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Ascension Parish

Local election results for Tuesday, November 6, 2018, including statewide races. Official results from the Louisiana Secretary of State. Each race has a map by precinct.

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School board

Member of School Board, District 2

Scott Duplechein (No party) won with 68.5% of the vote.

  • Scott Duplechein No partyElected

    68.5% 2,698 votes

  • Duane Humphrey DemocratDefeated

    31.5% 1,241 votes

By precinct in Ascension Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
Scott Duplechein
Duane Humphrey
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 3,047 votes cast at the polls in 7 precincts. The 892 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

3,939 votes cast; 55.8% of the 7,512 registered voters in the area turned out.

Member of School Board, District 4, Seat B

John Murphy (Republican) won with 50.7% of the vote.

  • John Murphy RepublicanElected

    50.7% 3,744 votes

  • Corey J. Orgeron RepublicanDefeated

    49.3% 3,646 votes

By precinct in Ascension Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
John Murphy
Corey J. Orgeron
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 5,613 votes cast at the polls in 8 precincts. The 1,777 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

7,390 votes cast; 57.5% of the 14,133 registered voters in the area turned out.

Member of School Board, District 5, Seat A

John DeFrances (Republican) won with 59.3% of the vote.

  • John DeFrances RepublicanElected

    59.3% 4,565 votes

  • Shawn K. Sevario RepublicanDefeated

    40.7% 3,138 votes

By precinct in Ascension Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
John DeFrances
Shawn K. Sevario
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 5,432 votes cast at the polls in 9 precincts. The 2,271 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

7,703 votes cast; 55.4% of the 14,764 registered voters in the area turned out.

Member of School Board, District 6, Seat A

No one got a majority, so Jared "Boo" Bercegeay (No party) and Lorraine Wimberly (Republican) went to a runoff.

  • Jared "Boo" Bercegeay No partyIn runoff

    37.0% 2,577 votes

  • Lorraine Wimberly RepublicanIn runoff

    27.1% 1,886 votes

  • Dennis Cullen RepublicanDefeated

    24.4% 1,697 votes

  • "Mike" Anderson No partyDefeated

    11.6% 806 votes

By precinct in Ascension Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
Jared "Boo" Bercegeay
Lorraine Wimberly
Dennis Cullen
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 5,728 votes cast at the polls in 10 precincts. The 1,238 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

6,966 votes cast; 53.8% of the 13,545 registered voters in the area turned out.

Courts and judges

Judge, Parish Court

Erin Wiley Lanoux (Republican) won with 57.6% of the vote.

  • Erin Wiley Lanoux RepublicanElected

    57.6% 22,382 votes

  • Kim Landry RepublicanDefeated

    42.4% 16,502 votes

By precinct in Ascension Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
Erin Wiley Lanoux
Kim Landry
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 29,532 votes cast at the polls in 63 precincts. The 9,352 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

38,884 votes cast; 54.2% of the 77,245 registered voters in the area turned out.

Statewide and federal races in Ascension Parish

Secretary of State

No one got a majority, so Kyle Ardoin (Republican) and "Gwen" Collins-Greenup (Democrat) went to a runoff.

This race covers 64 parishes; the results below are for all of them. In Ascension Parish: Kyle Ardoin 27.4%, "Gwen" Collins-Greenup 15.9%, Renee Fontenot Free 13.5%, "Rick" Edmonds 17.8%.

  • Kyle Ardoin RepublicanIn runoff

    20.5% 298,657 votes

  • "Gwen" Collins-Greenup DemocratIn runoff

    19.8% 289,097 votes

  • Renee Fontenot Free DemocratDefeated

    16.4% 239,116 votes

  • "Rick" Edmonds RepublicanDefeated

    11.3% 164,955 votes

5 other candidates: 31.9% together
Julie Stokes Republican11.2%163,773
Thomas J. Kennedy III Republican9.4%137,050
A.G. Crowe Republican4.9%71,495
Heather Cloud Republican4.9%71,195
Matthew Paul "Matt" Moreau No party1.5%21,579

By precinct in Ascension Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
Kyle Ardoin
"Gwen" Collins-Greenup
Renee Fontenot Free
  • Another candidate, or a tie
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 31,019 votes cast at the polls in 63 precincts. The 9,689 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

1,456,917 votes cast; 50.8% of the 2,992,160 registered voters in the area turned out.

U.S. Representative, 2nd Congressional District

Cedric Richmond (Democrat) won with 80.6% of the vote.

This race covers 10 parishes; the results below are for all of them. In Ascension Parish: Cedric Richmond 75.0%, Jesse Schmidt 12.5%, Belden "Noonie Man" Batiste 8.4%, Shawndra Rodriguez 4.2%.

