An independent guide to Louisiana local government. This is not an official government website.

Election day is Tuesday, November 3

What's on the ballot and key dates

On the ballot: U.S. Senate, U.S. House, and proposed constitutional amendments, plus local races in some areas.

  • Early voting and absentee ballot requests are now closed.
  • Mailed absentee ballots must reach your parish registrar of voters by Monday, November 2 at 4:30 p.m. A postmark does not count, so mail it early.
  • On election day, polls are open 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. If you are in line when polls close, you can still vote.

Lincoln 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.

Other elections here
Every election in Lincoln Parish
Other parishes
Local results for every parish that day
Parish offices today
Lincoln Parish offices and contacts

Cities, towns, and villages

City of Grambling

Council Member(s), City of Grambling

G. Denise Dupree (Democrat), Yanise N. Days (Democrat), Cathy Holmes (Democrat), and Toby B. Bryan (Democrat) won.

  • G. Denise Dupree DemocratElected

    15.2% 586 votes

  • Yanise N. Days DemocratElected

    14.4% 556 votes

  • Cathy Holmes DemocratElected

    13.1% 505 votes

  • Toby B. Bryan DemocratElected

    10.5% 403 votes

  • Cassandra D. Smith DemocratIn runoff

    9.2% 354 votes

  • Phyllis Miller DemocratIn runoff

    8.4% 323 votes

4 other candidates: 29.3% together
Leshaun "Big Yum" Johnson No party8.1%311
Marvin McCarty Democrat7.8%302
Eddie Robinson III No party7.3%282
Dominic Calhoun No party6.0%233

By precinct in Lincoln 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%
G. Denise Dupree
Yanise N. Days
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 2,211 votes cast at the polls in 4 precincts. The 1,644 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

3,855 votes cast; 41.0% of the 2,269 registered voters in the area turned out.

Village of Choudrant

Aldermen, Village of Choudrant

"John" Croswell, Jr. (Republican), Thomas B. Patton (Republican), and Frederick "Rick" Maier (No party) won.

  • "John" Croswell, Jr. RepublicanElected

    26.1% 206 votes

  • Thomas B. Patton RepublicanElected

    25.7% 203 votes

  • Frederick "Rick" Maier No partyElected

    24.5% 193 votes

  • Philip Johnson RepublicanDefeated

    23.7% 187 votes

By precinct in Lincoln 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%
"John" Croswell, Jr.
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 541 votes cast at the polls in 1 precinct. The 248 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

789 votes cast; 58.1% of the 697 registered voters in the area turned out.

Village of Simsboro

Aldermen, Village of Simsboro

"Doug" Durrett (Democrat), Jerry L. White (Republican), and Hazel Tuminello (Republican) won.

  • "Doug" Durrett DemocratElected

    27.4% 147 votes

  • Jerry L. White RepublicanElected

    27.0% 145 votes

  • Hazel Tuminello RepublicanElected

    23.8% 128 votes

  • Kimberly Harris Lee No partyDefeated

    11.5% 62 votes

  • Gwendolyn Houston DemocratDefeated

    10.2% 55 votes

By precinct in Lincoln 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%
Jerry L. White
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 453 votes cast at the polls in 1 precinct. The 84 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

537 votes cast; 47.3% of the 510 registered voters in the area turned out.

Courts and judges

District Judge, 3rd Judicial District Court, Div. C

Bruce Hampton (Republican) won with 57.1% of the vote.

This race covers 2 parishes; the results below are for all of them. In Lincoln Parish: Bruce Hampton 48.4%, Monique B. Clement 51.6%.

  • Bruce Hampton RepublicanElected

    57.1% 11,776 votes

  • Monique B. Clement RepublicanDefeated

    42.9% 8,864 votes

By precinct in Lincoln 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%
Bruce Hampton
Monique B. Clement
  • Another candidate, or a tie
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 9,663 votes cast at the polls in 57 precincts. The 3,167 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

20,640 votes cast; 51.0% of the 42,945 registered voters in the area turned out.

Results by parish
ParishBruce HamptonMonique B. ClementTurnout
Lincoln Parish48.4%6,21551.6%6,61550.3%
Union Parish71.2%5,56128.8%2,24952.2%

Statewide and federal races in Lincoln 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 Lincoln Parish: Kyle Ardoin 22.0%, "Gwen" Collins-Greenup 19.3%, Renee Fontenot Free 16.1%, "Rick" Edmonds 12.0%.

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

Shows the 9,891 votes cast at the polls in 57 precincts. The 3,206 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, 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 Lincoln Parish: Ralph Abraham 62.6%, Jessee Carlton Fleenor 33.8%, Billy Burkette 1.9%, Kyle Randol 1.7%.

  • 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 Lincoln 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%
Ralph Abraham
Jessee Carlton Fleenor
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 9,952 votes cast at the polls in 57 precincts. The 3,237 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

223,946 votes cast; 49.0% of the 482,464 registered voters in the area turned out.

Propositions, taxes, and recalls

City of Grambling Proposition No. 1 of 3 (Millage Renewal)

City of Grambling Prop. No. 1 of 3, 5.30 Mills Renewal - M&CC - 10 Yrs.

