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 Tuesday, November 6, 2018, including statewide races. Official results from the Louisiana Secretary of State. Each race has a map by precinct.
Jessie Edwards (Republican) won with 54.8% of the vote.
Jessie Edwards RepublicanElected
54.8%190 votes
Michael Davis DemocratDefeated
45.2%157 votes
By precinct in Catahoula Parish
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Who got the most votes in each precinct, and their share
Under 50%
50 to 60%
Over 60%
Jessie Edwards
Michael Davis
Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 271 votes cast at the polls in 4 precincts. The 76 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.
Results by precinct
347 votes cast; 49.9% of the 766 registered voters in the area turned out.
Member of School Board, District 7
Toshiro Fisher (Democrat) won with 64.2% of the vote.
Toshiro Fisher DemocratElected
64.2%237 votes
Josephine Jones DemocratDefeated
35.8%132 votes
By precinct in Catahoula Parish
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Who got the most votes in each precinct, and their share
Under 50%
50 to 60%
Over 60%
Toshiro Fisher
Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 291 votes cast at the polls in 3 precincts. The 78 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.
Results by precinct
369 votes cast; 56.1% of the 732 registered voters in the area turned out.
Member of School Board, District 8
Sharon "Fisher" Stevenson (Democrat) won with 74.1% of the vote.
Sharon "Fisher" Stevenson DemocratElected
74.1%286 votes
Clarence Collins DemocratDefeated
25.9%100 votes
By precinct in Catahoula Parish
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Who got the most votes in each precinct, and their share
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Sharon "Fisher" Stevenson
Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 281 votes cast at the polls in 2 precincts. The 105 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.
Results by precinct
386 votes cast; 64.4% of the 679 registered voters in the area turned out.
Cities, towns, and villages
Town of Jonesville
Mayor, Town of Jonesville
Milton Ceasar (Democrat) won with 60.0% of the vote.
Milton Ceasar DemocratElected
60.0%508 votes
Hiram Evans DemocratDefeated
40.0%338 votes
By precinct in Catahoula Parish
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Who got the most votes in each precinct, and their share
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Over 60%
Milton Ceasar
Hiram Evans
Another candidate, or a tie
Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 652 votes cast at the polls in 5 precincts. The 194 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.
Results by precinct
846 votes cast; 59.5% of the 1,482 registered voters in the area turned out.
Alderman, District 1, Town of Jonesville
Benny Vault, Sr. (Democrat) won with 74.1% of the vote.
Benny Vault, Sr. DemocratElected
74.1%140 votes
LaRonda Bowman DemocratDefeated
25.9%49 votes
By precinct in Catahoula Parish
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Who got the most votes in each precinct, and their share
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Benny Vault, Sr.
Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 151 votes cast at the polls in 1 precinct. The 38 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.
Results by precinct
189 votes cast; 61.8% of the 317 registered voters in the area turned out.
Alderman, District 3, Town of Jonesville
No one got a majority, so Josie Bullitts (Democrat) and Curtis Lewis Johnson (Democrat) went to a runoff.
Josie Bullitts DemocratIn runoff
46.8%95 votes
Curtis Lewis Johnson DemocratIn runoff
28.6%58 votes
Sharon Stevenson No partyDefeated
24.6%50 votes
By precinct in Catahoula Parish
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Who got the most votes in each precinct, and their share
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Josie Bullitts
Curtis Lewis Johnson
Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 127 votes cast at the polls in 2 precincts. The 76 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.
Results by precinct
203 votes cast; 68.1% of the 317 registered voters in the area turned out.
Alderman, District 5, Town of Jonesville
Catina F. Branch (Democrat) won with 73.9% of the vote.
Catina F. Branch DemocratElected
73.9%82 votes
"Freddie" Smith IndependentDefeated
26.1%29 votes
By precinct in Catahoula Parish
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Who got the most votes in each precinct, and their share
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Catina F. Branch
Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 95 votes cast at the polls in 2 precincts. The 16 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.
Results by precinct
111 votes cast; 48.8% of the 254 registered voters in the area turned out.
