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Acadia Parish

Local election results for Saturday, December 6, 2014, including statewide races. Official results from the Louisiana Secretary of State. Each race has a map by precinct.

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Cities, towns, and villages

City of Eunice

Chief of Police, City of Eunice

"Randy" Fontenot (Other party) won with 59.7% of the vote.

This race covers 2 parishes; the results below are for all of them. In Acadia Parish: "Randy" Fontenot 72.4%, Raymond "Bubba" Cole 27.6%.

  • "Randy" Fontenot Other partyElected

    59.7% 1,778 votes

  • Raymond "Bubba" Cole DemocratDefeated

    40.3% 1,199 votes

By precinct in Acadia Parish

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

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

Shows the 112 votes cast at the polls in 1 precinct. The 11 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

2,977 votes cast; 44.2% of the 6,800 registered voters in the area turned out.

Results by parish
Parish"Randy" FontenotRaymond "Bubba" ColeTurnout
Acadia Parish72.4%8927.6%3455.5%
St. Landry Parish59.2%1,68940.8%1,16543.8%

City of Rayne

Chief of Police, City of Rayne

Carroll J. Stelly (Democrat) won with 51.6% of the vote.

  • Carroll J. Stelly DemocratElected

    51.6% 1,589 votes

  • Joseph "Joe" Caillet DemocratDefeated

    48.4% 1,488 votes

By precinct in Acadia Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
Carroll J. Stelly
Joseph "Joe" Caillet
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 2,380 votes cast at the polls in 12 precincts. The 697 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

3,077 votes cast; 55.6% of the 5,654 registered voters in the area turned out.

Alderman, Ward 1, City of Rayne

Curtrese Minix (Democrat) won with 52.5% of the vote.

  • Curtrese Minix DemocratElected

    52.5% 377 votes

  • Anna "Ann" Domingue-Washington DemocratDefeated

    47.5% 341 votes

By precinct in Acadia Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
Curtrese Minix
Anna "Ann" Domingue-Washington
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 594 votes cast at the polls in 6 precincts. The 124 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

718 votes cast; 54.2% of the 1,374 registered voters in the area turned out.

Alderman, Ward 2, City of Rayne

Kenneth Guidry (Other party) won with 54.2% of the vote.

  • Kenneth Guidry Other partyElected

    54.2% 371 votes

  • Larry J. Menard DemocratDefeated

    45.8% 313 votes

By precinct in Acadia Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
Kenneth Guidry
Larry J. Menard
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 528 votes cast at the polls in 3 precincts. The 156 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

684 votes cast; 53.0% of the 1,350 registered voters in the area turned out.

Alderman, Ward 4, City of Rayne

James "Jimmy" Fontenot (Democrat) won with 56.0% of the vote.

  • James "Jimmy" Fontenot DemocratElected

    56.0% 466 votes

  • Gerald Foreman DemocratDefeated

    44.0% 366 votes

By precinct in Acadia Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
James "Jimmy" Fontenot
Gerald Foreman
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 604 votes cast at the polls in 5 precincts. The 228 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

832 votes cast; 57.4% of the 1,529 registered voters in the area turned out.

Town of Duson

Aldermen, Town of Duson

Wade Robin (Democrat), Coby Duhon (Democrat), and Carolyn "Pepe" Richard (Democrat) won.

This race covers 2 parishes; the results below are for all of them. In Acadia Parish: Wade Robin 16.7%, Coby Duhon 12.5%, Carolyn "Pepe" Richard 18.8%, Jimmy Champagne 18.8%.

  • Wade Robin DemocratElected

    19.6% 209 votes

  • Coby Duhon DemocratElected

    18.6% 198 votes

  • Carolyn "Pepe" Richard DemocratElected

    16.7% 178 votes

  • Jimmy Champagne DemocratDefeated

    15.4% 164 votes

2 other candidates: 29.7% together
Laurie Leon Democrat15.1%161
Sandra Lagneaux Democrat14.6%156

By precinct in Acadia Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
  • Another candidate, or a tie
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 45 votes cast at the polls in 1 precinct. The 3 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

1,066 votes cast; 47.7% of the 862 registered voters in the area turned out.

Results by parish
ParishMost votesShareTurnout
Acadia ParishJimmy Champagne18.8%20.2%
Lafayette ParishWade Robin19.7%51.5%

Courts and judges

District Judge, 15th Judicial District Court, ES 4, Div. F

David M. Smith (Democrat) won with 70.3% of the vote.

  • David M. Smith DemocratElected

    70.3% 11,458 votes

  • "Mike" Goss DemocratDefeated

    29.7% 4,834 votes

By precinct in Acadia Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
David M. Smith
"Mike" Goss
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 13,164 votes cast at the polls in 55 precincts. The 3,128 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

16,292 votes cast; 46.0% of the 36,646 registered voters in the area turned out.

City Judge, City Court, City of Eunice

"Terry" Hoychick (Republican) won with 53.7% of the vote.

This race covers 2 parishes; the results below are for all of them. In Acadia Parish: "Terry" Hoychick 59.2%, Paul Brown 40.8%.

  • "Terry" Hoychick RepublicanElected

    53.7% 2,183 votes

  • Paul Brown RepublicanDefeated

    46.3% 1,883 votes

By precinct in Acadia Parish

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

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

Shows the 114 votes cast at the polls in 1 precinct. The 11 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

4,066 votes cast; 44.6% of the 9,432 registered voters in the area turned out.

