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 Tuesday, November 8, 2022, including statewide races. Official results from the Louisiana Secretary of State. Each race has a map by precinct.
Robert Bertrand (Republican) won with 65.8% of the vote.
Robert Bertrand RepublicanElected
65.8%1,146 votes
Miki Royer IndependentDefeated
34.2%595 votes
By precinct in Bossier Parish
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Who got the most votes in each precinct, and their share
Under 50%
50 to 60%
Over 60%
Robert Bertrand
Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 1,207 votes cast at the polls in 6 precincts. The 534 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.
Results by precinct
1,741 votes cast; 39.3% of the 5,113 registered voters in the area turned out.
Member of School Board, District 12
Erick Falting (Republican) won with 78.1% of the vote.
Erick Falting RepublicanElected
78.1%2,322 votes
Zandra Ashley DemocratDefeated
21.9%650 votes
By precinct in Bossier Parish
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Who got the most votes in each precinct, and their share
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50 to 60%
Over 60%
Erick Falting
Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 2,145 votes cast at the polls in 7 precincts. The 827 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.
Results by precinct
2,972 votes cast; 47.5% of the 6,914 registered voters in the area turned out.
Cities, towns, and villages
City of Shreveport
Mayor, City of Shreveport
No one got a majority, so "Tom" Arceneaux (Republican) and Gregory Tarver (Democrat) went to a runoff.
This race covers 2 parishes; the results below are for all of them. In Bossier Parish: "Tom" Arceneaux 32.3%, Gregory Tarver 9.9%, Mario C. Chavez 27.4%, Adrian Perkins 16.1%.
"Tom" Arceneaux RepublicanIn runoff
28.5%14,709 votes
Gregory Tarver DemocratIn runoff
23.6%12,202 votes
Mario C. Chavez No partyDefeated
18.3%9,458 votes
Adrian Perkins DemocratDefeated
17.6%9,090 votes
6 other candidates: 12.0% together
LeVette Fuller Democrat
9.7%
5,029
Tracy Mendels Democrat
0.7%
379
Darryl R. Ware II Democrat
0.6%
298
Lauren Ray Anderson Libertarian
0.5%
233
Melvin G. "E." Slack, Jr. Republican
0.3%
147
"Julius" Romano Independent
0.3%
132
By precinct in Bossier Parish
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Who got the most votes in each precinct, and their share
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50 to 60%
Over 60%
"Tom" Arceneaux
Mario C. Chavez
Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 164 votes cast at the polls in 4 precincts. The 59 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.
Results by precinct
51,677 votes cast; 42.9% of the 122,056 registered voters in the area turned out.
No one got a majority, so Gary Brooks (Democrat) and Mavice Hughes Thigpen (Democrat) went to a runoff.
This race covers 2 parishes; the results below are for all of them. In Bossier Parish: Gary Brooks 24.5%, Mavice Hughes Thigpen 24.5%, James Carstensen 43.4%, Craig B. Lee 7.5%.
Gary Brooks DemocratIn runoff
40.0%2,248 votes
Mavice Hughes Thigpen DemocratIn runoff
25.7%1,444 votes
James Carstensen RepublicanDefeated
24.8%1,396 votes
Craig B. Lee IndependentDefeated
9.5%534 votes
By precinct in Bossier Parish
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Who got the most votes in each precinct, and their share
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James Carstensen
Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 43 votes cast at the polls in 1 precinct. 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
5,622 votes cast; 34.7% of the 17,335 registered voters in the area turned out.
"Jim" Taliaferro (Republican) won with 69.2% of the vote.
This race covers 2 parishes; the results below are for all of them. In Bossier Parish: "Jim" Taliaferro 50.6%, Rebecca Thomas 41.6%, Joseph H. Carstensen 7.8%.
"Jim" Taliaferro RepublicanElected
69.2%6,219 votes
Rebecca Thomas DemocratDefeated
25.1%2,259 votes
Joseph H. Carstensen IndependentDefeated
5.7%514 votes
By precinct in Bossier Parish
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Who got the most votes in each precinct, and their share
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50 to 60%
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"Jim" Taliaferro
Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 111 votes cast at the polls in 3 precincts. The 43 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.
Results by precinct
8,992 votes cast; 50.0% of the 19,183 registered voters in the area turned out.
John Kennedy (Republican) won with 61.6% of the vote.
This race covers 64 parishes; the results below are for all of them. In Bossier Parish: John Kennedy 74.3%, Gary Chambers, Jr. 11.7%, "Luke" Mixon 8.6%, Syrita Steib 1.2%.