Passed: 69.4% voted yes and 30.6% voted no.

What the ballot said

Shall the City of Grambling, Parish of Lincoln, State of Louisiana (the "City"), under the provisions of Article VI, Section 30 and 32 of the Constitution of the State of Louisiana and other constitutional and statutory authority, be authorized to renew the levy of and collect a tax of 5.30 mills on all the property subject to taxation in the City, said mills to represent a 1.2 mills decrease over the 6.50 mills authorized to be levied through the year 2019 pursuant to an election held on October 4, 2008 (an estimated $72,781.69 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, commencing with the year 2020 and ending with the year 2029, for the purposes of paying a part of the cost of improving and maintaining streets in the City?

  • YesApproved

    69.4% 598 votes

  • No

    30.6% 264 votes

By precinct in Lincoln 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 516 votes cast at the polls in 4 precincts. The 346 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

862 votes cast; 41.0% of the 2,269 registered voters in the area turned out.

City of Grambling Proposition No. 2 of 3 (Millage Renewal)

City of Grambling Prop. No. 2 of 3, 4.48 Mills Renewal - M&CC - 10 Yrs.

Passed: 69.3% voted yes and 30.7% voted no.

What the ballot said

Shall the City of Grambling, Parish of Lincoln, State of Louisiana (the "City"), under the provisions of Article VI, Section 30 and 32 of the Constitution of the State of Louisiana and other constitutional and statutory authority, be authorized to renew the levy of and collect a tax of 4.48 mills on all the property subject to taxation in the City, said mills to represent a 1.02 mills decrease over the 5.50 mills authorized to be levied through the year 2019 pursuant to an election held on October 4, 2008, (an estimated $61,521.00 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, commencing with the year 2020 and ending with the year 2029, for the purposes of providing additional support to the Grambling City Police Department?

  • YesApproved

    69.3% 604 votes

  • No

    30.7% 267 votes

By precinct in Lincoln 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 524 votes cast at the polls in 4 precincts. The 347 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

871 votes cast; 41.0% of the 2,269 registered voters in the area turned out.

City of Grambling Proposition No. 3 of 3 (Millage Renewal)

City of Grambling Prop. No. 3 of 3, 26.100 Mills Renewal - M&CC - 10 Yrs.

Passed: 70.1% voted yes and 29.9% voted no.

What the ballot said

Shall the City of Grambling, Parish of Lincoln, State of Louisiana (the "City"), under the provisions of Article VI, Section 30 and 32 of the Constitution of the State of Louisiana and other constitutional and statutory authority, be authorized to renew the levy of and collect a tax of 26.100 mills on all the property subject to taxation in the City, said mills to represent a 5.9 mills decrease over the 32.00 mills authorized to be levied through the year 2019 pursuant to an election held on October 4, 2008 (an estimated $233,038.72 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, commencing with the year 2020 and ending with the year 2029, 35% of the proceeds to be collected by the City for the levy of the tax to be used for the purposes of acquiring, constructing, improving, maintaining and operating works of public improvement for the City and the remaining 65% of the proceeds of the tax to be used for providing additional support to the Grambling City Fire Department?

  • YesApproved

    70.1% 611 votes

  • No

    29.9% 260 votes

By precinct in Lincoln 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 521 votes cast at the polls in 4 precincts. The 350 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

871 votes cast; 41.0% of the 2,269 registered voters in the area turned out.

PROPOSITION TO AUTHORIZE FANTASY SPORTS CONTESTS.

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

Passed: 52.5% voted yes and 47.5% voted no.

What the ballot said

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

  • YesApproved

    52.5% 6,788 votes

  • No

    47.5% 6,141 votes

By precinct in Lincoln 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 9,745 votes cast at the polls in 57 precincts. The 3,184 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

12,929 votes cast; 50.3% of the 27,117 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 Lincoln Parish: Yes 77.8%, No 22.2%.

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 Lincoln 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 10,018 votes cast at the polls in 57 precincts. The 3,250 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 Lincoln Parish: Yes 63.0%, No 37.0%.

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 Lincoln 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 9,957 votes cast at the polls in 57 precincts. The 3,240 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 Lincoln Parish: Yes 59.6%, No 40.4%.

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 Lincoln 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 9,677 votes cast at the polls in 57 precincts. The 3,209 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 Lincoln Parish: Yes 58.9%, No 41.1%.

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 Lincoln 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 9,718 votes cast at the polls in 57 precincts. The 3,207 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 Lincoln Parish: Yes 73.1%, No 26.9%.

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 Lincoln 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 9,690 votes cast at the polls in 57 precincts. The 3,209 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 Lincoln Parish: Yes 59.7%, No 40.3%.

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 Lincoln 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 9,660 votes cast at the polls in 57 precincts. The 3,193 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

The turnout map loads as you scroll to it.

Share of registered voters in each precinct who voted at the polls on election day

  • 0% to 20%
  • 20% to 40%
  • 40% to 60%
  • 60% to 80%
  • 80% to 100%

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