On the ballot: U.S. House general elections where no candidate won in November, plus a special election for State Senate District 14 in East Baton Rouge Parish.
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Nicholas "Nic" Hunter (Republican) won with 55.7% of the vote.
Nicholas "Nic" Hunter RepublicanElected
55.7%12,267 votes
Wilford Carter, Sr. DemocratDefeated
44.3%9,768 votes
By precinct in Calcasieu Parish
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Who got the most votes in each precinct, and their share
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Nicholas "Nic" Hunter
Wilford Carter, Sr.
Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 16,040 votes cast at the polls in 56 precincts. The 5,995 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.
Results by precinct
22,035 votes cast; 45.7% of the 48,340 registered voters in the area turned out.
Councilman, District B, City of Lake Charles
Luvertha August (Democrat) won with 50.0% of the vote.
Luvertha August DemocratElected
50.0%1,189 votes
Nicole J. Moncrief DemocratDefeated
50.0%1,188 votes
By precinct in Calcasieu Parish
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Who got the most votes in each precinct, and their share
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Luvertha August
Nicole J. Moncrief
Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 1,829 votes cast at the polls in 10 precincts. The 548 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.
Results by precinct
2,377 votes cast; 43.3% of the 5,872 registered voters in the area turned out.
Councilman, District C, City of Lake Charles
Rodney Geyen (Democrat) won with 54.6% of the vote.
Rodney Geyen DemocratElected
54.6%1,392 votes
Eric Doshier DemocratDefeated
45.4%1,157 votes
By precinct in Calcasieu Parish
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Who got the most votes in each precinct, and their share
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Rodney Geyen
Eric Doshier
Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 1,975 votes cast at the polls in 7 precincts. The 574 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.
Results by precinct
2,549 votes cast; 41.4% of the 6,490 registered voters in the area turned out.
Councilman, District F, City of Lake Charles
Johnnie Thibodeaux (No party) won with 73.6% of the vote.
Johnnie Thibodeaux No partyElected
73.6%1,821 votes
"Rick" McClain RepublicanDefeated
26.4%654 votes
By precinct in Calcasieu Parish
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Who got the most votes in each precinct, and their share
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Johnnie Thibodeaux
Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 1,897 votes cast at the polls in 7 precincts. The 578 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.
Results by precinct
2,475 votes cast; 40.6% of the 6,611 registered voters in the area turned out.
Propositions, taxes, and recalls
Community Center and Playground District No. Four of Ward One Proposition
Shall Community Center and Playground District No. Four of Ward One of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, renew, levy and collect not exceeding 5.00 mills ad valorem tax on all taxable property within said District for a period not to exceed ten (10) years beginning January 1, 2018, with collections from the renewed levy estimated to be $388,731.00 for one entire year, to be used for the purpose of paying the cost of maintaining and operating public buildings, community centers including parks, playgrounds, recreation centers and libraries, together with the necessary furnishings and equipment of the District's recreational facilities and for paying the cost of constructing and improving recreational facilities of the District, constituting works of permanent public improvement, title to which shall be in the public?
Yes
45.6%924 votes
NoDefeated
54.4%1,101 votes
By precinct in Calcasieu Parish
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Yes
No
A tie
Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 1,223 votes cast at the polls in 12 precincts. The 802 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.
Results by precinct
2,025 votes cast; 14.8% of the 13,716 registered voters in the area turned out.
Fire Protection District No. One of Ward Seven Proposition (Tax)
Fire Prot. Dist. No. One of Wd. Seven, 10 Mills Renewal - BOC - 10 Yrs.
Passed: 79.1% voted yes and 20.9% voted no.
What the ballot said
Shall Fire Protection District No. One of Ward Seven, of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana (the "District") be authorized to renew, levy a tax of 10.00 mills on all property subject to taxation in said District for a period of ten (10) years, beginning with the year 2018 and ending with the year 2027, with collections from the renewed levy estimated to be $437,716.00 for one entire year, for paying the cost of maintaining and operating existing fire protection facilities in and for said District, including the costs of obtaining water for fire protection and charges for fire hydrant rentals and service, for maintaining and repairing District fire trucks and purchasing, maintaining and repairing other fire fighting equipment of the District?
YesApproved
79.1%34 votes
No
20.9%9 votes
By precinct in Calcasieu Parish
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Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 35 votes cast at the polls in 10 precincts. The 8 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.
Results by precinct
43 votes cast; 2.6% of the 1,719 registered voters in the area turned out.
Fire Protection District No. Three of Ward Four Proposition (Maintenance Millage Renewal)
Fire Prot. Dist. No. Three of Wd. Four, 6.02 Mills Renewal - BOC - 10 Yrs.
Passed: 83.3% voted yes and 16.7% voted no.
What the ballot said
Shall Fire Protection District No. Three of Ward Four of the Parish of Calcasieu, Louisiana, be authorized to renew a levy of a tax of 6.02 mills on all property subject to taxation in said District for a period of ten (10) years, beginning with the year 2018 and ending with the year 2027, with collections from the levy of the tax estimated to be $1,051,048 for one entire year, for the purpose of operating and maintaining said District's fire protection facilities constituting works of public improvement, title to which shall be in the public, said tax to represent a decrease of 0.48 mills authorized to be levied through the year 2017 pursuant to an election held on March 31, 2007?
