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

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Orleans 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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Clerk, Civil District Court

Chelsey Richard Napoleon (Democrat) won with 53.6% of the vote.

  • Chelsey Richard Napoleon DemocratElected

    53.6% 65,576 votes

  • Jared Brossett DemocratDefeated

    46.4% 56,743 votes

By precinct in Orleans Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
Chelsey Richard Napoleon
Jared Brossett
  • Another candidate, or a tie
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 95,109 votes cast at the polls in 351 precincts. The 27,210 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

122,319 votes cast; 51.1% of the 260,907 registered voters in the area turned out.

Courts and judges

Judge, Civil District Court, Division E

No one got a majority, so Omar Mason (Democrat) and Marie Williams (Democrat) went to a runoff.

  • Omar Mason DemocratIn runoff

    42.0% 50,828 votes

  • Marie Williams DemocratIn runoff

    26.8% 32,391 votes

  • Richard Perque DemocratDefeated

    23.7% 28,728 votes

  • Kenneth M. Plaisance DemocratDefeated

    7.5% 9,050 votes

By precinct in Orleans Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
Omar Mason
Marie Williams
Richard Perque
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 93,813 votes cast at the polls in 351 precincts. The 27,184 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

120,997 votes cast; 51.1% of the 260,907 registered voters in the area turned out.

Clerk, 1st City Court

Austin Badon (Democrat) won with 64.1% of the vote.

  • Austin Badon DemocratElected

    64.1% 67,994 votes

  • Timothy David Ray DemocratDefeated

    35.9% 38,144 votes

By precinct in Orleans Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
Austin Badon
Timothy David Ray
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 82,382 votes cast at the polls in 311 precincts. The 23,756 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

106,138 votes cast; 51.6% of the 227,158 registered voters in the area turned out.

Statewide and federal races in Orleans 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 Orleans Parish: Kyle Ardoin 4.4%, "Gwen" Collins-Greenup 35.3%, Renee Fontenot Free 37.4%, "Rick" Edmonds 2.6%.

  • 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 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 Orleans 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 98,585 votes cast at the polls in 351 precincts. The 27,980 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, 1st Congressional District

Steve Scalise (Republican) won with 71.5% of the vote.

This race covers 8 parishes; the results below are for all of them. In Orleans Parish: Steve Scalise 48.1%, Tammy M. Savoie 39.5%, Lee Ann Dugas 7.0%, "Jim" Francis 3.5%.

  • Steve Scalise RepublicanElected

    71.5% 192,555 votes

  • Tammy M. Savoie DemocratDefeated

    16.4% 44,273 votes

  • Lee Ann Dugas DemocratDefeated

    6.9% 18,560 votes

  • "Jim" Francis DemocratDefeated

    3.2% 8,688 votes

2 other candidates: 1.9% together
Howard Kearney Libertarian1.0%2,806
Frederick "Ferd" Jones Independent0.9%2,443

By precinct in Orleans Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
Steve Scalise
Tammy M. Savoie
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 15,620 votes cast at the polls in 46 precincts. The 3,797 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

269,325 votes cast; 53.2% of the 516,076 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 Orleans Parish: Cedric Richmond 89.2%, Jesse Schmidt 3.5%, Belden "Noonie Man" Batiste 5.1%, Shawndra Rodriguez 2.2%.

  • 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 Orleans 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
Jesse Schmidt
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 85,523 votes cast at the polls in 305 precincts. The 24,741 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.

Propositions, taxes, and recalls

Kenilworth Improvement District Proposition

Kenilworth Improvement Dist., $225 Parcel Fee - CC - 8 Yrs.

Passed: 54.2% voted yes and 45.8% voted no.

What the ballot said

Shall the City of New Orleans impose and collect a fee upon each parcel, defined as a lot or lots upon which only one main house is situated, located within the Kenilworth Improvement District, which is comprised of that area of the City of New Orleans within the following boundaries: the mid-line of Morrison Road on the South, New Castle Street on the West, including parcels on both sides of the street, Wales Street on the North, including parcels on both sides of the street that have municipal addresses on Wales Street, and the mid-line of Mayo Road on the East, not to exceed two hundred twenty-five dollars ($225) for a term of and not to exceed eight (8) years, beginning January 1, 2019 and ending December 31, 2026, which fee is estimated to generate approximately $190,000 annually, to be used solely and exclusively to promote, encourage, and enhance the security, beautification, and overall betterment of the District, except a 1% City collection fee, which additional security shall be supplemental to and not in lieu of personnel and services provided by the New Orleans Police Department?

