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St. Tammany Parish

Local election results for Saturday, May 4, 2019. Official results from the Louisiana Secretary of State. Each race has a map by precinct.

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Cities, towns, and villages

City of Covington

Councilman, District E, City of Covington

Mark W. Verret (Independent) won with 56.3% of the vote.

  • Mark W. Verret IndependentElected

    56.3% 350 votes

  • Meghan Garcia DemocratDefeated

    43.7% 272 votes

By precinct in St. Tammany 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%
Mark W. Verret
Meghan Garcia
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 279 votes cast at the polls in 6 precincts. The 343 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

622 votes cast; 40.5% of the 1,551 registered voters in the area turned out.

Propositions, taxes, and recalls

Fire Protection District No. 7 Proposition (Tax Renewal)

Fire Protection District No. 7, 5 Mills Renewal - BOC - 10 Yrs.

Passed: 65.2% voted yes and 34.8% voted no.

What the ballot said

Shall Fire Protection District No. 7 of the Parish of St. Tammany, Louisiana (the "District"), levy a five (5) mills tax on all the property subject to taxation in the District (an estimated $206,000 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 fire protection facilities and equipment in and for the District, including paying the cost of obtaining water for fire protection purposes?

  • YesApproved

    65.2% 332 votes

  • No

    34.8% 177 votes

By precinct in St. Tammany 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 425 votes cast at the polls in 13 precincts. The 84 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

509 votes cast; 10.5% of the 4,880 registered voters in the area turned out.

Parishwide School District No. 12 Proposition No. 1 of 2 (Bond)

PW School District No. 12 Prop. No. 1 of 2, $175M Bond - SB - 20 Yrs.

Passed: 64.9% voted yes and 35.1% voted no.

What the ballot said

Shall St. Tammany Parishwide School District No. 12 of the Parish of St. Tammany, State of Louisiana (the "District"), incur debt and issue bonds not exceeding $175,000,000, in one or more series, to run not exceeding 20 years from the date thereof, with interest at a rate not exceeding 8% per annum, for the purpose of acquiring and/or improving lands for building sites and playgrounds, including construction of necessary sidewalks and streets adjacent thereto; purchasing, erecting and/or improving school buildings and other school related facilities within and for the District, and acquiring the necessary equipment and furnishings therefor, and specifically for those facilities, technology and security initiatives as set forth in the "Capital Improvement Plan" approved on December 13, 2018, title to which shall be in the public; which bonds will be general obligations of the District payable from ad valorem taxes levied and collected in the manner provided by Article VI, Section 33 of the 1974 Louisiana Constitution and statutory authority supplemental thereto, with no estimated increase in the millage rate to be levied in the first year of issue above the 13.90 mills currently being levied to pay General Obligation Bonds of the District?

  • YesApproved

    64.9% 10,119 votes

  • No

    35.1% 5,481 votes

By precinct in St. Tammany 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 10,876 votes cast at the polls in 169 precincts. The 4,724 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

15,600 votes cast; 9.1% of the 173,976 registered voters in the area turned out.

Parishwide School District No. 12 Proposition No. 2 of 2 (Security Millage)

PW School District No. 12 Prop. No. 2 of 2, 2 Mills - SB - 10 Yrs.

Passed: 64.2% voted yes and 35.8% voted no.

What the ballot said

Shall St. Tammany Parishwide School District No. 12 of the Parish of St. Tammany, State of Louisiana, be authorized to levy a 2 mills tax on all the property subject to taxation in said School District (an estimated $4,138,018 reasonably expected at this time to be collected from the levy of the tax for an entire year), for a period of 10 years, beginning with the year 2019 and ending with the year 2028, for the purpose of (i) providing a school resource officer (SRO) at each school, which SRO shall be a commissioned law enforcement officer, to provide enhanced security at each school and (ii) providing for a mental health professional at each school to help identify potential behavioral issues affecting school safety?

  • YesApproved

    64.2% 10,027 votes

  • No

    35.8% 5,582 votes

By precinct in St. Tammany 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 10,890 votes cast at the polls in 169 precincts. The 4,719 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

15,609 votes cast; 9.1% of the 173,976 registered voters in the area turned out.

Recreation District No. 4 Proposition (Tax Renewal)

Recreation Dist. No. 4, 10 Mills Renewal - BOC - 10 Yrs.

Passed: 52.2% voted yes and 47.8% voted no.

What the ballot said

Shall St. Tammany Parish Recreation District No. 4, State of Louisiana (the "District"), renew the levy and collection of a 10 mill tax on all property subject to taxation in the District (an estimated $425,450.00 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, beginning with the year 2022 and ending with the year 2031, for the purpose of constructing, improving, maintaining and operating recreational facilities and programs for the District?

  • YesApproved

    52.2% 300 votes

  • No

    47.8% 275 votes

By precinct in St. Tammany 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 492 votes cast at the polls in 5 precincts. The 83 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

575 votes cast; 13.4% of the 4,290 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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Early and absentee voters are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't included here.