On the ballot: U.S. House general elections where no candidate won in November, plus a special election for State Senate District 14 in East Baton Rouge Parish.
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Local election results for Saturday, December 5, 2020, including statewide races. Official results from the Louisiana Secretary of State. Each race has a map by precinct.
Charles J. Ballay (Republican) won with 50.1% of the vote.
Charles J. Ballay RepublicanElected
50.1%2,575 votes
Leo Palazzo RepublicanDefeated
49.9%2,560 votes
By precinct in Plaquemines Parish
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Who got the most votes in each precinct, and their share
Under 50%
50 to 60%
Over 60%
Charles J. Ballay
Leo Palazzo
Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 2,653 votes cast at the polls in 16 precincts. The 2,482 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.
Results by precinct
5,135 votes cast; 33.6% of the 15,538 registered voters in the area turned out.
Party committees
RSCC Member, 1st Senatorial District, Division H
"Mike" Bayham (Republican) won with 86.3% of the vote.
This race covers 4 parishes; the results below are for all of them. In Plaquemines Parish: "Mike" Bayham 89.3%, Walter N. Burtanog IV 10.7%.
"Mike" Bayham RepublicanElected
86.3%860 votes
Walter N. Burtanog IV RepublicanDefeated
13.7%137 votes
By precinct in Plaquemines Parish
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Who got the most votes in each precinct, and their share
Under 50%
50 to 60%
Over 60%
"Mike" Bayham
Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 46 votes cast at the polls in 3 precincts. The 10 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.
Results by precinct
997 votes cast; 5.1% of the 20,529 registered voters in the area turned out.
Eric Skrmetta (Republican) won with 61.8% of the vote.
This race covers 11 parishes; the results below are for all of them. In Plaquemines Parish: Eric Skrmetta 71.9%, Allen H. Borne, Jr. 28.1%.
Eric Skrmetta RepublicanElected
61.8%55,987 votes
Allen H. Borne, Jr. DemocratDefeated
38.2%34,639 votes
By precinct in Plaquemines Parish
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Who got the most votes in each precinct, and their share
Under 50%
50 to 60%
Over 60%
Eric Skrmetta
Allen H. Borne, Jr.
Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 2,458 votes cast at the polls in 16 precincts. The 2,429 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.
Results by precinct
90,626 votes cast; 12.4% of the 755,401 registered voters in the area turned out.
Propositions, taxes, and recalls
Parishwide Proposition (Council on Aging) (Millage)
PW Prop. (Council on Aging), .25 Mills - PC - 10 Yrs.
Passed: 46.5% voted yes and 53.5% voted no.
What the ballot said
Shall the Parish of Plaquemines, State of Louisiana (the "Parish"), be authorized to levy a tax of twenty-five hundredths (.25) mills on all the property subject to taxation in the Parish (the estimated amount reasonably expected to be collected from the levy of the tax for one entire year being $246,250), for a period of ten (10) years, beginning with the year 2021 and ending with the year 2030, for the purpose of constructing, improving, maintaining, operating and supporting facilities and programs for the elderly in the Parish including through the Plaquemines Council on Aging, Inc.?
Yes
46.5%2,266 votes
NoDefeated
53.5%2,612 votes
By precinct in Plaquemines 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 2,500 votes cast at the polls in 16 precincts. The 2,378 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.
Results by precinct
4,878 votes cast; 33.6% of the 15,538 registered voters in the area turned out.
Parishwide Proposition (Emergency Medical Services) (Millage)
PW Prop. (Emergency Medical Services), 2 Mills - PC - 10 Yrs.
Passed: 49.4% voted yes and 50.6% voted no.
What the ballot said
Shall the Parish of Plaquemines, State of Louisiana (the "Parish"), be authorized to levy a tax of two (2) mills on all property subject to taxation within the Parish (the estimated amount reasonably expected to be collected from the levy of the tax for one entire year being $1,970,000) for a period of ten (10) years, beginning with the year 2021 and ending with the year 2030, for the purpose of providing emergency medical services in the Parish, directly or by contract, including acquiring, constructing, improving, maintaining or operating emergency medical service facilities, vehicles and equipment, including both movable and immovable property?
