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Jefferson Parish

Local election results for Saturday, August 15, 2020. 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 Grand Isle

Chief of Police, Town of Grand Isle

"Scooter" Resweber (Democrat) won with 57.2% of the vote.

  • "Scooter" Resweber DemocratElected

    57.2% 390 votes

  • Laine Landry, Sr. RepublicanDefeated

    42.8% 292 votes

By precinct in Jefferson Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
"Scooter" Resweber
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 367 votes cast at the polls in 1 precinct. The 315 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

682 votes cast; 74.2% of the 927 registered voters in the area turned out.

Council Member, Seat C, Town of Grand Isle

Lan Tivet (No party) won with 59.8% of the vote.

  • Lan Tivet No partyElected

    59.8% 403 votes

  • Joel Bradberry DemocratDefeated

    40.2% 271 votes

By precinct in Jefferson Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
Lan Tivet
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 359 votes cast at the polls in 1 precinct. The 315 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

674 votes cast; 74.2% of the 927 registered voters in the area turned out.

Council Member, Seat E, Town of Grand Isle

Elgene Gary (Republican) won with 50.7% of the vote.

  • Elgene Gary RepublicanElected

    50.7% 346 votes

  • Leoda B. Bladsacker DemocratDefeated

    49.3% 336 votes

By precinct in Jefferson Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
Elgene Gary
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 366 votes cast at the polls in 1 precinct. The 316 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

682 votes cast; 74.2% of the 927 registered voters in the area turned out.

Propositions, taxes, and recalls

City of Gretna Proposition (Fire Protection)

City of Gretna (Fire Protection), 2.00 Mills Renewal - M&CC - 10 Yrs.

Passed: 82.5% voted yes and 17.5% voted no.

What the ballot said

Shall the City of Gretna, State of Louisiana (the "City"), renew the levy of a special tax of two (2.00) mills on all property subject to taxation within the City of Gretna, State of Louisiana, that being the same area contained in voting precincts G-001 through G-011, but excluding voting precincts G-012 and G-013 Parts (the annexed area), (an estimated $312,439.00, reasonably expected at this time to be collected from the levy of the special tax for an entire year), for a period of ten (10) years, beginning with year 2022 and ending with year 2031, both inclusive for the object and purpose of Fire Protection in the City of Gretna, Louisiana, a work of permanent public improvement, title to which shall be in the public?

  • YesApproved

    82.5% 1,028 votes

  • No

    17.5% 218 votes

By precinct in Jefferson 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 898 votes cast at the polls in 12 precincts. The 348 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

1,246 votes cast; 13.4% of the 9,380 registered voters in the area turned out.

City of Gretna Proposition (Police Protection)

City of Gretna (Police Protection), 7.00 Mills Renewal - M&CC - 10 Yrs.

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

What the ballot said

Shall the City of Gretna, State of Louisiana (the "City"), renew the levy of a special tax of seven (7.00) mills on all property subject to taxation within the City of Gretna, State of Louisiana; that being the same area contained wholly within voting precincts G-001 through G-011; and including Precincts G-012 and G-013 Parts, (the annexed area); (an estimated $1,214,211.00 reasonably expected at this time to be collected from the levy of the special tax for an entire year), for a period of ten (10) years, beginning with year 2022 and ending with year 2031, both inclusive for the object and purpose of Police Protection in the City of Gretna, Louisiana, a work of permanent public improvement, title to which shall be in the public?

  • YesApproved

    77.1% 1,093 votes

  • No

    22.9% 324 votes

By precinct in Jefferson 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 1,001 votes cast at the polls in 14 precincts. The 416 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

1,417 votes cast; 13.9% of the 10,394 registered voters in the area turned out.

City of Gretna Proposition (Recreational & Social Services)

City of Gretna (Recreational & Social Services), 2.6 Mills Renewal - M&CC - 10 Yrs.

Passed: 77.0% voted yes and 23.0% voted no.

What the ballot said

Shall the City of Gretna, State of Louisiana (the "City"), renew the levy of a special tax of two and sixth tenths (2.6) mills on all property subject to taxation within the City of Gretna, Louisiana; that being the same area contained wholly within voting precincts G-001 through G-011; and including Precincts G-012 and G-013 Parts, (the annexed area); (an estimated $450,993.00 reasonably expected at this time to be collected from the levy of the special tax for an entire year), for a period of ten (10) years, beginning with year 2022 and ending with year 2031, both inclusive for the object and purpose of supplementing Recreational Services by two and one tenth (2.1) mills and Social Services to the Aged by one-half (.5) mills, in the City of Gretna, Louisiana, a work of permanent public improvement, title to which shall be in the public?

