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Jefferson Davis Parish

Local election results for Saturday, December 8, 2018, including statewide races. Official results from the Louisiana Secretary of State. Each race has a map by precinct.

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Cities, towns, and villages

Town of Elton

Mayor, Town of Elton

Roger D. "Tony" Laughlin (Democrat) won with 55.5% of the vote.

  • Roger D. "Tony" Laughlin DemocratElected

    55.5% 188 votes

  • "Cathy" Hollingsworth DemocratDefeated

    44.5% 151 votes

By precinct in Jefferson Davis Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
Roger D. "Tony" Laughlin
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 288 votes cast at the polls in 1 precinct. The 51 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

339 votes cast; 43.5% of the 782 registered voters in the area turned out.

Statewide and federal races in Jefferson Davis Parish

Secretary of State

Kyle Ardoin (Republican) won with 59.3% of the vote.

This race covers 64 parishes; the results below are for all of them. In Jefferson Davis Parish: Kyle Ardoin 74.7%, "Gwen" Collins-Greenup 25.3%.

  • Kyle Ardoin RepublicanElected

    59.3% 306,568 votes

  • "Gwen" Collins-Greenup DemocratDefeated

    40.7% 210,085 votes

By precinct in Jefferson Davis 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
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 1,757 votes cast at the polls in 22 precincts. The 1,023 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

516,653 votes cast; 17.7% of the 2,999,729 registered voters in the area turned out.

Propositions, taxes, and recalls

Fire Protection District No. 1 Proposition (Millage Renewal)

Fire Protection Dist. No. 1, 10.86 Mills Renewal - BOC - 10 Yrs.

Passed: 77.1% voted yes and 22.9% voted no.

What the ballot said

Shall Fire Protection District No. 1 of the Parish of Jefferson Davis, State of Louisiana (the "District"), be authorized to levy a special tax of ten and eighty-six hundredths (10.86) mills (the estimated amount reasonably expected to be collected from the levy of the tax for one entire year being $43,000) on all the property subject to taxation within the District, for a period of ten (10) years beginning with the year 2019 and ending with the year 2028, for the purpose of constructing, acquiring, improving, maintaining and operating fire protection facilities and equipment in the District and paying the cost of obtaining water for fire protection purposes?

  • YesApproved

    77.1% 54 votes

  • No

    22.9% 16 votes

By precinct in Jefferson Davis 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 53 votes cast at the polls in 2 precincts. The 17 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

70 votes cast; 11.1% of the 640 registered voters in the area turned out.

Fire Protection District No. 2 Proposition (Millage Renewal)

Fire Protection Dist. No. 2, 11.91 Mills Renewal - BOC - 10 Yrs.

Passed: 71.8% voted yes and 28.2% voted no.

What the ballot said

Shall Fire Protection District No. 2 of the Parish of Jefferson Davis, State of Louisiana (the "District"), be authorized to levy a special tax of eleven and ninety-one hundredths (11.91) mills (the estimated amount reasonably expected to be collected from the levy of the tax for one entire year being $497,600) on all the property subject to taxation within the District, for a period of ten (10) years, beginning with the year 2019 and ending with the year 2028, for the purpose of constructing, acquiring, improving, maintaining and operating fire protection facilities and equipment in the District and paying the cost of obtaining water for fire protection purposes?

  • YesApproved

    71.8% 242 votes

  • No

    28.2% 95 votes

By precinct in Jefferson Davis 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 186 votes cast at the polls in 8 precincts. The 151 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

337 votes cast; 11.5% of the 3,074 registered voters in the area turned out.

Fire Protection District No. 3 Proposition (Millage Renewal)

Fire Protection Dist. No. 3, 5.23 Mills Renewal - BOC - 10 Yrs.

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

What the ballot said

Shall Fire Protection District No. 3 of the Parish of Jefferson Davis, State of Louisiana (the "District"), be authorized to levy a special tax of five and twenty-three hundredths (5.23) mills (the estimated amount reasonably expected to be collected from the levy of the tax for one entire year being $254,500) on all the property subject to taxation within the District, for a period of ten (10) years beginning with the year 2019 and ending with the year 2028, for the purpose of constructing, acquiring, improving, maintaining and operating fire protection facilities and equipment in the District and paying the cost of obtaining water for fire protection purposes?

  • YesApproved

    71.5% 268 votes

  • No

    28.5% 107 votes

By precinct in Jefferson Davis 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 278 votes cast at the polls in 6 precincts. The 97 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

375 votes cast; 12.1% of the 3,287 registered voters in the area turned out.

Fire Protection District No. 4 Proposition (Millage Renewal)

Fire Protection Dist. No. 4, 6.91 Mills Renewal - BOC - 10 Yrs.

Passed: 78.2% voted yes and 21.8% voted no.

What the ballot said

Shall Fire Protection District No. 4 of the Parish of Jefferson Davis, State of Louisiana (the "District"), be authorized to continue to levy a special tax of six and ninety-one hundredths (6.91) mills (the estimated amount reasonably expected to be collected from the levy of the tax for one entire year being $114,400) on all the property subject to taxation within the District, for a period of ten (10) years beginning with the year 2019 and ending with the year 2028, for the purpose of constructing, acquiring, improving, maintaining and operating fire protection facilities and equipment in the District and paying the cost of obtaining water for fire protection purposes?