  • Cedric Richmond DemocratElected

    80.6% 190,182 votes

  • Jesse Schmidt No partyDefeated

    8.7% 20,465 votes

  • Belden "Noonie Man" Batiste IndependentDefeated

    7.3% 17,260 votes

  • Shawndra Rodriguez No partyDefeated

    3.4% 8,075 votes

By precinct in Ascension Parish

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

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

Shows the 4,638 votes cast at the polls in 20 precincts. The 1,539 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

235,982 votes cast; 48.6% of the 510,934 registered voters in the area turned out.

U.S. Representative, 6th Congressional District

Garret Graves (Republican) won with 69.5% of the vote.

This race covers 13 parishes; the results below are for all of them. In Ascension Parish: Garret Graves 77.6%, Justin Dewitt 14.6%, "Andie" Saizan 5.7%, Devin Lance Graham 2.2%.

  • Garret Graves RepublicanElected

    69.5% 186,553 votes

  • Justin Dewitt DemocratDefeated

    20.5% 55,089 votes

  • "Andie" Saizan DemocratDefeated

    8.1% 21,627 votes

  • Devin Lance Graham IndependentDefeated

    2.0% 5,256 votes

By precinct in Ascension Parish

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

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

Shows the 26,606 votes cast at the polls in 43 precincts. The 8,126 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

268,525 votes cast; 54.7% of the 504,272 registered voters in the area turned out.

Propositions, taxes, and recalls

East Ascension Consolidated Gravity Drainage District No. 1 Proposition (Tax Renewal)

E. Ascension Cons. Gravity Drainage Dist. No. 1, 5.0 Mills Renewal - BOC - 10 Yrs.

Passed: 67.2% voted yes and 32.8% voted no.

What the ballot said

Shall East Ascension Consolidated Gravity Drainage District No. 1 of the Parish of Ascension, Louisiana (the "District") be authorized to renew the levy and collection, and adopt an ordinance providing for such levy and collection, of a special ad valorem tax of 5.0 mills on the dollar of assessed valuation on all property subject to taxation within the boundaries of the District (the "Tax") (an estimated $5,600,000 is 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 tax collection for the year 2019 and annually thereafter to and including the year 2028, and shall the proceeds of said Tax (after paying the reasonable and necessary expenses of collecting and administering the Tax) be used entirely and exclusively to provide funds to pay the operation and maintenance costs and expenses of the drainage works of the District?

  • YesApproved

    67.2% 24,597 votes

  • No

    32.8% 12,017 votes

By precinct in Ascension 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 28,004 votes cast at the polls in 51 precincts. The 8,610 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

36,614 votes cast; 54.6% of the 70,408 registered voters in the area turned out.

PROPOSITION TO AUTHORIZE FANTASY SPORTS CONTESTS.

PW Fantasy Sports, Authorize Fantasy Sports Contests - Act 322, 2018

Passed: 63.5% voted yes and 36.5% voted no.

What the ballot said

Shall fantasy sports contests be permitted in the parish of Ascension?

  • YesApproved

    63.5% 25,739 votes

  • No

    36.5% 14,796 votes

By precinct in Ascension 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 30,888 votes cast at the polls in 63 precincts. The 9,647 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

40,535 votes cast; 54.2% of the 77,245 registered voters in the area turned out.

West Ascension Hospital Service District Proposition (Reduction of Sales and Use Tax)

West Ascension Hospital Service Dist., 1/2% to 1/4% S&U Tax Reduction - BOC

Passed: 41.8% voted yes and 58.2% voted no.

What the ballot said

Shall the existing tax of one-half of one percent (1/2%) accruing for the benefit of the West Ascension Parish Hospital Service District, Parish of Ascension, State of Louisiana (the "District") 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 District, be reduced, in accordance with the provisions of Act No. 330 of the Regular Session of the Legislature of Louisiana for the year 2017 and other constitutional and statutory authority supplemental thereto, to a tax of one-fourth of one percent (1/4%), with the avails or proceeds of said tax (after paying the reasonable and necessary costs and expenses of administering and collecting the tax) to be dedicated and pledged for the purposes of (1) constructing, acquiring, improving, enlarging, extending and renovating hospital facilities for the District, including any necessary buildings, machinery, equipment, furnishings, and sites therefor, and/or (2) paying the costs of providing hospital services furnished by the hospital facilities of the District and operating and maintaining such facilities?

  • Yes

    41.8% 1,390 votes

  • NoDefeated

    58.2% 1,939 votes

By precinct in Ascension 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 2,306 votes cast at the polls in 12 precincts. The 1,023 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

3,329 votes cast; 51.0% of the 6,837 registered voters in the area turned out.

Constitutional amendments

Amendment 1

Prohibit felon from public office

Passed: 74.7% voted yes and 25.3% voted no.

