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Election day is Tuesday, November 3

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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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Morehouse Parish

Local election results for Tuesday, November 3, 2020, including statewide races. Official results from the Louisiana Secretary of State. Each race has a map by precinct.

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Courts and judges

District Judge, 4th Judicial District Court, ES 2, Div. B

Sharon Marchman (Republican) won with 61.1% of the vote.

This race covers 2 parishes; the results below are for all of them. In Morehouse Parish: Sharon Marchman 61.6%, "Tommy" Hayes IV 38.4%.

  • Sharon Marchman RepublicanElected

    61.1% 37,053 votes

  • "Tommy" Hayes IV RepublicanDefeated

    38.9% 23,600 votes

By precinct in Morehouse Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
Sharon Marchman
"Tommy" Hayes IV
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 3,545 votes cast at the polls in 43 precincts. The 5,906 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

60,653 votes cast; 68.3% of the 100,399 registered voters in the area turned out.

Results by parish
ParishSharon Marchman"Tommy" Hayes IVTurnout
Morehouse Parish61.6%5,82538.4%3,62663.7%
Ouachita Parish61.0%31,22839.0%19,97469.3%

District Judge, 4th Judicial District Court, ES 2, Div. E

Walter M. "Walt" Caldwell IV (Republican) won with 51.8% of the vote.

This race covers 2 parishes; the results below are for all of them. In Morehouse Parish: Walter M. "Walt" Caldwell IV 45.4%, Angie Deal Sturdivant 54.6%.

  • Walter M. "Walt" Caldwell IV RepublicanElected

    51.8% 30,759 votes

  • Angie Deal Sturdivant RepublicanDefeated

    48.2% 28,623 votes

By precinct in Morehouse Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
Walter M. "Walt" Caldwell IV
Angie Deal Sturdivant
  • Another candidate, or a tie
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 3,412 votes cast at the polls in 43 precincts. The 5,721 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

59,382 votes cast; 68.3% of the 100,399 registered voters in the area turned out.

Results by parish
ParishWalter M. "Walt" Caldwell IVAngie Deal SturdivantTurnout
Morehouse Parish45.4%4,14754.6%4,98663.7%
Ouachita Parish53.0%26,61247.0%23,63769.3%

District Attorney, 4th Judicial District Court

Steve Tew (No party) won with 51.8% of the vote.

This race covers 2 parishes; the results below are for all of them. In Morehouse Parish: Steve Tew 50.3%, G. Mennon Campbell, Jr. 49.7%.

  • Steve Tew No partyElected

    51.8% 37,683 votes

  • G. Mennon Campbell, Jr. RepublicanDefeated

    48.2% 35,078 votes

By precinct in Morehouse Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
Steve Tew
G. Mennon Campbell, Jr.
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 3,824 votes cast at the polls in 43 precincts. The 6,269 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

72,761 votes cast; 65.2% of the 125,050 registered voters in the area turned out.

Results by parish
ParishSteve TewG. Mennon Campbell, Jr.Turnout
Morehouse Parish50.3%5,07349.7%5,02063.7%
Ouachita Parish52.0%32,61048.0%30,05865.4%

Constable, Justice of the Peace Ward 7

Jacob Post (Republican) won with 51.1% of the vote.

  • Jacob Post RepublicanElected

    51.1% 165 votes

  • Matthew "Matt" Scoggins RepublicanDefeated

    48.9% 158 votes

By precinct in Morehouse Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
Jacob Post
Matthew "Matt" Scoggins
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 131 votes cast at the polls in 3 precincts. The 192 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

323 votes cast; 65.0% of the 555 registered voters in the area turned out.

Statewide and federal races in Morehouse Parish

President

Donald J. Trump, Michael Pence (Republican) won with 58.5% of the vote.

This race covers 64 parishes; the results below are for all of them. In Morehouse Parish: Donald J. Trump, Michael Pence 56.2%, Joseph R. Biden, Kamala Harris 42.7%, Jo Jorgensen, Jeremy Cohen Libertarian 0.5%, Kanye West, Michelle Tidball The Birthday Party 0.1%.