YesApproved
83.3%60 votes
No
16.7%12 votes
By precinct in Calcasieu Parish
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Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 54 votes cast at the polls in 7 precincts. The 18 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.
Results by precinct
72 votes cast; 1.8% of the 3,935 registered voters in the area turned out.
Gravity Drainage District No. Two of Ward Seven Proposition (Property Tax)
Gravity Drainage Dist. No. Two of Wd. Seven, 10 Mills Renewal - BOC - 10 Yrs.
Passed: 71.2% voted yes and 28.8% voted no.
What the ballot said
Shall Gravity Drainage District No. Two of Ward Seven, of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana (the "District") be authorized to renew, levy and collect a tax of ten (10) mills on all the property subject to taxation within the District for a period of ten (10) years, commencing with the tax collection for the year 2018 through the year 2027, with collections from the renewed levy estimated to be $531,998.00 for one entire year, for the purpose of maintaining, constructing, and improving gravity drainage works within the territorial limits of Gravity Drainage District No. Two of Ward Seven, for the purpose of paying the cost of purchasing, improving, or constructing the District's gravity drainage facilities and for the purpose of purchasing, maintaining and repairing District equipment, title to which improvements shall be in the public?
YesApproved
71.2%84 votes
No
28.8%34 votes
By precinct in Calcasieu Parish
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Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 96 votes cast at the polls in 11 precincts. The 22 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.
Results by precinct
118 votes cast; 3.1% of the 3,770 registered voters in the area turned out.
Sales Tax District No. Three Proposition
Sales Tax District No. Three, 1.5% S&U/$3.386M Bond - SB - 20 Yrs.
Passed: 28.2% voted yes and 71.8% voted no.
What the ballot said
Shall Sales Tax District No. Three of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana ("District") levy and collect for 20 years beginning October 1, 2017, 1-1/2% upon sale at retail, use, lease or rental, consumption and storage for use or consumption of tangible personal property and on sales of services defined in La. R.S. 47:301-318 ("Tax"), with avails of the Tax, after payment of costs of levy and collection, dedicated and used for acquiring and/or improving lands for buildings and playgrounds, purchasing, erecting, enlarging and/or improving school buildings and other related facilities and necessary equipment and furnishings therefor, title to which shall be in the public; with avails of the Tax for one entire year upon initial levy estimated at $3,386,000; and to issue bonds, in multiple series, for not exceeding twenty (20) years from date thereof, with interest at a rate(s) not exceeding eight (8%) percent per annum, which bonds shall be retired with, paid from and secured by a pledge and dedication of the Tax; and, simultaneously, upon levy of the Tax, cancel levy and collection of the sales and use tax approved by electors of the District on July 15, 2000, and initially levied on October 1, 2000?
Yes
28.2%572 votes
NoDefeated
71.8%1,459 votes
By precinct in Calcasieu Parish
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A tie
Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 1,229 votes cast at the polls in 12 precincts. The 802 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.
Results by precinct
2,031 votes cast; 14.8% of the 13,716 registered voters in the area turned out.
Sewerage District No. Eleven of Wards Three and Eight Proposition (Tax Renewal)
Sewer. Dist. No. Eleven of Wds. Three and Eight, 9 Mill Renewal - PJ - 10 Yrs.
Passed: 55.9% voted yes and 44.1% voted no.
What the ballot said
Shall Sewerage District No. Eleven of Wards Three and Eight of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana (the "District") be authorized to renew, levy, and collect a special 9-mill tax on all property subject to taxation in the District for a period of ten (10) years, beginning with January 1, 2018, and ending December 31, 2027, with collections from the renewed levy estimated to be $241,797 for one entire year, for the purpose of operating and maintaining the District's sewerage facilities?
YesApproved
55.9%62 votes
No
44.1%49 votes
By precinct in Calcasieu Parish
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Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 88 votes cast at the polls in 2 precincts. The 23 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.
Results by precinct
111 votes cast; 9.2% of the 1,219 registered voters in the area turned out.
Ward Two Fire Protection District Number One Proposition (Tax Renewal)
Ward Two Fire Prot. Dist. Number One, 8 Mills Tax Renewal - BOC - 10 Yrs.
Passed: 95.0% voted yes and 5.0% voted no.
What the ballot said
Shall Ward Two Fire Protection District Number One of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, (the "District"), be authorized to renew, levy and collect a tax of eight (8) mills on all the property subject to taxation within the District for a period of ten (10) years beginning January 1, 2018, with collections from the renewed levy estimated to be $177,062.00 for one entire year, for the purposes of maintaining and operating the District's fire protection facilities including related land, buildings, equipment, appurtenances, and furnishings therefor constituting works of permanent public improvement, title to which shall be in the public?
YesApproved
95.0%152 votes
No
5.0%8 votes
By precinct in Calcasieu Parish
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Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 147 votes cast at the polls in 3 precincts. The 13 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.
Results by precinct
160 votes cast; 8.8% of the 1,826 registered voters in the area turned out.
Turnout by precinct
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