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, April 24, 2021, including statewide races. Official results from the Louisiana Secretary of State. Each race has a map by precinct.
Troy A. Carter (Democrat) won with 55.2% of the vote.
This race covers 10 parishes; the results below are for all of them. In St. James Parish: Troy A. Carter 66.2%, Karen Carter Peterson 33.8%.
Troy A. Carter DemocratElected
55.2%48,513 votes
Karen Carter Peterson DemocratDefeated
44.8%39,297 votes
By precinct in St. James 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%
Troy A. Carter
Karen Carter Peterson
Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 2,262 votes cast at the polls in 30 precincts. The 1,296 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.
Results by precinct
87,810 votes cast; 16.8% of the 528,638 registered voters in the area turned out.
Propositions, taxes, and recalls
Parishwide Consolidated School District Proposition No. 1 of 2 (Bonds)
PW Consolidated School District Prop. No. 1 of 2, $64M Bond - SB - 25 Yrs.
Passed: 71.5% voted yes and 28.5% voted no.
What the ballot said
Shall the Consolidated School District of the Parish of St. James, State of Louisiana (the "District"), incur debt and issue bonds to the amount of not exceeding $64,000,000, in one or more series, to run not exceeding 25 years from date thereof, with interest not exceeding 6% per annum, for the purpose of refunding all or a portion of the outstanding General Obligation Bonds of the District, said bonds having been issued for the purpose of acquiring and/or improving lands for building sites and playgrounds, including construction of necessary sidewalks, parking lots, and streets adjacent thereto; purchasing, constructing and/or improving school buildings and/or athletic and other school related facilities within and for the District and acquiring the necessary equipment and furnishings therefor; which bonds will be general obligations of the District payable from ad valorem taxes to be levied and collected as provided by Article VI, Section 33 of the Constitution of the State of Louisiana of 1974 and statutory authority supplemental thereto, with an estimated millage rate to be levied in the first year of 6.6 mills, being a decrease of 3.4 mills over the amount currently being levied to pay General Obligation Bonds of the District?
YesApproved
71.5%2,467 votes
No
28.5%985 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 2,188 votes cast at the polls in 30 precincts. The 1,264 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.
Results by precinct
3,452 votes cast; 24.0% of the 15,704 registered voters in the area turned out.
Parishwide Consolidated School District Proposition No. 2 of 2 (Millage)
PW Consolidated School District Prop. No. 2 of 2, 3.40 Mills - SB - 10 Yrs.
Passed: 67.6% voted yes and 32.4% voted no.
What the ballot said
Shall the Consolidated School District of the Parish of St. James, State of Louisiana (the "District"), be authorized to levy a special tax of three and four tenths (3.40) mills on all property subject to taxation in the District (an estimated $1,750,000.00 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, commencing with the year 2021 and ending in the year 2030, for the purpose of giving additional support to the public schools in the District?
YesApproved
67.6%2,329 votes
No
32.4%1,117 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 2,185 votes cast at the polls in 30 precincts. The 1,261 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.
Results by precinct
3,446 votes cast; 24.0% of the 15,704 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
15% to 20%
20% to 25%
25% to 30%
30% to 35%
35% to 40%
Early and absentee voters are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't included here.