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St. James 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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Cities, towns, and villages

Town of Gramercy

Alderman, District 1, Town of Gramercy

Barbara C. Woods (Democrat) won with 62.9% of the vote.

  • Barbara C. Woods DemocratElected

    62.9% 321 votes

  • Timothy Pittman DemocratDefeated

    37.1% 189 votes

By precinct in St. James Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
Barbara C. Woods
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 313 votes cast at the polls in 3 precincts. The 197 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

510 votes cast; 72.8% of the 788 registered voters in the area turned out.

Courts and judges

Judge, Court of Appeal, 5th Circuit, 2nd Dist., Division A

No one got a majority, so Jude G. Gravois (Democrat) and Sharrolyn Jackson Miles (Democrat) went to a runoff.

This race covers 2 parishes; the results below are for all of them. In St. James Parish: Jude G. Gravois 60.6%, Sharrolyn Jackson Miles 25.6%, Robert Snyder, Jr. 13.8%.

  • Jude G. Gravois DemocratIn runoff

    45.4% 12,939 votes

  • Sharrolyn Jackson Miles DemocratIn runoff

    35.1% 10,002 votes

  • Robert Snyder, Jr. DemocratDefeated

    19.4% 5,539 votes

By precinct in St. James Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
Jude G. Gravois
Sharrolyn Jackson Miles
  • Another candidate, or a tie
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 5,168 votes cast at the polls in 30 precincts. The 6,367 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

28,480 votes cast; 73.8% of the 43,836 registered voters in the area turned out.

Results by parish
ParishJude G. GravoisSharrolyn Jackson MilesRobert Snyder, Jr.Turnout
St. James Parish60.6%6,98625.6%2,95413.8%1,59581.0%
St. John the Baptist Parish35.1%5,95341.6%7,04823.3%3,94469.8%

District Judge, 23rd Judicial District Court, ES 2, Div. B

Cody M. Martin (Republican) won with 51.8% of the vote.

This race covers 3 parishes; the results below are for all of them. In St. James Parish: Cody M. Martin 80.3%, Aaron Chaisson, Jr. 19.7%.

  • Cody M. Martin RepublicanElected

    51.8% 32,984 votes

  • Aaron Chaisson, Jr. RepublicanDefeated

    48.2% 30,725 votes

By precinct in St. James Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
Cody M. Martin
Aaron Chaisson, Jr.
  • Another candidate, or a tie
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 3,585 votes cast at the polls in 23 precincts. The 4,525 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

63,709 votes cast; 76.7% of the 96,773 registered voters in the area turned out.

Results by parish
ParishCody M. MartinAaron Chaisson, Jr.Turnout
Ascension Parish47.6%22,56752.4%24,81676.1%
Assumption Parish47.5%3,90552.5%4,31174.7%
St. James Parish80.3%6,51219.7%1,59882.3%

District Judge, 23rd Judicial District Court, ES 2, Div. D

Steven Tureau (Republican) won with 61.1% of the vote.

This race covers 3 parishes; the results below are for all of them. In St. James Parish: Steven Tureau 67.6%, Christopher J. Bridges 32.4%.

  • Steven Tureau RepublicanElected

    61.1% 38,750 votes

  • Christopher J. Bridges RepublicanDefeated

    38.9% 24,649 votes

By precinct in St. James Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
Steven Tureau
Christopher J. Bridges
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 3,243 votes cast at the polls in 23 precincts. The 4,360 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

63,399 votes cast; 76.7% of the 96,773 registered voters in the area turned out.

Results by parish
ParishSteven TureauChristopher J. BridgesTurnout
Ascension Parish58.3%27,82741.7%19,93076.1%
Assumption Parish71.9%5,78028.1%2,25974.7%
St. James Parish67.6%5,14332.4%2,46082.3%

Justice of the Peace, Justice of the Peace District 5

No one got a majority, so Trina Moll (Democrat) and Lisa Braud Weber (Democrat) went to a runoff.

  • Trina Moll DemocratIn runoff

    44.4% 795 votes

  • Lisa Braud Weber DemocratIn runoff

    30.6% 548 votes

  • Adrianne Jasmin Octave DemocratDefeated

    25.0% 447 votes

By precinct in St. James Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
Trina Moll
Adrianne Jasmin Octave
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 753 votes cast at the polls in 4 precincts. The 1,037 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

1,790 votes cast; 80.7% of the 2,306 registered voters in the area turned out.

