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Lafayette Parish

Local election results for Saturday, April 28, 2018. Official results from the Louisiana Secretary of State. Each race has a map by precinct.

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Propositions, taxes, and recalls

City of Lafayette Proposition No. 1 of 2 (Streets, Roads and Alleys Tax Renewal)

City of Lafayette Prop. No. 1 of 2, 1.29 Mills Renewal - PC - 10 Yrs.

Passed: 68.0% voted yes and 32.0% voted no.

What the ballot said

Shall the City of Lafayette, State of Louisiana (the "City"), continue to levy a 1.29 mills tax on all the property subject to taxation in the City (an estimated $2,050,618.69 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 2019 and ending with the year 2028, for the purpose of the maintenance of the public streets, roads and alleys within said City?

  • YesApproved

    68.0% 5,358 votes

  • No

    32.0% 2,516 votes

By precinct in Lafayette Parish

The precinct map loads as you scroll to it.

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 6,697 votes cast at the polls in 91 precincts. The 1,177 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

7,874 votes cast; 9.9% of the 80,847 registered voters in the area turned out.

City of Lafayette Proposition No. 2 of 2 (Recreation Tax Renewal)

City of Lafayette Prop. No. 2 of 2, 1.92 Mills Renewal - PC - 10 Yrs.

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

What the ballot said

Shall the City of Lafayette, State of Louisiana (the "City") continue to levy a 1.92 mills tax on all the property subject to taxation in the City (an estimated $3,052,082.40 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 2019 and ending with the year 2028, for the purpose of maintaining and operating the playgrounds, recreation centers and other recreation activities within said City?

  • YesApproved

    62.7% 4,938 votes

  • No

    37.3% 2,936 votes

By precinct in Lafayette Parish

The precinct map loads as you scroll to it.

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 6,691 votes cast at the polls in 91 precincts. The 1,183 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

7,874 votes cast; 9.9% of the 80,847 registered voters in the area turned out.

City of Youngsville Proposition No. 1 of 2 (Millage Renewal)

City of Youngsville Prop. No. 1 of 2, 1.86 Mills Renewal - M&CC - 15 Yrs.

Passed: 58.3% voted yes and 41.7% voted no.

What the ballot said

Shall the City of Youngsville, State of Louisiana (the "City"), be authorized to continue to levy a tax of one and eighty-six hundredths (1.86) mills (the "Tax") on all the property subject to taxation in the City (an estimated $264,000 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 2019 and ending with the year 2033, for the purpose of constructing, improving, maintaining and operating fire protection facilities in the City?

  • YesApproved

    58.3% 300 votes

  • No

    41.7% 215 votes

By precinct in Lafayette 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 474 votes cast at the polls in 10 precincts. The 41 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

515 votes cast; 6.0% of the 8,599 registered voters in the area turned out.

City of Youngsville Proposition No. 2 of 2 (Millage Renewal)

City of Youngsville Prop. No. 2 of 2, 6 Mills Renewal - M&CC - 15 Yrs.

Passed: 60.1% voted yes and 39.9% voted no.

What the ballot said

Shall the City of Youngsville, State of Louisiana (the "City"), be authorized to continue to levy a tax of six (6) mills (the "Tax") on all the property subject to taxation in the City (an estimated $852,000 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 2021 and ending with the year 2035, with the proceeds of the Tax to be dedicated and allocated in the percentages and for the following purposes: 50% for the purpose of constructing and improving waterworks facilities; and 50% for the purpose of constructing, improving, maintaining and operating fire protection facilities, including the acquisition of fire trucks and other fire protection equipment?

  • YesApproved

    60.1% 309 votes

  • No

    39.9% 205 votes

By precinct in Lafayette Parish

The precinct map loads as you scroll to it.

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 473 votes cast at the polls in 10 precincts. The 41 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

514 votes cast; 6.0% of the 8,599 registered voters in the area turned out.

Parishwide Proposition No. 1 of 2 (Library Tax Renewal)

PW Prop. No. 1 of 2, 1.61 Mills Renewal - PC - 10 Yrs.

Passed: 47.3% voted yes and 52.7% voted no.

What the ballot said

Shall the Parish of Lafayette, State of Louisiana (the "Parish"), continue to levy a 1.61 mills tax on all the property subject to taxation in the Parish (an estimated $3,665,902.11 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 2019 and ending with the year 2028, for the purposes of operating, maintaining and improving the Parish Library?

  • Yes

    47.3% 5,746 votes

  • NoDefeated

    52.7% 6,392 votes

By precinct in Lafayette 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 10,371 votes cast at the polls in 121 precincts. The 1,767 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

12,138 votes cast; 8.1% of the 152,075 registered voters in the area turned out.

Parishwide Proposition No. 2 of 2 (Juvenile Detention Tax Renewal)

PW Prop. No. 2 of 2, 1.17 Mills Renewal - PC - 10 Yrs.

Passed: 57.3% voted yes and 42.7% voted no.

What the ballot said

Shall the Parish of Lafayette, State of Louisiana (the "Parish"), continue to levy a 1.17 mills tax on all the property subject to taxation in the Parish (an estimated $2,664,044.27 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 2019 and ending with the year 2028, for the purpose of acquiring, improving, operating and maintaining the juvenile detention and juvenile rehabilitation facilities in the Parish?

  • YesApproved

    57.3% 6,942 votes

  • No

    42.7% 5,183 votes

By precinct in Lafayette 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 10,359 votes cast at the polls in 121 precincts. The 1,766 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

12,125 votes cast; 8.1% of the 152,075 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.