  • Donald J. Trump, Michael Pence RepublicanElected

    58.5% 1,255,776 votes

  • Joseph R. Biden, Kamala Harris DemocratDefeated

    39.9% 856,034 votes

  • Jo Jorgensen, Jeremy Cohen LibertarianDefeated

    1.0% 21,645 votes

  • Kanye West, Michelle Tidball The Birthday PartyDefeated

    0.2% 4,897 votes

9 other candidates: 0.5% together
Brian Carroll, Amar Patel American Solidarity Party0.1%2,497
Jade Simmons, Claudeliah Roze Becoming One Nation0.1%1,626
President Boddie,Eric Stoneham C.U.P.0.1%1,125
Gloria La Riva, Sunil Freeman Socialism and Liberation0.0%987
Don Blankenship, William Mohr Constitution Party0.0%860
Brock Pierce, Karla Ballard Freedom and Prosperity0.0%749
Tom Hoefling, Andy Prior Life, Liberty, Constitution0.0%668
Bill Hammons, Eric Bodenstab Unity Party America0.0%662
Alyson Kennedy,Malcolm Jarrett Socialist Workers Party0.0%536

By precinct in Morehouse Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
Donald J. Trump, Michael Pence
Joseph R. Biden, Kamala Harris
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 4,569 votes cast at the polls in 43 precincts. The 7,005 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

2,148,062 votes cast; 70.1% of the 3,092,988 registered voters in the area turned out.

U.S. Senator

"Bill" Cassidy (Republican) won with 59.3% of the vote.

This race covers 64 parishes; the results below are for all of them. In Morehouse Parish: "Bill" Cassidy 57.5%, Adrian Perkins 16.9%, Derrick "Champ" Edwards 14.3%, Antoine Pierce 2.5%.

  • "Bill" Cassidy RepublicanElected

    59.3% 1,228,908 votes

  • Adrian Perkins DemocratDefeated

    19.0% 394,049 votes

  • Derrick "Champ" Edwards DemocratDefeated

    11.1% 229,814 votes

  • Antoine Pierce DemocratDefeated

    2.7% 55,710 votes

11 other candidates: 7.9% together
Dustin Murphy Republican1.9%38,383
David Drew Knight Democrat1.8%36,962
Beryl Billiot No party0.8%17,362
John Paul Bourgeois No party0.8%16,518
Peter Wenstrup Democrat0.7%14,454
Aaron C. Sigler Libertarian0.5%11,321
M.V. "Vinny" Mendoza Independent0.4%7,811
Melinda Mary Price Other party0.4%7,680
Jamar Montgomery No party0.3%5,804
Reno Jean Daret III No party0.2%3,954
"Xan" John Other party0.1%2,813

By precinct in Morehouse Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
"Bill" Cassidy
Adrian Perkins
Derrick "Champ" Edwards
  • Another candidate, or a tie
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 4,215 votes cast at the polls in 43 precincts. The 6,717 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

2,071,543 votes cast; 70.1% of the 3,092,988 registered voters in the area turned out.

U.S. Representative, 5th Congressional District

No one got a majority, so Luke J. Letlow (Republican) and Lance Harris (Republican) went to a runoff.

This race covers 24 parishes; the results below are for all of them. In Morehouse Parish: Luke J. Letlow 39.4%, Lance Harris 6.2%, Sandra "Candy" Christophe 16.7%, Martin Lemelle, Jr. 16.1%.

  • Luke J. Letlow RepublicanIn runoff

    33.1% 102,533 votes

  • Lance Harris RepublicanIn runoff

    16.6% 51,240 votes

  • Sandra "Candy" Christophe DemocratDefeated

    16.4% 50,812 votes

  • Martin Lemelle, Jr. DemocratDefeated

    10.4% 32,186 votes

5 other candidates: 23.5% together
"Scotty" Robinson Republican7.7%23,887
Allen Guillory, Sr. Republican7.3%22,496
"Matt" Hasty Republican3.2%9,834
Phillip Snowden Democrat3.0%9,432
Jesse P. Lagarde Democrat2.3%7,136

By precinct in Morehouse Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
Luke J. Letlow
Sandra "Candy" Christophe
  • Another candidate, or a tie
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 4,165 votes cast at the polls in 43 precincts. The 6,435 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

309,556 votes cast; 68.9% of the 489,979 registered voters in the area turned out.