Results by parish
Parish"Terry" HoychickPaul BrownTurnout
Acadia Parish59.2%7440.8%5155.5%
St. Landry Parish53.5%2,10946.5%1,83244.3%

City Marshal, City Court, City of Rayne

Alex "Joe" Lacroix (Democrat) won with 51.6% of the vote.

  • Alex "Joe" Lacroix DemocratElected

    51.6% 2,275 votes

  • Jamie Conques DemocratDefeated

    48.4% 2,130 votes

By precinct in Acadia Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
Alex "Joe" Lacroix
Jamie Conques
  • Another candidate, or a tie
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 3,464 votes cast at the polls in 14 precincts. The 941 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

4,405 votes cast; 51.1% of the 9,045 registered voters in the area turned out.

Constable, Justice of the Peace Ward 4

Douglas R. Short (Democrat) won with 58.0% of the vote.

  • Douglas R. Short DemocratElected

    58.0% 1,192 votes

  • "Mike" Habetz RepublicanDefeated

    42.0% 862 votes

By precinct in Acadia Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
Douglas R. Short
"Mike" Habetz
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 1,729 votes cast at the polls in 7 precincts. The 325 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

2,054 votes cast; 44.8% of the 4,698 registered voters in the area turned out.

Statewide and federal races in Acadia Parish

U.S. Senator

"Bill" Cassidy (Republican) won with 55.9% of the vote.

This race covers 64 parishes; the results below are for all of them. In Acadia Parish: "Bill" Cassidy 73.7%, Mary L. Landrieu 26.3%.

  • "Bill" Cassidy RepublicanElected

    55.9% 712,379 votes

  • Mary L. Landrieu DemocratDefeated

    44.1% 561,210 votes

By precinct in Acadia Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
"Bill" Cassidy
Mary L. Landrieu
  • Another candidate, or a tie
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 14,565 votes cast at the polls in 55 precincts. The 3,476 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

1,273,589 votes cast; 43.6% of the 2,945,731 registered voters in the area turned out.

Propositions, taxes, and recalls

Town of Basile Proposition (Tax Renewal)

Town of Basile, 8 Mills - Mayor & BOA - 10 Yrs.

Passed: 64.8% voted yes and 35.2% voted no.

This race covers 2 parishes; the results below are for all of them. In Acadia Parish: Yes 100.0%, No 0.0%.

What the ballot said

Shall the Town of Basile, Parishes of Evangeline and Acadia, State of Louisiana (the "Town"), be authorized to continue to levy a special tax of eight (8) mills on all property subject to taxation in the Town (an estimated $38,597.50 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 constructing, acquiring, extending, improving and/or maintaining drainage facilities, streets, street lighting facilities, bridges, sidewalks, waterworks, sewers and sewerage disposal works, recreational facilities, public parks, public buildings and fire department stations and equipment, including fire engines and payment of salaries for fire department personnel; maintaining and operating the municipal police department and garbage collection and disposal facilities including the purchase of equipment therefor; acquiring industrial plant sites and purchasing or constructing within the municipality or adjoining area or areas outside of the corporate limits of the municipality, but within the Parishes of Evangeline and Acadia, industrial plant buildings and other necessary property, appurtenances or equipment, therefor, or for any one or more of said purposes?

  • YesApproved

    64.8% 162 votes

  • No

    35.2% 88 votes

By precinct in Acadia 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 6 votes cast at the polls in 1 precinct.

250 votes cast; 31.1% of the 924 registered voters in the area turned out.

Results by parish
ParishYesNoTurnout
Acadia Parish100.0%60.0%072.7%
Evangeline Parish63.9%15636.1%8830.6%

Town of Iota Propositions Proposition No. 1 (Tax Renewal)

Town of Iota Prop No. 1, 5 Mills - M&BOA - 10 Yrs.

Passed: 63.6% voted yes and 36.4% voted no.

What the ballot said

Shall the Town of lota, State of Louisiana, (the "Town") under the provisions of Article VI, Section 22, Section 27(B), Section 30(A) of the Constitution of the State of Louisiana of 1974, levy and collect a Five (5) Mills Tax ("Renewal") on all property subject to taxation situated in said Town (current estimated annual amount of $21,300.00), annually for a period of ten (10) years, commencing with the year 2015 and ending in the year 2024, for the purpose of constructing and maintaining streets, roads, highways and avenues within the said Town?

  • YesApproved

    63.6% 239 votes

  • No

    36.4% 137 votes

By precinct in Acadia 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 298 votes cast at the polls in 1 precinct. The 78 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

376 votes cast; 45.4% of the 922 registered voters in the area turned out.

Town of Iota Propositions Proposition No. 2 (Tax Renewal)

Town of Iota Prop No. 2, 5 Mills - M&BOA - 10 Yrs.

Passed: 62.9% voted yes and 37.1% voted no.

What the ballot said

Shall the Town of lota, State of Louisiana, (the "Town") under the provisions of Article VI, Section 22, Section 27(B), Section 30(A) of the Constitution of the State of Louisiana of 1974, levy and collect a Five (5) Mills Tax ("Renewal") on all property subject to taxation situated in said Town (current estimated annual amount of $21,300.00), annually for a period of ten (10) years, commencing with the year 2015 and ending in the year 2024, for the purpose of maintaining public buildings, improving and maintaining bridges and the drainage system of the said Town?

  • YesApproved

    62.9% 236 votes

  • No

    37.1% 139 votes

By precinct in Acadia 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 298 votes cast at the polls in 1 precinct. The 77 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

375 votes cast; 45.4% of the 922 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.