • No

    17.3% 19 votes

By precinct in St. Helena 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 74 votes cast at the polls in 3 precincts. The 36 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

110 votes cast; 10.2% of the 1,164 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.