  • YesApproved

    54.2% 405 votes

  • No

    45.8% 342 votes

By precinct in Orleans 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 532 votes cast at the polls in 2 precincts. The 215 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

747 votes cast; 62.2% of the 1,264 registered voters in the area turned out.

Lake Bullard Neighborhood Improvement District Proposition

Lake Bullard Neighborhood Improvement Dist., $350 Parcel Fee - CC - 8 Yrs.

Passed: 54.3% voted yes and 45.7% voted no.

What the ballot said

Shall the City of New Orleans impose a fee upon each improved parcel of land in the Lake Bullard Neighborhood Improvement District (District), which is comprised of that area of the City of New Orleans within the following boundaries: Bullard Avenue, Dwyer Road, Berg Canal, and Lake Forest Boulevard, not to exceed three hundred fifty dollars ($350) for a period of eight (8) years, beginning January 1, 2019 and ending December 31, 2026, which fee is estimated to generate approximately $98,000 annually, to be used solely and exclusively for promoting and encouraging the beautification, security, and overall betterment of the District as determined and managed by the Board of Commissioners of the District, except a 1% City collection fee, which additional security shall be supplemental to and not in lieu of personnel and services provided by the New Orleans Police Department?

  • YesApproved

    54.3% 214 votes

  • No

    45.7% 180 votes

By precinct in Orleans 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 193 votes cast at the polls in 1 precinct. The 201 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

394 votes cast; 63.5% of the 638 registered voters in the area turned out.

Lake Oaks Subdivision Improvement District Proposition

Lake Oaks Subdivision Improvement District, $400 Parcel Fee Renewal - CC - 4 Yrs.

Passed: 88.5% voted yes and 11.5% voted no.

What the ballot said

Shall the City of New Orleans renew the levy of the Lake Oaks Subdivision Improvement District's ("District") annual Parcel Fee, not to exceed four hundred dollars ($400) per year on each parcel of taxable real property located within the District, which is that area of the City of New Orleans specified in Resolution R-18-48 of the New Orleans City Council, for a period of four (4) years, commencing January 1, 2019 and ending December 31, 2022, which fee is estimated to generate approximately $110,000 annually, to be used for the primary object and purpose of promoting and encouraging the beautification, security, and overall betterment of the Lake Oaks Subdivision, except a 1% City collection fee, which additional security shall be supplemental to and not in lieu of personnel and services provided in the District by the New Orleans Police Department?

  • YesApproved

    88.5% 308 votes

  • No

    11.5% 40 votes

By precinct in Orleans 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 196 votes cast at the polls in 2 precincts. The 152 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

348 votes cast; 68.0% of the 525 registered voters in the area turned out.

PROPOSITION TO AUTHORIZE FANTASY SPORTS CONTESTS.

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Passed: 73.2% voted yes and 26.8% voted no.

What the ballot said

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

  • YesApproved

    73.2% 92,182 votes

  • No

    26.8% 33,800 votes

By precinct in Orleans 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 97,923 votes cast at the polls in 351 precincts. The 28,059 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

125,982 votes cast; 51.1% of the 260,907 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 Orleans Parish: Yes 56.6%, No 43.4%.

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 Orleans 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 99,372 votes cast at the polls in 351 precincts. The 28,439 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 Orleans Parish: Yes 84.7%, No 15.3%.

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 Orleans 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 100,970 votes cast at the polls in 351 precincts. The 28,552 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 Orleans Parish: Yes 67.3%, No 32.7%.

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 Orleans 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 94,919 votes cast at the polls in 351 precincts. The 27,724 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 Orleans Parish: Yes 64.7%, No 35.3%.

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 Orleans 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 95,526 votes cast at the polls in 351 precincts. The 27,881 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 Orleans Parish: Yes 72.9%, No 27.1%.

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 Orleans 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 95,519 votes cast at the polls in 351 precincts. The 27,896 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 Orleans Parish: Yes 65.4%, No 34.6%.

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 Orleans 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 95,176 votes cast at the polls in 351 precincts. The 27,811 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

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  • 30% to 45%
  • 45% to 60%
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  • 75% to 90%

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