  • YesApproved

    77.0% 1,093 votes

  • No

    23.0% 327 votes

By precinct in Jefferson 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 1,003 votes cast at the polls in 14 precincts. The 417 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

1,420 votes cast; 13.9% of the 10,394 registered voters in the area turned out.

Community Center and Playground District No. 16 Proposition (Recreation Millage)

Community Center and Playground District No. 16, 10.99 Mills - PC - 10 Yrs.

Passed: 63.9% voted yes and 36.1% voted no.

What the ballot said

Shall Community Center and Playground District No. 16 of the Parish of Jefferson, State of Louisiana (the "District") be authorized to levy and collect a tax not to exceed ten and ninety-nine hundredths (10.99) mills on all property subject to taxation in the District for a period of ten (10) years, beginning with the year 2022, with the estimated amount reasonably expected to be collected from the levy of the tax for one year being $569,116, for the purposes of acquiring, constructing, improving, providing, maintaining and/or operating the recreational and other community facilities in said District?

  • YesApproved

    63.9% 363 votes

  • No

    36.1% 205 votes

By precinct in Jefferson 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 2 precincts. The 290 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

568 votes cast; 74.2% of the 927 registered voters in the area turned out.

Consolidated Garbage District No. 1 Proposition (Garbage Millage Renewal)

Consolidated Garbage District No. 1, 4 Mills Renewal - PC - 10 Yrs.

Passed: 83.1% voted yes and 16.9% voted no.

What the ballot said

Shall Consolidated Garbage District No. 1 of the Parish of Jefferson, State of Louisiana (the "District") be authorized to renew the levy and collection of a tax not to exceed four (4) mills on all property subject to taxation in the District for a period of ten (10) years, beginning with the year 2022, with the estimated amount reasonably expected to be collected from the levy of the tax for one year being $11,643,049, for the purpose of acquiring, constructing, providing, maintaining and/or operating the District's garbage collection and disposal facilities and other necessary related functions?

  • YesApproved

    83.1% 24,871 votes

  • No

    16.9% 5,053 votes

By precinct in Jefferson 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 19,835 votes cast at the polls in 217 precincts. The 10,089 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

29,924 votes cast; 14.6% of the 210,829 registered voters in the area turned out.

East Bank Consolidated Special Service Fire Protection District Proposition (Fire Protection Millage Renewal)

East Bank Consolidated Special Service FPD, 25 Mills Renewal - PC - 10 Yrs.

Passed: 88.7% voted yes and 11.3% voted no.

What the ballot said

Shall East Bank Consolidated Special Service Fire Protection District of Jefferson Parish, Louisiana (the "District") be authorized to renew the levy and collection of a tax not to exceed twenty-five (25) mills on all property subject to taxation in the District for a period of ten (10) years, beginning with the year 2022, with the estimated amount reasonably expected to be collected from the levy of the tax for one year being $45,198,433, for the purposes of acquiring, constructing, improving, providing, maintaining and/or operating the District's fire protection facilities and equipment?

  • YesApproved

    88.7% 17,484 votes

  • No

    11.3% 2,235 votes

By precinct in Jefferson 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 13,697 votes cast at the polls in 108 precincts. The 6,022 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

19,719 votes cast; 22.1% of the 91,417 registered voters in the area turned out.

Hospital Service District No. 2 Proposition (Sale of East Jefferson General Hospital)

Hospital Service District No. 2, Hospital Sale - PC

Passed: 95.0% voted yes and 5.0% voted no.

What the ballot said

Shall Jefferson Parish Hospital Service District No. 2, Parish of Jefferson, State of Louisiana (the "District"), under the authority conferred by LA R.S. 33:4341, LA R.S. 46:1064.2 and other constitutional and statutory authority supplemental thereto, be authorized to sell the hospital facility and all land, equipment and appurtenances known as "East Jefferson General Hospital" and certain other assets and businesses related thereto pursuant to the terms of that certain Asset Purchase Agreement by and among the District, Louisiana Children's Medical Center and Jefferson Parish Holdings, Inc. dated as of February 27, 2020, and on file with the District and the Clerk of the Jefferson Parish Council, with the proceeds derived by the District from such sale to be used, first, to pay the existing outstanding indebtedness and obligations of the District and costs associated therewith and with the sale and, second, if any proceeds remain, for any lawful corporate purpose intended to benefit the health and wellness of the community, all in accordance with applicable federal and state laws?

  • YesApproved

    95.0% 29,198 votes

  • No

    5.0% 1,542 votes

By precinct in Jefferson 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 20,834 votes cast at the polls in 165 precincts. The 9,906 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

30,740 votes cast; 19.8% of the 157,359 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.