This race covers 64 parishes; the results below are for all of them. In Ascension Parish: Yes 79.9%, No 20.1%.

What the ballot said

Do you support an amendment to prohibit a convicted felon from seeking or holding public office or appointment within five years of completion of his sentence unless he is pardoned? (Adds Article I, Section 10.1)

  • YesApproved

    74.7% 1,090,500 votes

  • No

    25.3% 370,085 votes

By precinct in Ascension 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 31,267 votes cast at the polls in 63 precincts. The 9,759 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

1,460,585 votes cast; 50.8% of the 2,992,160 registered voters in the area turned out.

Amendment 2

Unanimous jury for noncapital felonies

Passed: 64.4% voted yes and 35.6% voted no.

This race covers 64 parishes; the results below are for all of them. In Ascension Parish: Yes 60.7%, No 39.3%.

What the ballot said

Do you support an amendment to require a unanimous jury verdict in all noncapital felony cases for offenses that are committed on or after January 1, 2019? (Amends Article I, Section 17(A))

  • YesApproved

    64.4% 938,182 votes

  • No

    35.6% 519,731 votes

By precinct in Ascension 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 31,116 votes cast at the polls in 63 precincts. The 9,720 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

1,457,913 votes cast; 50.8% of the 2,992,160 registered voters in the area turned out.

Amendment 3

Permit donations from political subdivisions

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

This race covers 64 parishes; the results below are for all of them. In Ascension Parish: Yes 53.2%, No 46.8%.

What the ballot said

Do you support an amendment to permit, pursuant to written agreement, the donation of the use of public equipment and personnel by a political subdivision upon request to another political subdivision for an activity or function which the requesting political subdivision is authorized to exercise? (Amends Article VII, Section 14(B))

  • YesApproved

    56.0% 791,714 votes

  • No

    44.0% 621,198 votes

By precinct in Ascension 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 30,295 votes cast at the polls in 63 precincts. The 9,589 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

1,412,912 votes cast; 50.8% of the 2,992,160 registered voters in the area turned out.

Amendment 4

Transportation Trust Fund

Passed: 55.9% voted yes and 44.1% voted no.

This race covers 64 parishes; the results below are for all of them. In Ascension Parish: Yes 57.0%, No 43.0%.

What the ballot said

Do you support an amendment to remove authority to appropriate or dedicate monies in the Transportation Trust Fund to state police for traffic control purposes? (Amends Article VII, Section 27(B)(1))

  • YesApproved

    55.9% 792,972 votes

  • No

    44.1% 624,691 votes

By precinct in Ascension 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 30,423 votes cast at the polls in 63 precincts. The 9,643 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

1,417,663 votes cast; 50.8% of the 2,992,160 registered voters in the area turned out.

Amendment 5

Extend eligibility for tax exemptions

Passed: 71.5% voted yes and 28.5% voted no.

This race covers 64 parishes; the results below are for all of them. In Ascension Parish: Yes 74.0%, No 26.0%.

What the ballot said

Do you support an amendment to extend eligibility for the following special property tax treatments to property in trust: the special assessment level for property tax valuation, the property tax exemption for property of a disabled veteran, and the property tax exemption for the surviving spouse of a person who died while performing their duties as a first responder, active duty member of the military, or law enforcement or fire protection officer? (Adds Article VII, Sections 18(G)(6), 21(K)(4) and (M)(4))

  • YesApproved

    71.5% 1,013,722 votes

  • No

    28.5% 403,989 votes

By precinct in Ascension 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 30,385 votes cast at the polls in 63 precincts. The 9,655 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

1,417,711 votes cast; 50.8% of the 2,992,160 registered voters in the area turned out.

Amendment 6

Reappraisal of residential property

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

This race covers 64 parishes; the results below are for all of them. In Ascension Parish: Yes 58.7%, No 41.3%.

What the ballot said

Do you support an amendment that will require that any reappraisal of the value of residential property by more than 50%, resulting in a corresponding increase in property taxes, be phased-in over the course of four years during which time no additional reappraisal can occur and that the decrease in the total ad valorem tax collected as a result of the phase-in of assessed valuation be absorbed by the taxing authority and not allocated to the other taxpayers? (Amends Article VII, Section 18(A) and (F))

  • YesApproved

    57.6% 809,381 votes

  • No

    42.4% 596,950 votes

By precinct in Ascension 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 30,231 votes cast at the polls in 63 precincts. The 9,654 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

1,406,331 votes cast; 50.8% of the 2,992,160 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

  • 35% to 45%
  • 45% to 55%
  • 55% to 65%
  • 65% to 75%
  • 75% to 85%

Early and absentee voters are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't included here.