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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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Jefferson Parish

Local election results for Saturday, December 10, 2016, 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 Kenner

Mayor, City of Kenner

"Ben" Zahn (Republican) won with 72.3% of the vote.

  • "Ben" Zahn RepublicanElected

    72.3% 8,404 votes

  • Gregory W. Carroll DemocratDefeated

    27.7% 3,215 votes

By precinct in Jefferson Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
"Ben" Zahn
Gregory W. Carroll
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 9,382 votes cast at the polls in 34 precincts. The 2,237 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

11,619 votes cast; 30.5% of the 38,848 registered voters in the area turned out.

Statewide and federal races in Jefferson Parish

U.S. Senator

John Kennedy (Republican) won with 60.7% of the vote.

This race covers 64 parishes; the results below are for all of them. In Jefferson Parish: John Kennedy 63.9%, Foster Campbell 36.1%.

  • John Kennedy RepublicanElected

    60.7% 536,191 votes

  • Foster Campbell DemocratDefeated

    39.3% 347,816 votes

By precinct in Jefferson 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 Kennedy
Foster Campbell
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 65,761 votes cast at the polls in 269 precincts. The 12,231 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

884,007 votes cast; 29.5% of the 3,032,088 registered voters in the area turned out.

Propositions, taxes, and recalls

Consolidated Drainage District No. 2 Proposition (Drainage Millage Renewal)

Cons. Drainage Dist. No. 2, 6 Mills Renewal - PC - 10 Yrs.

Passed: 72.4% voted yes and 27.6% voted no.

What the ballot said

Shall Consolidated Drainage District No. 2 of the Parish of Jefferson, State of Louisiana be authorized to renew the levy and collection of a tax not to exceed six (6) mills on all property subject to taxation in said District for a period of ten (10) years, beginning with the year 2017, with the estimated amount reasonably expected to be collected from the levy of the tax for one year being $19,403,486, for the purpose of acquiring, constructing, improving, maintaining or operating the drainage works within and for said District?

  • YesApproved

    72.4% 52,451 votes

  • No

    27.6% 19,980 votes

By precinct in Jefferson 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 60,999 votes cast at the polls in 268 precincts. The 11,432 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

72,431 votes cast; 28.7% of the 274,186 registered voters in the area turned out.

Consolidated Jefferson Recreation and Community Center and Playground District Proposition (Recreation Millage Renewal)

Cons. Rec. & Community Ctr. & Playground Dist., 10 Mills Renewal- PC - 10 Yrs.

Passed: 71.9% voted yes and 28.1% voted no.

What the ballot said

Shall Consolidated Jefferson Recreation and Community Center and Playground District of the Parish of Jefferson, State of Louisiana be authorized to renew the levy and collection of a tax not to exceed ten (10) mills on all property subject to taxation in said District for a period of ten (10) years, beginning with the year 2017, with the estimated amount reasonably expected to be collected from the levy of the tax for one year being $26,265,426, for the purpose of acquiring, constructing, improving, maintaining and operating recreation and other facilities in said District?

  • YesApproved

    71.9% 39,980 votes

  • No

    28.1% 15,594 votes

By precinct in Jefferson 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 47,116 votes cast at the polls in 217 precincts. The 8,458 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

55,574 votes cast; 28.4% of the 211,897 registered voters in the area turned out.

Parishwide Sales Tax District Proposition (1% Sales Tax Renewal)

PW Sales Tax Dist., 1% S&U Renewal - PC - 20 Yrs.

Passed: 68.2% voted yes and 31.8% voted no.

What the ballot said

Shall the Jefferson Sales Tax District ("District") of Jefferson Parish ("Parish") under the provisions of R.S. 47:338.52, 338.65, 338.67-338.78, and other constitutional and statutory authority, be authorized to renew the levy and collection of the one percent special sales and use tax ("Tax") presently levied by the District for an additional twenty years commencing December 2, 2022, with the amount reasonably expected to be collected in the first year being $78,632,786, for the purpose of acquiring, constructing, replacing, improving and maintaining sewerage, road and drainage projects in the District; provided that the proceeds of the Tax collected within the presently constituted boundaries of each municipality within the District, except the Town of Jean Lafitte, be returned to said municipality to be used for any lawful purpose, with one-eighth of the Tax collected in the unincorporated area of the Parish to be given to the Jefferson Parish Sheriff for law enforcement, and with seven-eighths of the Tax collected in the unincorporated area of the Parish and all of the Tax collected within the Town of Jean Lafitte to be used by the District for the aforesaid purposes; and provided further that the proceeds of the Tax may be funded into bonds?

  • YesApproved

    68.2% 49,444 votes

  • No

    31.8% 23,066 votes

By precinct in Jefferson 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 60,848 votes cast at the polls in 269 precincts. The 11,662 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

72,510 votes cast; 28.7% of the 275,162 registered voters in the area turned out.

Parishwide School District No. 1 Proposition (Millage Renewal)

PW School District No. 1, 4 Mills Renewal- SB - 10 Yrs.

Passed: 69.3% voted yes and 30.7% voted no.

What the ballot said

Shall School District No. 1 of the Parish of Jefferson, Louisiana (the "District"), continue to levy a special tax of four (4) mills on all property subject to taxation within the District (an estimated $13,900,000 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 2018 and ending with the year 2027, for giving additional support to the public elementary and secondary schools in the District, with the proceeds of said tax to be dedicated and expended only for the following purposes: (1) the proceeds of 1 mill of such tax levy shall be expended only for the continuation and expansion of the Technology Department to include additional personnel, acquiring and maintaining equipment and supplies for educational and instructional purposes; (2) the proceeds of 2 mills of such tax levy shall be expended only for capital projects; and (3) the proceeds of 1 mill of such tax levy shall be expended only for maintaining and improving existing public school houses and buildings throughout the District, including roof repair and replacement, repair and replacement of heating and air conditioning systems?

  • YesApproved

    69.3% 50,249 votes

  • No

    30.7% 22,277 votes

By precinct in Jefferson 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 60,902 votes cast at the polls in 269 precincts. The 11,624 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

72,526 votes cast; 28.7% of the 275,162 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.