Associate Justice, Supreme Court, 4th Supreme Court District

Jay McCallum (Republican) won with 56.7% of the vote.

This race covers 20 parishes; the results below are for all of them. In Morehouse Parish: Jay McCallum 60.8%, Shannon Gremillion 39.2%.

  • Jay McCallum RepublicanElected

    56.7% 122,458 votes

  • Shannon Gremillion RepublicanDefeated

    43.3% 93,569 votes

By precinct in Morehouse Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
Jay McCallum
Shannon Gremillion
  • Another candidate, or a tie
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 3,107 votes cast at the polls in 43 precincts. The 5,538 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

216,027 votes cast; 68.8% of the 392,786 registered voters in the area turned out.

PSC, District 5

Foster Campbell (Democrat) won with 52.8% of the vote.

This race covers 24 parishes; the results below are for all of them. In Morehouse Parish: Foster Campbell 53.7%, Shane Smiley 46.3%.

  • Foster Campbell DemocratElected

    52.8% 198,033 votes

  • Shane Smiley RepublicanDefeated

    47.2% 177,228 votes

By precinct in Morehouse Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
Foster Campbell
Shane Smiley
  • Another candidate, or a tie
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 4,086 votes cast at the polls in 43 precincts. The 6,747 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

375,261 votes cast; 68.0% of the 602,755 registered voters in the area turned out.

Propositions, taxes, and recalls

PROPOSITION TO AUTHORIZE SPORTS WAGERING ACTIVITIES.

PW Sports Wagering, Authorize Sports Wagering Activities - Act 215, 2020

Passed: 53.7% voted yes and 46.3% voted no.

What the ballot said

Shall sports wagering activities and operations be permitted in the parish of Morehouse?

  • YesApproved

    53.7% 5,643 votes

  • No

    46.3% 4,875 votes

By precinct in Morehouse 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 3,828 votes cast at the polls in 43 precincts. The 6,690 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

10,518 votes cast; 63.7% of the 18,381 registered voters in the area turned out.

Constitutional amendments

Amendment 1

Relating to Declaring There Is No Right to and No Funding of Abortion in the Louisiana Constitution

Passed: 62.1% voted yes and 37.9% voted no.

This race covers 64 parishes; the results below are for all of them. In Morehouse Parish: Yes 68.6%, No 31.4%.

What the ballot said

Do you support an amendment declaring that, to protect human life, a right to abortion and the funding of abortion shall not be found in the Louisiana Constitution? (Adds Article I, Section 20.1)

  • YesApproved

    62.1% 1,274,167 votes

  • No

    37.9% 779,005 votes

By precinct in Morehouse 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 4,064 votes cast at the polls in 43 precincts. The 6,716 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

2,053,172 votes cast; 70.1% of the 3,092,988 registered voters in the area turned out.

Amendment 2

Amends Determination of Fair Market Value of Oil or Gas Well

Passed: 58.3% voted yes and 41.7% voted no.

This race covers 64 parishes; the results below are for all of them. In Morehouse Parish: Yes 57.7%, No 42.3%.

What the ballot said

Do you support an amendment to permit the presence or production of oil or gas to be included in the methodology used to determine the fair market value of an oil or gas well for the purpose of property assessment? (Amends Article VII, Section 4(B))

  • YesApproved

    58.3% 1,158,766 votes

  • No

    41.7% 827,516 votes

By precinct in Morehouse 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 3,898 votes cast at the polls in 43 precincts. The 6,545 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

1,986,282 votes cast; 70.1% of the 3,092,988 registered voters in the area turned out.

