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Rapides Parish

Local election results for Saturday, November 18, 2017, including statewide races. Official results from the Louisiana Secretary of State. Each race has a map by precinct.

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Treasurer

John Schroder (Republican) won with 55.7% of the vote.

This race covers 64 parishes; the results below are for all of them. In Rapides Parish: John Schroder 65.8%, Derrick Edwards 34.2%.

  • John Schroder RepublicanElected

    55.7% 208,144 votes

  • Derrick Edwards DemocratDefeated

    44.3% 165,271 votes

By precinct in Rapides Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
John Schroder
Derrick Edwards
  • Another candidate, or a tie
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 5,626 votes cast at the polls in 100 precincts. The 1,828 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

373,415 votes cast; 13.0% of the 2,975,658 registered voters in the area turned out.

Propositions, taxes, and recalls

City of Alexandria Proposition (City Millage Continuation)

City of Alexandria, 11.51 Mills Continuation - CC - 10 Yrs.

Passed: 62.0% voted yes and 38.0% voted no.

What the ballot said

Shall the City of Alexandria, State of Louisiana (the "City"), be authorized to continue to levy a special tax of 11.51 mills on the dollar on all the property subject to taxation in the City (an estimated $4,500,000 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, acquiring, and improving capital improvement projects, including but not limited to: Culpepper Drive, Sugarhouse Road, Riverfront and Downtown Capital Projects, Ruston Foundry Redevelopment, City-Owned Infrastructure Improvements, Residential Ditch Closures, Street Improvements & Repairs, and Parks and Recreation Improvements, said millage to represent a twenty-six hundredths of a mill (.26) increase (due to reappraisal) over the 11.25 mills tax authorized to be levied through the year 2017 pursuant to an election held on July 21, 2007?

  • YesApproved

    62.0% 1,602 votes

  • No

    38.0% 980 votes

By precinct in Rapides 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 1,831 votes cast at the polls in 40 precincts. The 751 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

2,582 votes cast; 9.1% of the 29,994 registered voters in the area turned out.

Fifth Ward School District No. 51 Proposition (Millage Continuation)

Fifth Ward Sch. Dist. No. 51, 7.29 Mills Continuation - SB - 10 Yrs.

Passed: 46.7% voted yes and 53.3% voted no.

What the ballot said

Shall Fifth Ward School District No. 51 of the Parish of Rapides, State of Louisiana (the "District"), levy a special tax of seven and twenty-nine hundredths (7.29) mills on all property subject to taxation in the District for a period of ten (10) years, beginning with the year 2018 and ending with the year 2027 (an estimated $74,854 reasonably expected at this time to be collected from the levy of the tax for an entire year) for the purpose of providing additional support for acquiring, constructing, repairing, improving, maintaining and/or operating schools and school related facilities and programs in the District, said millage to represent a twenty-nine hundredths mills (.29) increase (due to reappraisal) over the 7 mills tax authorized to be levied through the year 2017 pursuant to an election held on March 8, 2008?

  • Yes

    46.7% 203 votes

  • NoDefeated

    53.3% 232 votes

By precinct in Rapides 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 326 votes cast at the polls in 10 precincts. The 109 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

435 votes cast; 12.2% of the 3,684 registered voters in the area turned out.

Fire Protection District No. 19 Proposition (Millage)

Fire Protection Dist. No. 19, 25 Mills - PJ - 10 Yrs.

Passed: 81.2% voted yes and 18.8% voted no.

What the ballot said

Shall Fire Protection District No. 19 of the Parish of Rapides, State of Louisiana (the "District"), levy a special tax of twenty-five (25) mills (the estimated amount reasonably expected at this time to be collected from the levy of the tax for an entire year being $68,526) on all the property subject to taxation in the District for a period of ten (10) years, beginning with the year 2018 and ending with the year 2027, for the purpose of acquiring, constructing, maintaining and/or operating fire protection and emergency medical service facilities, vehicles and equipment, including both movable and immovable property, including paying the cost of obtaining water for fire protection purposes?

  • YesApproved

    81.2% 56 votes

  • No

    18.8% 13 votes

By precinct in Rapides 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 58 votes cast at the polls in 7 precincts. The 11 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

69 votes cast; 20.8% of the 331 registered voters in the area turned out.

Rigolette School District Number 11 Propositions Proposition No. 1 (Millage Continuation)

Rigolette Sch. Dist. No. 11 Prop. No. 1, 2.10 Mills Continuation - SB - 10 Yrs.

Passed: 56.0% voted yes and 44.0% voted no.