Village of Sicily Island
Mayor, Village of Sicily Island
Walter "Pot" Krause (Democrat) won with 80.0% of the vote.
Walter "Pot" Krause DemocratElected
80.0%188 votes
Christofer Hattaway IndependentDefeated
20.0%47 votes
By precinct in Catahoula Parish
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Who got the most votes in each precinct, and their share
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Walter "Pot" Krause
Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 194 votes cast at the polls in 1 precinct. The 41 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.
Results by precinct
235 votes cast; 71.6% of the 345 registered voters in the area turned out.
Statewide and federal races in Catahoula 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 Catahoula Parish: Kyle Ardoin 30.1%, "Gwen" Collins-Greenup 15.6%, Renee Fontenot Free 13.2%, "Rick" Edmonds 9.6%.
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 Republican
11.2%
163,773
Thomas J. Kennedy III Republican
9.4%
137,050
A.G. Crowe Republican
4.9%
71,495
Heather Cloud Republican
4.9%
71,195
Matthew Paul "Matt" Moreau No party
1.5%
21,579
By precinct in Catahoula Parish
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Who got the most votes in each precinct, and their share
Under 50%
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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 2,610 votes cast at the polls in 25 precincts. The 657 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.
Results by precinct
1,456,917 votes cast; 50.8% of the 2,992,160 registered voters in the area turned out.
U.S. Representative, 5th Congressional District
Ralph Abraham (Republican) won with 66.5% of the vote.
This race covers 24 parishes; the results below are for all of them. In Catahoula Parish: Ralph Abraham 72.3%, Jessee Carlton Fleenor 25.0%, Billy Burkette 1.7%, Kyle Randol 1.0%.
Ralph Abraham RepublicanElected
66.5%149,018 votes
Jessee Carlton Fleenor DemocratDefeated
30.0%67,118 votes
Billy Burkette IndependentDefeated
2.1%4,799 votes
Kyle Randol LibertarianDefeated
1.3%3,011 votes
By precinct in Catahoula Parish
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Who got the most votes in each precinct, and their share
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Ralph Abraham
Jessee Carlton Fleenor
Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 2,599 votes cast at the polls in 25 precincts. The 670 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.
Results by precinct
223,946 votes cast; 49.0% of the 482,464 registered voters in the area turned out.
Propositions, taxes, and recalls
Fire Protection District No. 4 Proposition (Parcel Fee Continuation)
Shall Fire Protection District No. 4 of the Parish of Catahoula, State of Louisiana (the "District"), continue to levy and collect an annual parcel fee of Thirty Dollars ($30) on each lot, subdivided portion of ground or individual tract upon which is located, either in whole or in part, a residential or commercial structure, regardless of the structure's being occupied or unoccupied, for a period of ten (10) years, beginning with the year 2018 and ending with the year 2027 (an estimated $21,090 reasonably expected at this time to be collected from the levy of said parcel fee for an entire year), for the purpose of acquiring, constructing, maintaining and operating fire protection facilities and equipment, including paying the cost of obtaining water for fire protection purposes and salaries of firemen, and all purposes incidental thereto?
YesApproved
66.6%580 votes
No
33.4%291 votes
By precinct in Catahoula Parish
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Yes
No
Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 697 votes cast at the polls in 7 precincts. The 174 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.
Results by precinct
871 votes cast; 48.8% of the 1,866 registered voters in the area turned out.
Larto-Mayna Recreation District Proposition (Tax Renewal)
Shall Larto-Mayna Recreation District of the Parish of Catahoula, State of Louisiana (the "District"), levy a special tax of five and twenty hundredths (5.20) mills on all the property subject to taxation in the District (an estimated $26,930 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 2020 and ending with the year 2029, for the purpose of acquiring, constructing, improving, maintaining and/or operating recreational facilities of the District?
YesApproved
64.2%79 votes
No
35.8%44 votes
By precinct in Catahoula Parish
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Yes
No
Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 110 votes cast at the polls in 2 precincts. The 13 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.
Results by precinct
123 votes cast; 45.8% of the 284 registered voters in the area turned out.
