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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Judge, Court of Appeal, 3rd Circuit, 3rd District, Division B
Candyce Perret (Republican) won with 54.2% of the vote.
This race covers 8 parishes; the results below are for all of them. In Lafayette Parish: Candyce Perret 44.5%, Susan Theall 55.5%.
Candyce Perret RepublicanElected
54.2%26,681 votes
Susan Theall RepublicanDefeated
45.8%22,548 votes
By precinct in Lafayette Parish
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Who got the most votes in each precinct, and their share
Under 50%
50 to 60%
Over 60%
Candyce Perret
Susan Theall
Another candidate, or a tie
Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 21,015 votes cast at the polls in 121 precincts. The 4,146 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.
Results by precinct
49,229 votes cast; 12.4% of the 410,321 registered voters in the area turned out.
City of Lafayette Proposition (Public Buildings) (Tax Renewal)
City of Lafayette, 1.13 Mills Renewal - PC - 10 Yrs.
Passed: 54.2% voted yes and 45.8% voted no.
What the ballot said
Shall the City of Lafayette, State of Louisiana (the "City") continue to levy a 1.13 mills tax on all the property subject to taxation in the City (an estimated $1,780,716 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 the purposes of maintaining and operating public buildings of the City?
YesApproved
54.2%8,493 votes
No
45.8%7,182 votes
By precinct in Lafayette 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 12,850 votes cast at the polls in 91 precincts. The 2,825 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.
Results by precinct
15,675 votes cast; 19.8% of the 81,763 registered voters in the area turned out.
Parishwide School Board Proposition (Sales Tax)
Parishwide School Board, 1/2% S&U - SB - 10 Yrs.
Passed: 40.6% voted yes and 59.4% voted no.
What the ballot said
Shall the Parish School Board of the Parish of Lafayette, State of Louisiana, be authorized to levy and collect a tax of one-half percent (1/2%) (the "Tax"), for ten (10) years, from and after October 1, 2017, upon the sale at retail, the use, the lease or rental, the consumption, and the storage for use or consumption, of tangible personal property and on sales of services in Lafayette Parish, all as defined by law, except, as provided in Act 2 of 1982, the tax shall not be collected on food and prescription drug items presently exempted from state sales and use taxes under R.S. 47:305D(4) (formerly R.S. 47:305(4)), (an estimated $23,768,000 reasonably expected at this time to be collected from the levy of the tax for an entire year), with the proceeds of the Tax (after paying the reasonable and necessary expenses of collecting and administering the Tax), being dedicated and used for any lawful purpose, including acquiring and/or improving lands for building sites and playgrounds, purchasing, erecting and/or improving schools and school related facilities within Lafayette Parish and acquiring the necessary equipment and furnishings therefor, subject to the limitations of Resolution No. 01-17-1896?
Yes
40.6%10,540 votes
NoDefeated
59.4%15,414 votes
By precinct in Lafayette 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 21,856 votes cast at the polls in 121 precincts. The 4,098 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.
Results by precinct
25,954 votes cast; 17.3% of the 152,695 registered voters in the area turned out.
Parishwide Propositions (Courthouse and Jail Complex) (Tax Renewal)
Shall the Parish of Lafayette, State of Louisiana (the "Parish"), continue to levy a 2.34 mills tax on all the property subject to taxation in the Parish (an estimated $5,286,267 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 the purposes of maintaining, operating and improving the Lafayette Parish Courthouse Complex?
Yes
49.0%12,597 votes
NoDefeated
51.0%13,111 votes
By precinct in Lafayette 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 21,557 votes cast at the polls in 121 precincts. The 4,151 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.
Results by precinct
25,708 votes cast; 17.3% of the 152,695 registered voters in the area turned out.
Parishwide Propositions (Minimum Security Detention and Correctional Facility) (Tax Renewal)
PW Min. Security Detention & Corr. Facility, 2.06 Mills Renewal - PC - 10 Yrs.
Passed: 48.8% voted yes and 51.2% voted no.
What the ballot said
Shall the Parish of Lafayette, State of Louisiana (the "Parish"), continue to levy a 2.06 mills tax on all the property subject to taxation in the Parish (an estimated $4,653,718 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 the purposes of maintaining, operating and improving the minimum security detention and correctional facility?
Yes
48.8%12,489 votes
NoDefeated
51.2%13,120 votes
By precinct in Lafayette 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 21,466 votes cast at the polls in 121 precincts. The 4,143 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.
Results by precinct
25,609 votes cast; 17.3% of the 152,695 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
0% to 10%
10% to 20%
20% to 30%
30% to 40%
40% to 50%
Early and absentee voters are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't included here.