  • YesApproved

    78.2% 133 votes

  • No

    21.8% 37 votes

By precinct in Jefferson Davis 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 120 votes cast at the polls in 5 precincts. The 50 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

170 votes cast; 12.9% of the 1,396 registered voters in the area turned out.

Fire Protection District No. 5 Proposition (Millage Renewal)

Fire Protection Dist. No. 5, 5.03 Mills Renewal - BOC - 10 Yrs.

Passed: 80.3% voted yes and 19.7% voted no.

What the ballot said

Shall Fire Protection District No. 5 of the Parish of Jefferson Davis, State of Louisiana (the "District"), be authorized to continue to levy a special tax of five and three hundredths (5.03) mills (the estimated amount reasonably expected at this time to be collected from the levy of the tax for one entire year being $112,160) on all the property subject to taxation within the District for a period of ten (10) years beginning with the year 2019 and ending with the year 2028, for the purpose of constructing, acquiring, improving, maintaining and operating fire protection facilities and equipment in the District and paying the cost of obtaining water for fire protection purposes?

  • YesApproved

    80.3% 106 votes

  • No

    19.7% 26 votes

By precinct in Jefferson Davis 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 108 votes cast at the polls in 4 precincts. The 24 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

132 votes cast; 12.8% of the 1,129 registered voters in the area turned out.

Fire Protection District No. 6 Proposition (Millage Renewal)

Fire Protection Dist. No. 6, 8.66 Mills Renewal - BOC - 10 Yrs.

Passed: 76.0% voted yes and 24.0% voted no.

What the ballot said

Shall Fire Protection District No. 6 of the Parish of Jefferson Davis, State of Louisiana (the "District"), be authorized to continue to levy a special tax of eight and sixty-six hundredths (8.66) mills (the estimated amount reasonably expected at this time to be collected from the levy of the tax for one entire year being $98,600) on all the property subject to taxation within the District for a period of ten (10) years beginning with the year 2019 and ending with the year 2028, for the purpose of constructing, acquiring, improving, maintaining and operating fire protection facilities and equipment in the District and paying the cost of obtaining water for fire protection purposes?

  • YesApproved

    76.0% 250 votes

  • No

    24.0% 79 votes

By precinct in Jefferson Davis 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 263 votes cast at the polls in 3 precincts. The 66 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

329 votes cast; 30.0% of the 1,337 registered voters in the area turned out.

Fire Protection District No. 7 Proposition (Millage Renewal)

Fire Protection Dist. No. 7, 9.80 Mills Renewal - BOC - 10 Yrs.

Passed: 78.1% voted yes and 21.9% voted no.

What the ballot said

Shall Fire Protection District No. 7 of the Parish of Jefferson Davis, State of Louisiana (the "District"), be authorized to levy a special tax of nine and eighty hundredths (9.80) mills (the estimated amount reasonably expected to be collected from the levy of the tax for one entire year being $14,400) on all the property subject to taxation within the District, for a period of ten (10) years beginning with the year 2019 and ending with the year 2028, for the purpose of constructing, acquiring, improving, maintaining and operating fire protection facilities and equipment in the District and paying the cost of obtaining water for fire protection services?

  • YesApproved

    78.1% 25 votes

  • No

    21.9% 7 votes

By precinct in Jefferson Davis 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 32 votes cast at the polls in 1 precinct.

32 votes cast; 14.0% of the 236 registered voters in the area turned out.

Town of Welsh Proposition (Sales Tax Renewal)

Town of Welsh, 1% S&U Tax Renewal - M&BOA - 25 Yrs.

Passed: 77.4% voted yes and 22.6% voted no.

What the ballot said

Shall the Town of Welsh, State of Louisiana (the "Town"), be authorized to continue to levy and collect a tax of one percent (1%) (the "Tax") 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 Town, as defined by law (an estimated $425,000 reasonably expected at this time to be collected from the levy of the Tax for an entire year), for a period of twenty-five (25) years, beginning June 1, 2019, with the revenues derived from the Tax to be dedicated and used for the purposes of constructing, acquiring, extending, improving and/or maintaining police and fire department stations and equipment (including fire engines), sidewalks and bridges, recreational facilities, and drains and drainage facilities; improving and/or maintaining streets and public buildings; and purchasing and acquiring equipment and furnishings for the aforesaid public works, improvements and facilities of and for the Town, title to which improvements shall be in the public, or for any one or more of said purposes?

  • YesApproved

    77.4% 216 votes

  • No

    22.6% 63 votes

By precinct in Jefferson Davis 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 177 votes cast at the polls in 2 precincts. The 102 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

279 votes cast; 13.9% of the 2,081 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

  • 5% to 15%
  • 15% to 25%
  • 25% to 35%
  • 35% to 45%
  • 45% to 55%

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