Justice of the Peace, Justice of the Peace District 6

Sylvia "Sue" Williams (Democrat) won with 58.1% of the vote.

  • Sylvia "Sue" Williams DemocratElected

    58.1% 986 votes

  • Trinette M. Jasmin DemocratDefeated

    41.9% 710 votes

By precinct in St. James Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
Sylvia "Sue" Williams
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 602 votes cast at the polls in 4 precincts. The 1,094 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

1,696 votes cast; 79.7% of the 2,386 registered voters in the area turned out.

Justice of the Peace, Justice of the Peace District 7

Michael "Mike" Guillot, Jr. (Democrat) won with 52.5% of the vote.

  • Michael "Mike" Guillot, Jr. DemocratElected

    52.5% 918 votes

  • Beverly S. Dumas DemocratDefeated

    47.5% 829 votes

By precinct in St. James Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
Michael "Mike" Guillot, Jr.
Beverly S. Dumas
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 610 votes cast at the polls in 3 precincts. The 1,137 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

1,747 votes cast; 81.5% of the 2,275 registered voters in the area turned out.

Statewide and federal races in St. James 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 St. James Parish: Donald J. Trump, Michael Pence 47.3%, Joseph R. Biden, Kamala Harris 51.7%, Jo Jorgensen, Jeremy Cohen Libertarian 0.4%, Kanye West, Michelle Tidball The Birthday Party 0.2%.

  • 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 St. James 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 5,841 votes cast at the polls in 30 precincts. The 6,749 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 St. James Parish: "Bill" Cassidy 49.9%, Adrian Perkins 23.2%, Derrick "Champ" Edwards 17.2%, Antoine Pierce 2.6%.

  • "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 St. James 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 5,392 votes cast at the polls in 30 precincts. The 6,490 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, 2nd Congressional District

Cedric L. Richmond (Democrat) won with 63.6% of the vote.

This race covers 10 parishes; the results below are for all of them. In St. James Parish: Cedric L. Richmond 46.4%, David M. Schilling 32.6%, Glenn Adrain Harris 9.4%, Sheldon C. Vincent, Sr. 7.8%.

  • Cedric L. Richmond DemocratElected

    63.6% 201,636 votes

  • David M. Schilling RepublicanDefeated

    15.0% 47,575 votes

  • Glenn Adrain Harris DemocratDefeated

    10.6% 33,684 votes

  • Sheldon C. Vincent, Sr. RepublicanDefeated

    4.9% 15,565 votes

2 other candidates: 5.8% together
Belden "Noonie Man" Batiste Independent3.9%12,268
Colby James Independent2.0%6,254

By precinct in St. James Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
Cedric L. Richmond
David M. Schilling
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 5,211 votes cast at the polls in 30 precincts. The 6,266 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

316,982 votes cast; 65.8% of the 529,323 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: 69.6% voted yes and 30.4% voted no.

What the ballot said

Shall sports wagering activities and operations be permitted in the parish of St. James?

  • YesApproved

    69.6% 7,915 votes

  • No

    30.4% 3,464 votes

By precinct in St. James 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 4,910 votes cast at the polls in 30 precincts. The 6,469 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

11,379 votes cast; 81.0% of the 15,741 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 St. James Parish: Yes 63.7%, No 36.3%.

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 St. James 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 5,366 votes cast at the polls in 30 precincts. The 6,559 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 St. James Parish: Yes 58.8%, No 41.2%.

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 St. James 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 5,154 votes cast at the polls in 30 precincts. The 6,381 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 St. James Parish: Yes 55.5%, No 44.5%.

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 St. James 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 5,109 votes cast at the polls in 30 precincts. The 6,405 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 St. James Parish: Yes 41.0%, No 59.0%.

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 St. James 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 5,019 votes cast at the polls in 30 precincts. The 6,281 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 St. James Parish: Yes 35.6%, No 64.4%.

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 St. James 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 5,067 votes cast at the polls in 30 precincts. The 6,308 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 St. James Parish: Yes 63.8%, No 36.2%.

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 St. James 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 5,068 votes cast at the polls in 30 precincts. The 6,376 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 St. James Parish: Yes 60.0%, No 40.0%.

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 St. James 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 5,044 votes cast at the polls in 30 precincts. The 6,459 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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