PROPOSITION TO AUTHORIZE FANTASY SPORTS CONTESTS.
PW Fantasy Sports, Authorize Fantasy Sports Contests - Act 322, 2018
Passed: 42.6% voted yes and 57.4% voted no.
What the ballot said
Shall fantasy sports contests be permitted in the parish of Catahoula?
Yes
42.6%1,316 votes
NoDefeated
57.4%1,774 votes
By precinct in Catahoula Parish
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Yes
No
A tie
Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 2,444 votes cast at the polls in 25 precincts. The 646 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.
Results by precinct
3,090 votes cast; 51.8% of the 6,848 registered voters in the area turned out.
Parishwide Proposition No. 1 of 2 (Millage Continuation)
Shall the Parish of Catahoula, State of Louisiana (the "Parish"), levy and collect a tax of eight and thirty-six hundredths (8.36) mills on all the property subject to taxation in the Parish (an estimated $334,400 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 2020 and ending with the year 2029, for the purpose of acquiring, constructing, improving, maintaining, operating and/or supporting the Catahoula Parish Library and its branches, including purchasing books and equipment therefor, said millage to represent an eight hundredths of a mill (.08) increase (due to reappraisal) over the 8.28 mills tax authorized to be levied through the year 2019 pursuant to an election held on October 17, 2009?
YesApproved
56.9%1,793 votes
No
43.1%1,360 votes
By precinct in Catahoula Parish
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Yes
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A tie
Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 2,500 votes cast at the polls in 25 precincts. The 653 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.
Results by precinct
3,153 votes cast; 51.8% of the 6,848 registered voters in the area turned out.
Parishwide Proposition No. 2 of 2 (Millage Rededication)
Shall the Parish of Catahoula, State of Louisiana (the "Parish"), be authorized to rededicate the proceeds heretofore and hereafter received from the levy of a special tax of two and seven hundredths (2.07) mills authorized to be levied through the year 2019 for the purpose of acquiring, constructing, improving, maintaining and/or operating the public health units of the Parish at an election held on October 17, 2009 on all the property subject to taxation in the Parish (an estimated $82,800 reasonably expected at this time to be collected from the levy of the tax for an entire year), such that tax proceeds determined by the governing authority of the Parish to be surplus to public health unit needs shall be used for solid waste collection and disposal and sanitation purposes (except $200,000 of proceeds heretofore collected shall be used for public health unit purposes) and shall the levy of the tax be extended for a period of five (5) years through the year 2024?
YesApproved
62.8%1,977 votes
No
37.2%1,173 votes
By precinct in Catahoula Parish
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A tie
Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 2,496 votes cast at the polls in 25 precincts. The 654 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.
Results by precinct
3,150 votes cast; 51.8% of the 6,848 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 Catahoula Parish: Yes 75.7%, No 24.3%.
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 Catahoula Parish
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Yes
No
Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 2,582 votes cast at the polls in 25 precincts. The 673 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.
Results by precinct
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 Catahoula Parish: Yes 55.8%, No 44.2%.
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 Catahoula Parish
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Yes
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A tie
Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 2,558 votes cast at the polls in 25 precincts. The 674 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.
Results by precinct
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 Catahoula Parish: Yes 58.7%, No 41.3%.
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 Catahoula Parish
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A tie
Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 2,475 votes cast at the polls in 25 precincts. The 666 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.
Results by precinct
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 Catahoula Parish: Yes 45.1%, No 54.9%.
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 Catahoula Parish
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Yes
No
Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 2,471 votes cast at the polls in 25 precincts. The 649 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.
Results by precinct
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 Catahoula Parish: Yes 67.4%, No 32.6%.
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 Catahoula Parish
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Yes
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A tie
Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 2,486 votes cast at the polls in 25 precincts. The 650 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.
Results by precinct
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 Catahoula Parish: Yes 45.8%, No 54.2%.
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 Catahoula Parish
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Yes
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A tie
Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 2,441 votes cast at the polls in 25 precincts. The 651 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.
Results by precinct
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
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