Yes
49.4%2,425 votes
NoDefeated
50.6%2,482 votes
By precinct in Plaquemines 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 2,508 votes cast at the polls in 16 precincts. The 2,399 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.
Results by precinct
4,907 votes cast; 33.6% of the 15,538 registered voters in the area turned out.
Parishwide Proposition (Levees) (Millage)
PW Prop. (Levees), 5 Mills - PC - 10 Yrs.
Passed: 43.7% voted yes and 56.3% voted no.
What the ballot said
Shall the Parish of Plaquemines, State of Louisiana (the "Parish"), be authorized to levy a tax of five (5) mills on all the property subject to taxation in the Parish (the estimated amount reasonably expected to be collected from the levy of the tax for one entire year being $4,925,000) for a period of ten (10) years, beginning with the year 2021 and ending with the year 2030, for the purpose of acquiring, designing, planning, constructing, improving, maintaining and operating levees, flood protection, flood control, hurricane protection, tidal and storm protection, storm damage reduction, and drainage works in the Parish?
Yes
43.7%2,150 votes
NoDefeated
56.3%2,765 votes
By precinct in Plaquemines 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 2,522 votes cast at the polls in 16 precincts. The 2,393 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.
Results by precinct
4,915 votes cast; 33.6% of the 15,538 registered voters in the area turned out.
Shall the Parish of Plaquemines, State of Louisiana (the "Parish"), be authorized to levy a tax of one (1) mill on all the property subject to taxation in the Parish (the estimated amount reasonably expected to be collected from the levy of the tax for one entire year being $985,000) for a period of ten (10) years, beginning with the year 2021 and ending with the year 2030, for the purpose of acquiring, constructing, improving, maintaining and operating a mosquito abatement and control program in the Parish, directly or by contract, including the purchase, maintenance and operation of machinery and equipment necessary or useful in the eradication, abatement or control of mosquitos and other arthropods?
Yes
48.3%2,363 votes
NoDefeated
51.7%2,531 votes
By precinct in Plaquemines 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 2,506 votes cast at the polls in 16 precincts. The 2,388 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.
Results by precinct
4,894 votes cast; 33.6% of the 15,538 registered voters in the area turned out.
Parishwide Proposition (Recreation) (Millage)
PW Prop. (Recreation), 1 Mill - PC - 10 Yrs.
Passed: 41.8% voted yes and 58.2% voted no.
What the ballot said
Shall the Parish of Plaquemines, State of Louisiana (the "Parish"), be authorized to levy a tax of one (1) mill on all the property subject to taxation in the Parish (the estimated amount reasonably expected to be collected from the levy of the tax for one entire year being $985,000) for a period of ten (10) years, beginning with the year 2021 and ending with the year 2030, for the purpose of acquiring, constructing, improving, maintaining and operating parks, playgrounds, recreation centers and other recreational facilities and providing recreational programs in the Parish, together with the necessary furnishings, fixtures and equipment for the foregoing?
Yes
41.8%2,044 votes
NoDefeated
58.2%2,850 votes
By precinct in Plaquemines 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 2,512 votes cast at the polls in 16 precincts. The 2,382 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.
Results by precinct
4,894 votes cast; 33.6% of the 15,538 registered voters in the area turned out.
Constitutional amendments
Amendment 1
Allows out-of-state resident to serve on a public postsecondary education board of supervisors
Passed: 23.5% voted yes and 76.5% voted no.
This race covers 64 parishes; the results below are for all of them. In Plaquemines Parish: Yes 20.5%, No 79.5%.
What the ballot said
Do you support an amendment to allow the governor to appoint a person who resides out-of-state to serve as an at-large member of a public postsecondary education board of supervisors? (Amends Article VIII, Sections 6(B)(1), 7(B)(1), and 7.1(B)(1))
Yes
23.5%118,651 votes
NoDefeated
76.5%385,647 votes
By precinct in Plaquemines 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 2,509 votes cast at the polls in 16 precincts. The 2,419 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.
Results by precinct
504,298 votes cast; 15.7% of the 3,368,082 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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20% to 30%
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Early and absentee voters are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't included here.