What the ballot said

Shall Rigolette School District Number 11 of Rapides Parish, Louisiana (the "District"), levy a special tax of two and ten hundredths (2.10) mills on all property subject to taxation in the District for a period of ten (10) years, beginning with the year 2018 and ending with the year 2027 (an estimated $260,790 reasonably expected at this time to be collected from the levy of the tax for an entire year) for the purpose of constructing, maintaining and operating school buildings and equipment and otherwise improving school facilities and premises, said millage to represent a six hundredths of a mill (.06) increase (due to reappraisal) over the 2.04 mills tax authorized to be levied through the year 2017 pursuant to an election held on October 20, 2007?

  • YesApproved

    56.0% 615 votes

  • No

    44.0% 484 votes

By precinct in Rapides 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 839 votes cast at the polls in 17 precincts. The 260 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

1,099 votes cast; 8.8% of the 13,511 registered voters in the area turned out.

Rigolette School District Number 11 Propositions Proposition No. 2 (Millage Continuation)

Rigolette Sch. Dist. No. 11 Prop. No. 2, 5.16 Mills Continuation - SB - 10 Yrs.

Passed: 57.6% voted yes and 42.4% voted no.

What the ballot said

Shall Rigolette School District Number 11 of Rapides Parish, Louisiana (the "District"), continue to levy a special tax of five and sixteen hundredths (5.16) mills on all property subject to taxation in the District for a period of ten (10) years, beginning with the year 2019 and ending with the year 2028 (an estimated $640,800 reasonably expected at this time to be collected from the levy of the tax for an entire year) for the purpose of acquiring, constructing, maintaining and operating school buildings and equipment, including technology equipment, software and enhancements, and otherwise improving school facilities and premises, said millage to represent a fourteen hundredths mills (.14) increase (due to reappraisal) over the 5.02 mills tax authorized to be levied through the year 2018 pursuant to an election held on March 8, 2008?

  • YesApproved

    57.6% 628 votes

  • No

    42.4% 462 votes

By precinct in Rapides 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 830 votes cast at the polls in 17 precincts. The 260 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

1,090 votes cast; 8.8% of the 13,511 registered voters in the area turned out.

Road District No. 5A Proposition (Millage Renewal)

Road District No. 5A, 46.32 Mills Renewal - PJ - 10 Yrs.

Passed: 46.8% voted yes and 53.2% voted no.

What the ballot said

Shall Road District No. 5A of Rapides Parish, State of Louisiana, levy and collect a special ad valorem tax of forty-six and thirty-two one hundredths (46.32) mills on each dollar of assessed valuation on all the property subject to taxation in said District (an estimated $475,600 reasonably expected at this time to be collected from the levy of the tax for an entire year), said tax to constitute a renewal of a similar tax, the tax for which the levy will expire on the 2017 tax rolls, for a period of ten (10) years, beginning with the year 2018 and ending with the year 2027, for the purpose of constructing, maintaining, and keeping in repair the public roads, highway, and bridges within said Road District?

  • Yes

    46.8% 207 votes

  • NoDefeated

    53.2% 235 votes

By precinct in Rapides 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 330 votes cast at the polls in 8 precincts. The 112 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

442 votes cast; 12.3% of the 3,606 registered voters in the area turned out.

Town of Boyce Proposition

Town of Boyce, Appoint Marshal - M&BOA

Passed: 42.5% voted yes and 57.5% voted no.

What the ballot said

Shall the Town of Boyce, State of Louisiana, authorize the Mayor with the approval of the Board of Aldermen, to appoint a marshal who is the Chief of Police?

  • Yes

    42.5% 108 votes

  • NoDefeated

    57.5% 146 votes

By precinct in Rapides 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 230 votes cast at the polls in 2 precincts. The 24 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

254 votes cast; 33.2% of the 775 registered voters in the area turned out.

Town of Lecompte Proposition (Sales Tax Rededication)

Town of Lecompte, 1% S&U Tax Rededication - M&BOA

Passed: 26.8% voted yes and 73.2% voted no.

What the ballot said

Shall the Town of Lecompte, State of Louisiana (the "Town"), which is presently levying and collecting a sales and use tax of one percent (1%) within the Town pursuant to an election held on April 29, 1989 (the "Tax"), (an estimated $145,000 reasonably expected at this time to be collected from the levy of the Tax for an entire year) be authorized to rededicate the use of the proceeds of the Tax (after paying the reasonable and necessary costs and expenses of collecting and administering the Tax), heretofore or hereafter received, for the additional purpose of paying the costs of constructing, acquiring, improving, operating and maintaining law enforcement facilities, equipment and furnishings and paying police department employee salaries and benefits, and further, shall the Town be authorized to fund proceeds of the Tax into bonds for any of the above purposes?

  • Yes

    26.8% 45 votes

  • NoDefeated

    73.2% 123 votes

By precinct in Rapides 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 159 votes cast at the polls in 1 precinct. The 9 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

168 votes cast; 24.1% of the 704 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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