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Assumption Parish

Local election results for Saturday, October 14, 2017, including statewide races. Official results from the Louisiana Secretary of State. Each race has a map by precinct.

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Statewide and federal races in Assumption Parish

Treasurer

No one got a majority, so Derrick Edwards (Democrat) and John Schroder (Republican) went to a runoff.

This race covers 64 parishes; the results below are for all of them. In Assumption Parish: Derrick Edwards 29.2%, John Schroder 28.7%, Angele Davis 31.4%, Neil Riser 7.0%.

  • Derrick Edwards DemocratIn runoff

    31.3% 125,503 votes

  • John Schroder RepublicanIn runoff

    24.0% 96,440 votes

  • Angele Davis RepublicanDefeated

    21.6% 86,880 votes

  • Neil Riser RepublicanDefeated

    18.1% 72,792 votes

2 other candidates: 5.0% together
Terry Hughes Republican2.8%11,117
Joseph D. Little Libertarian2.2%8,767

By precinct in Assumption Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
Derrick Edwards
John Schroder
Angele Davis
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 1,478 votes cast at the polls in 24 precincts. The 357 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

401,499 votes cast; 14.3% of the 2,974,434 registered voters in the area turned out.

Propositions, taxes, and recalls

Consolidated Road Lighting District No. 1 Proposition (Millage Renewal)

Cons. Road Lighting Dist. No. 1, 10 Mills Renewal - PJ - 10 Yrs.

Passed: 62.7% voted yes and 37.3% voted no.

What the ballot said

Shall Consolidated Road Lighting District No. 1 of the Parish of Assumption, State of Louisiana (the "District"), continue to levy and collect a special ad valorem tax of ten (10) mills on all the property subject to taxation within the District (an estimated $66,000 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 the purpose of providing and maintaining electric lights on the streets, roads, highways, alleys and public places in the District?

  • YesApproved

    62.7% 94 votes

  • No

    37.3% 56 votes

By precinct in Assumption 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 119 votes cast at the polls in 6 precincts. The 31 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

150 votes cast; 13.8% of the 1,170 registered voters in the area turned out.

Lower Belle River Gravity Drainage District #12 Proposition (Parcel Fee Renewal)

Lower Belle Riv. Grav. Drain. Dist. #12, $25 Parcel Fee Renewal - BOC - 10 Yrs.

Passed: 90.9% voted yes and 9.1% voted no.

What the ballot said

Shall the Lower Belle River Gravity Drainage District #12 of the Parish of Assumption, Louisiana (the "District"), continue to levy and collect annually for a term of ten (10) years, beginning with the year 2018 and ending with the year 2027 (an estimated $1,750 reasonably expected at this time to be collected from the levy of the parcel fee for an entire year), a parcel fee of Twenty-Five Dollars ($25) on each lot, sub-divided portion of ground and/or individual tract located in said District, in the manner set out in Section 2740.16 of Title 33 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, for the purpose of paying the cost of constructing and maintaining levees, levee drainage, flood protection, hurricane flood protection, and all purposes incidental thereto, including paying compensation for the exercise of permanent or temporary servitudes, and to pay, in whole or in part, debt obligations of the District issued for any such purposes?

  • YesApproved

    90.9% 10 votes

  • No

    9.1% 1 votes

By precinct in Assumption 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 11 votes cast at the polls in 1 precinct.

11 votes cast; 16.2% of the 68 registered voters in the area turned out.

Northwest Highway 70 Gravity Drainage District No. 9 Proposition (Parcel Fee Renewal)

NW Hwy. 70 Gravity Drainage Dist. No. 9, $50 Parcel Fee Renewal - BOC - 10 Yrs.

Passed: 75.0% voted yes and 25.0% voted no.

