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Calcasieu Parish

Local election results for Saturday, April 29, 2017. 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 Lake Charles

Mayor, City of Lake Charles

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
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.

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
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.

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
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.

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
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.

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

Com. Ctr. & Plygrnd. Dist. No. 4 of Wd. 1, 5.00 Mills Renewal - BOC - 10 Yrs.

Passed: 45.6% voted yes and 54.4% voted no.

What the ballot said

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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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 1,223 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.

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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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 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.

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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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 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.

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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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 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.

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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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 1,229 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.

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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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 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.

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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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 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.

160 votes cast; 8.8% of the 1,826 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

  • 10% to 25%
  • 25% to 40%
  • 40% to 55%
  • 55% to 70%
  • 70% to 85%

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