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Richland Parish

Local election results for Saturday, March 24, 2018. Official results from the Louisiana Secretary of State. Each race has a map by precinct.

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Cities, towns, and villages

Town of Rayville

Mayor, Town of Rayville

Harry Lewis (Democrat) won with 58.4% of the vote.

  • Harry Lewis DemocratElected

    58.4% 342 votes

  • Morgan Moss, Jr. GreenDefeated

    37.4% 219 votes

  • Cassius Clay Muhammad IndependentDefeated

    4.3% 25 votes

By precinct in Richland Parish

The precinct map loads as you scroll to it.

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
Harry Lewis
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 431 votes cast at the polls in 4 precincts. The 155 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

586 votes cast; 25.1% of the 2,404 registered voters in the area turned out.

Aldermen, Town of Rayville

Timothy Tennant (Democrat), Valerie Allen (Democrat), Jerry Gordon (Democrat), Debra K. James (Democrat), and Paula Buie Cumpton (Democrat) won.

  • Timothy Tennant DemocratElected

    19.5% 393 votes

  • Valerie Allen DemocratElected

    17.9% 360 votes

  • Jerry Gordon DemocratElected

    17.5% 352 votes

  • Debra K. James DemocratElected

    17.2% 347 votes

  • Paula Buie Cumpton DemocratElected

    15.9% 320 votes

1 other candidate: 11.9% together
James "Jay" Brakefield No party11.9%240

By precinct in Richland Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
Timothy Tennant
  • Another candidate, or a tie
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 1,445 votes cast at the polls in 4 precincts. The 567 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

2,012 votes cast; 25.1% of the 2,404 registered voters in the area turned out.

Propositions, taxes, and recalls

Town of Delhi Propositions Proposition No. 1 (1/2% Sales Tax Renewal)

Town of Delhi Prop. No. 1, 1/2% Sales Tax Renewal - Mayor & BOA - 10 Yrs.

Passed: 80.8% voted yes and 19.2% voted no.

What the ballot said

Shall the Town of Delhi, State of Louisiana (the "Town"), be authorized to continue to levy and collect a tax of one-half of one percent (1/2%) (the "Tax") for an additional period of ten (10) years, commencing November 1, 2020, 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 the Town (an estimated $275,000 reasonably expected at this time to be collected from the levy of the tax for an entire year) with the proceeds thereof (after paying the costs of collecting and administering the Tax), to be used for providing funds of at least $60,000 per year for maintenance, operation and additions to recreational facilities in the Town, with the balance each year to be used for constructing, paving, improving and maintaining streets, alleys, sidewalks and bridges; constructing, acquiring, extending, improving, and maintaining street lighting facilities, garbage collection, police department stations and equipment, public buildings, public parks and recreational and airport facilities; and purchasing and acquiring land, equipment and furnishings for any of the aforesaid public purposes?

  • YesApproved

    80.8% 160 votes

  • No

    19.2% 38 votes

By precinct in Richland 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 144 votes cast at the polls in 4 precincts. The 54 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

198 votes cast; 9.7% of the 2,123 registered voters in the area turned out.

Town of Delhi Propositions Proposition No. 2 (1% Sales Tax Renewal)

Town of Delhi Prop. No. 2, 1% Sales Tax Renewal - Mayor & BOA - 10 Yrs.

Passed: 78.2% voted yes and 21.8% voted no.

What the ballot said

Shall the Town of Delhi, State of Louisiana (the "Town"), be authorized to continue to levy and collect a tax of one percent (1%) (the "Tax") for an additional period of ten (10) years, commencing January 1, 2020, 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 the Town, all as defined by law (an estimated $550,000 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 costs of collecting and administering the Tax), to be used for acquiring, constructing, improving, maintaining and operating streets, drainage and other capital facilities of the Town, title to which shall be in the public?

  • YesApproved

    78.2% 154 votes

  • No

    21.8% 43 votes

By precinct in Richland 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 143 votes cast at the polls in 4 precincts. The 54 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

197 votes cast; 9.7% of the 2,123 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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Early and absentee voters are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't included here.