What the ballot said

Shall the Northwest Highway 70 Gravity Drainage District No. 9 of the Parish of Assumption, Louisiana (the "District"), continue to levy and collect annually for a term of ten (10) years, beginning with the year 2018 and ending with the year 2027 (an estimated $5,500 reasonably expected at this time to be collected from the levy of the parcel fee for an entire year), a parcel fee of Fifty Dollars ($50) on each lot, sub-divided portion of ground and/or individual tract located in said District, in the manner set out in Section 2740.16 of Title 33 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, for the purpose of paying the cost of constructing and maintaining levees, levee drainage, flood protection, hurricane flood protection, and all purposes incidental thereto, including paying compensation for the exercise of permanent or temporary servitudes, and to pay, in whole or in part, debt obligations of the District issued for any such purposes?

  • YesApproved

    75.0% 12 votes

  • No

    25.0% 4 votes

By precinct in Assumption 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 16 votes cast at the polls in 1 precinct.

16 votes cast; 12.9% of the 140 registered voters in the area turned out.

Parishwide Propositions (Council on Aging) (Millage Renewal)

PW Council on Aging, 1 Mill Renewal - PJ - 10 Yrs.

Passed: 70.9% voted yes and 29.1% voted no.

What the ballot said

Shall the Parish of Assumption, State of Louisiana (the "Parish"), continue to levy a one (1) mill tax on all property subject to taxation in said Parish (an estimated $167,000 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 the purpose of operating and maintaining programs for the elderly and disabled persons in the Parish through the Assumption Council on Aging Incorporated?

  • YesApproved

    70.9% 1,296 votes

  • No

    29.1% 531 votes

By precinct in Assumption 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 1,474 votes cast at the polls in 24 precincts. The 353 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

1,827 votes cast; 12.9% of the 15,084 registered voters in the area turned out.

Parishwide Propositions (Louisiana Cooperative Extension) (Millage Renewal)

PW LA Cooperative Extension, 1 Mill Renewal - PJ - 10 Yrs.

Passed: 59.5% voted yes and 40.5% voted no.

What the ballot said

Shall the Parish of Assumption, State of Louisiana (the "Parish"), continue to levy a one (1) mill tax on all property subject to taxation in said Parish (an estimated $167,000 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 the purpose of acquiring, constructing, improving, maintaining and operating a facility to house the Louisiana Cooperative Extension Service (or any successor thereto) and an arena, including the necessary equipment and furnishings therefor?

  • YesApproved

    59.5% 1,075 votes

  • No

    40.5% 732 votes

By precinct in Assumption 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 1,456 votes cast at the polls in 24 precincts. The 351 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

1,807 votes cast; 12.9% of the 15,084 registered voters in the area turned out.

Law Enforcement District Proposition (Millage)

PW Law Enforcement Dist., 4.25 Mills - Sheriff - 15 Yrs.

Passed: 54.9% voted yes and 45.1% voted no.

What the ballot said

Shall the Law Enforcement District of the Parish of Assumption, State of Louisiana (the "District"), levy and collect a special ad valorem tax of four and twenty-five (4.25) mills on all property subject to taxation within the District (an estimated $710,000 reasonably expected at this time to be collected from the levy of the tax for an entire year), for a period of fifteen (15) years, beginning with the year 2018 and ending with the year 2032, for the purpose of operating the Assumption Parish Sheriff's Office?

  • YesApproved

    54.9% 1,006 votes

  • No

    45.1% 828 votes

By precinct in Assumption 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 1,483 votes cast at the polls in 24 precincts. The 351 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

1,834 votes cast; 12.9% of the 15,084 registered voters in the area turned out.

Parishwide Propositions (Library) (Millage Renewal)

PW Library, 2 Mills Renewal - PJ - 10 Yrs.

Passed: 66.4% voted yes and 33.6% voted no.

What the ballot said

Shall the Parish of Assumption, State of Louisiana (the "Parish"), continue to levy a two (2) mills tax on all property subject to taxation in said Parish (an estimated $334,000 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 the purpose of acquiring, constructing, improving, maintaining and operating library facilities, including the necessary equipment and furnishings therefor?

  • YesApproved

    66.4% 1,203 votes

  • No

    33.6% 610 votes

By precinct in Assumption 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 1,464 votes cast at the polls in 24 precincts. The 349 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

1,813 votes cast; 12.9% of the 15,084 registered voters in the area turned out.

