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 Tangipahoa Parish: John Schroder 72.9%, Derrick Edwards 27.1%.
John Schroder RepublicanElected
55.7%208,144 votes
Derrick Edwards DemocratDefeated
44.3%165,271 votes
By precinct in Tangipahoa 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 9,863 votes cast at the polls in 84 precincts. The 3,273 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
Hammond Area Economic and Industrial Development District Proposition (Hotel Tax)
Shall the Hammond Area Economic and Industrial Development District (the "District"), under the provisions of Sections 130.611 through 130.619 of Title 33 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950 (the "Act"), and other constitutional and statutory authority, be authorized to levy and collect a tax of two percent (2%) (the "Tax"), in perpetuity, beginning January 1, 2018, upon the paid occupancy of hotel rooms, the term "hotel" having the meaning set forth in La. R.S. 33:4574.1.1.C(1), within the District (the Tax to be in addition to any other taxes thereon) (an estimated $347,993 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 reasonable and necessary costs and expenses of collecting and administering the Tax) to be used for the purposes set forth in the Act, including economic and industrial development?
Yes
39.3%779 votes
NoDefeated
60.7%1,203 votes
By precinct in Tangipahoa 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 1,400 votes cast at the polls in 20 precincts. The 582 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.
Results by precinct
1,982 votes cast; 18.7% of the 10,910 registered voters in the area turned out.
Parishwide School District No. 100 Propositions Proposition No. 1 (Millage)
PW School District No. 100 Prop. No. 1, 10 Mills - SB - 20 Yrs.
Passed: 40.9% voted yes and 59.1% voted no.
What the ballot said
Shall parishwide School District No. 100 of the Parish of Tangipahoa, State of Louisiana (the "District") be authorized to levy a special tax of ten (10) mills on all property subject to taxation in the District (an estimated $5,646,350 reasonably expected at this time to be collected from the levy of the tax for an entire year), for a period of twenty (20) years, beginning with the year 2018 and ending with the year 2037, for the purpose of giving additional support for the payment of teacher and support employees' salaries and benefits?
Yes
40.9%5,830 votes
NoDefeated
59.1%8,409 votes
By precinct in Tangipahoa 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 10,964 votes cast at the polls in 84 precincts. The 3,275 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.
Results by precinct
14,239 votes cast; 18.3% of the 78,813 registered voters in the area turned out.
Parishwide School District No. 100 Propositions Proposition No. 2 (Millage)
PW School District No. 100 Prop. No. 2, 4 Mills - SB - 20 Yrs.
Passed: 37.4% voted yes and 62.6% voted no.
What the ballot said
Shall parishwide School District No. 100 of the Parish of Tangipahoa, State of Louisiana (the "District'') be authorized to levy a special tax of four (4) mills on all property subject to taxation in the District (an estimated $2,258,540 reasonably expected at this time to be collected from the levy of the tax for an entire year), for a period of twenty (20) years, beginning with the year 2018 and ending with the year 2037, for the purpose of giving additional support for the maintenance of school facilities?
Yes
37.4%5,320 votes
NoDefeated
62.6%8,889 votes
By precinct in Tangipahoa 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 10,951 votes cast at the polls in 84 precincts. The 3,258 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.
Results by precinct
14,209 votes cast; 18.3% of the 78,813 registered voters in the area turned out.
Parishwide School District No. 100 Propositions Proposition No. 3 (Millage)
PW School District No. 100 Prop. No. 3, 6 Mills - SB - 20 Yrs.
Passed: 37.5% voted yes and 62.5% voted no.
What the ballot said
Shall parishwide School District No. 100 of the Parish of Tangipahoa, State of Louisiana (the "District'') be authorized to levy a special tax of six (6) mills on all property subject to taxation in the District (an estimated $3,387,810 reasonably expected at this time to be collected from the levy of the tax for an entire year), for a period of twenty (20) years, beginning with the year 2018 and ending with the year 2037, for the purpose of giving additional support for the constructing of, new or improving, renovating and/or remodeling existing classrooms and related facilities, in order to reduce the number of modular buildings?
Yes
37.5%5,313 votes
NoDefeated
62.5%8,865 votes
By precinct in Tangipahoa 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 10,917 votes cast at the polls in 84 precincts. The 3,261 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.
Results by precinct
14,178 votes cast; 18.3% of the 78,813 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
5% to 15%
15% to 25%
25% to 35%
35% to 45%
45% to 55%
Early and absentee voters are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't included here.