Amendment 3

Amends Use of Budget Stabilization Fund

Passed: 55.3% voted yes and 44.7% voted no.

This race covers 64 parishes; the results below are for all of them. In Morehouse Parish: Yes 56.8%, No 43.2%.

What the ballot said

Do you support an amendment to allow for the use of the Budget Stabilization Fund, also known as the Rainy Day Fund, for state costs associated with a disaster declared by the federal government? (Amends Article VII, Section 10.3(C)(3) and (4); Adds Article VII, Section 10.3(A)(5) and (C)(5))

  • YesApproved

    55.3% 1,097,196 votes

  • No

    44.7% 885,304 votes

By precinct in Morehouse 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 3,892 votes cast at the polls in 43 precincts. The 6,545 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

1,982,500 votes cast; 70.1% of the 3,092,988 registered voters in the area turned out.

Amendment 4

Limits Expenditure Limit for State General Fund

Passed: 44.2% voted yes and 55.8% voted no.

This race covers 64 parishes; the results below are for all of them. In Morehouse Parish: Yes 42.9%, No 57.1%.

What the ballot said

Do you support an amendment to limit the growth of the expenditure limit for the state general fund and dedicated funds and to remove the calculation of its growth factor from the Constitution? (Effective June 30, 2022) (Amends Article VII, Section 10(C)(1))

  • Yes

    44.2% 856,559 votes

  • NoDefeated

    55.8% 1,079,618 votes

By precinct in Morehouse 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 3,768 votes cast at the polls in 43 precincts. The 6,423 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

1,936,177 votes cast; 70.1% of the 3,092,988 registered voters in the area turned out.

Amendment 5

Authorizes Cooperative Endeavor Tax Exemptions

Passed: 37.3% voted yes and 62.7% voted no.

This race covers 64 parishes; the results below are for all of them. In Morehouse Parish: Yes 44.8%, No 55.2%.

What the ballot said

Do you support an amendment to authorize local governments to enter into cooperative endeavor ad valorem tax exemption agreements with new or expanding manufacturing establishments for payments in lieu of taxes? (Adds Article VII, Section 21(O))

  • Yes

    37.3% 727,372 votes

  • NoDefeated

    62.7% 1,221,254 votes

By precinct in Morehouse 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 3,843 votes cast at the polls in 43 precincts. The 6,412 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

1,948,626 votes cast; 70.1% of the 3,092,988 registered voters in the area turned out.

Amendment 6

Increases Income Limit for Homestead Exemption Special Assessment Level

Passed: 62.2% voted yes and 37.8% voted no.

This race covers 64 parishes; the results below are for all of them. In Morehouse Parish: Yes 64.7%, No 35.3%.

What the ballot said

Do you support an amendment to increase the maximum amount of income a person may receive and still qualify for the special assessment level for residential property receiving the homestead exemption? (Amends Article VII, Section 18(G)(1)(a)(ii))

  • YesApproved

    62.2% 1,225,682 votes

  • No

    37.8% 746,021 votes

By precinct in Morehouse 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 3,868 votes cast at the polls in 43 precincts. The 6,532 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

1,971,703 votes cast; 70.1% of the 3,092,988 registered voters in the area turned out.

Amendment 7

Creates Louisiana Unclaimed Property Permanent Trust Fund

Passed: 64.3% voted yes and 35.7% voted no.

This race covers 64 parishes; the results below are for all of them. In Morehouse Parish: Yes 64.8%, No 35.2%.

What the ballot said

Do you support an amendment to create the Louisiana Unclaimed Property Permanent Trust Fund to preserve the money that remains unclaimed by its owner or owners? (July 1, 2021) (Adds Article VII, Sections 10(F)(4)(i) and 28)

  • YesApproved

    64.3% 1,267,414 votes

  • No

    35.7% 702,930 votes

By precinct in Morehouse 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 3,852 votes cast at the polls in 43 precincts. The 6,633 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

1,970,344 votes cast; 70.1% of the 3,092,988 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.