Parishwide Propositions (Public Buildings) (Millage Renewal)

PW Public Buildings, 1 Mill Renewal - PJ - 10 Yrs.

Passed: 59.7% voted yes and 40.3% voted no.

What the ballot said

Shall the Parish of Assumption, State of Louisiana (the "Parish"), levy a one (1) mill tax on all property subject to taxation in said Parish (an estimated $167,000 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 the purpose of acquiring, leasing, constructing, improving, maintaining and operating public buildings and/or other governmental facilities, within the boundaries of the Parish, including the necessary equipment and furnishings therefor?

  • YesApproved

    59.7% 1,080 votes

  • No

    40.3% 730 votes

By precinct in Assumption 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 1,461 votes cast at the polls in 24 precincts. The 349 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

1,810 votes cast; 12.9% of the 15,084 registered voters in the area turned out.

Recreation District No. 1 Proposition (Millage Renewal)

Recreation Dist. No. 1, 3 Mills Renewal - BOC - 10 Yrs.

Passed: 53.8% voted yes and 46.2% voted no.

What the ballot said

Shall Recreation District No. 1 of the Parish of Assumption, State of Louisiana (the "District"), continue to levy a three (3) mills tax on all property subject to taxation in said District (an estimated $110,000 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 the purpose of constructing, improving, maintaining and operating recreation facilities for said District, including the purchase of equipment therefor?

  • YesApproved

    53.8% 78 votes

  • No

    46.2% 67 votes

By precinct in Assumption 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 127 votes cast at the polls in 1 precinct. The 18 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

145 votes cast; 14.0% of the 1,065 registered voters in the area turned out.

Constitutional amendments

Amendment 1

Exemption of property taxes for construction sites

Passed: 65.6% voted yes and 34.4% voted no.

This race covers 64 parishes; the results below are for all of them. In Assumption Parish: Yes 66.4%, No 33.6%.

What the ballot said

Do you support an amendment to exempt from property taxes materials and other property delivered to a construction site to be made part of a building or other construction? (Adds Article VII, Section 21(N))

  • YesApproved

    65.6% 266,133 votes

  • No

    34.4% 139,549 votes

By precinct in Assumption 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 1,500 votes cast at the polls in 24 precincts. The 347 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

405,682 votes cast; 14.3% of the 2,974,434 registered voters in the area turned out.

Amendment 2

Homestead exemption for unmarried surviving spouse

Passed: 67.4% voted yes and 32.6% voted no.

This race covers 64 parishes; the results below are for all of them. In Assumption Parish: Yes 69.1%, No 30.9%.

What the ballot said

Do you support an amendment to authorize an exemption from ad valorem property tax for the total assessed value of the homestead of an unmarried surviving spouse of a person who died while performing their duties as an emergency medical responder, technician, paramedic, volunteer firefighter, or a law enforcement or fire protection officer? (Effective January 1, 2018) (Amends Article VII, Section 21(M)(1))

  • YesApproved

    67.4% 272,042 votes

  • No

    32.6% 131,704 votes

By precinct in Assumption 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 1,483 votes cast at the polls in 24 precincts. The 350 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

403,746 votes cast; 14.3% of the 2,974,434 registered voters in the area turned out.

Amendment 3

Dedicate any new taxes (gas) into the Construction Subfund

Passed: 53.1% voted yes and 46.9% voted no.

This race covers 64 parishes; the results below are for all of them. In Assumption Parish: Yes 56.1%, No 43.9%.

What the ballot said

Do you support an amendment that would dedicate any new tax levied on gasoline, diesel, and special fuels into the Construction Subfund, which solely shall be used for project delivery, construction, and maintenance of transportation and capital transit infrastructure projects and not for funding for the payment of employee wages and related benefits or employee retirement benefits? (Amends Article VII, Section 27(B))

  • YesApproved

    53.1% 213,433 votes

  • No

    46.9% 188,263 votes

By precinct in Assumption 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 1,468 votes cast at the polls in 24 precincts. The 349 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

401,696 votes cast; 14.3% of the 2,974,434 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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  • 10% to 15%
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  • 20% to 25%
  • 25% to 30%

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