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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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.
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.
Results by precinct
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.
Results by precinct
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)
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.
Results by precinct
435 votes cast; 12.2% of the 3,684 registered voters in the area turned out.
Fire Protection District No. 19 Proposition (Millage)
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.
Results by precinct
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)
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.
Results by precinct
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)
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.
Results by precinct
1,090 votes cast; 8.8% of the 13,511 registered voters in the area turned out.
Road District No. 5A Proposition (Millage Renewal)
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.
Results by precinct
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.
Results by precinct
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.
Results by precinct
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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10% to 20%
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Early and absentee voters are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't included here.