John Kennedy RepublicanElected
61.6%851,568 votes
Gary Chambers, Jr. DemocratDefeated
17.9%246,933 votes
"Luke" Mixon DemocratDefeated
13.2%182,887 votes
Syrita Steib DemocratDefeated
2.3%31,568 votes
9 other candidates: 5.1% together
Devin Lance Graham Republican
1.8%
25,275
MV "Vinny" Mendoza Democrat
0.9%
11,910
Beryl A. Billiot No party
0.7%
9,378
Salvador P. Rodriguez Democrat
0.6%
7,767
Bradley McMorris Independent
0.4%
5,388
Aaron C. Sigler Libertarian
0.4%
4,865
"Xan" John Other party
0.2%
2,753
W. Thomas La Fontaine Olson No party
0.1%
1,676
Thomas Wenn Other party
0.1%
1,322
By precinct in Bossier Parish
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Who got the most votes in each precinct, and their share
Under 50%
50 to 60%
Over 60%
John Kennedy
Gary Chambers, Jr.
Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 23,474 votes cast at the polls in 73 precincts. The 8,707 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.
Results by precinct
1,383,290 votes cast; 46.7% of the 3,018,815 registered voters in the area turned out.
Propositions, taxes, and recalls
South Bossier Parish Fire District No. 2 Proposition (Millage)
South Bossier Parish Fire District No. 2, 3.50 Mills - BOC - 15 Yrs.
Passed: 59.2% voted yes and 40.8% voted no.
What the ballot said
Shall South Bossier Parish Fire District No. 2 of the Parish of Bossier, State of Louisiana (the "District"), be authorized to levy and collect a special tax of three and fifty hundredths (3.50) mills on all property subject to taxation in the District (an estimated $398,400 reasonably expected at this time to be collected from the levy of the tax for an entire year), for a period of fifteen (15) years, beginning with the year 2023 and ending with the year 2037, for the purpose of acquiring, constructing, improving, maintaining or operating fire protection and emergency medical service facilities, vehicles and equipment, including both movable and immovable property, that are to be used to provide fire protection and medical service in the District, including paying the cost of obtaining water for fire protection purposes and salaries of firemen, and all purposes incidental thereto?
YesApproved
59.2%1,189 votes
No
40.8%819 votes
By precinct in Bossier Parish
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Which side won each precinct, and by how much
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55 to 65%
Over 65%
Yes
No
Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 1,515 votes cast at the polls in 12 precincts. The 493 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.
Results by precinct
2,008 votes cast; 46.1% of the 4,698 registered voters in the area turned out.
Constitutional amendments
Amendment 1
Modifies the maximum amount of monies in certain state funds that may be invested in equities
Passed: 35.9% voted yes and 64.1% voted no.
This race covers 64 parishes; the results below are for all of them. In Bossier Parish: Yes 36.6%, No 63.4%.
What the ballot said
Do you support an amendment to increase to 65% the cap on the amount of monies in certain state funds that may be invested in stocks? (Amends Article VII, Sections 10.1(B), 10.8(B), 10.11(D), and 14(B))
Yes
35.9%475,019 votes
NoDefeated
64.1%848,366 votes
By precinct in Bossier Parish
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Which side won each precinct, and by how much
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55 to 65%
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Yes
No
Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 22,365 votes cast at the polls in 73 precincts. The 8,452 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.
Results by precinct
1,323,385 votes cast; 46.7% of the 3,018,815 registered voters in the area turned out.
Amendment 2
Expands property tax exemptions for homestead exemption property for veterans with disabilities
Passed: 72.9% voted yes and 27.1% voted no.
This race covers 64 parishes; the results below are for all of them. In Bossier Parish: Yes 76.4%, No 23.6%.
What the ballot said
Do you support an amendment to expand certain property tax exemptions for property on which the homestead exemption is claimed for certain veterans with disabilities? (Amends Article VII, Section 21(K))
YesApproved
72.9%973,937 votes
No
27.1%361,378 votes
By precinct in Bossier Parish
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Which side won each precinct, and by how much
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Yes
No
Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 22,679 votes cast at the polls in 73 precincts. The 8,564 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.
Results by precinct
1,335,315 votes cast; 46.7% of the 3,018,815 registered voters in the area turned out.
Amendment 3
Allows classified civil service employees to support election of family members to public office
Passed: 32.8% voted yes and 67.2% voted no.
This race covers 64 parishes; the results below are for all of them. In Bossier Parish: Yes 37.1%, No 62.9%.
What the ballot said
Do you support an amendment to allow classified civil service employees to support the election to public office of members of their own families? (Amends Article X, Sections 9 and 20)
Yes
32.8%434,549 votes
NoDefeated
67.2%890,055 votes
By precinct in Bossier Parish
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Which side won each precinct, and by how much
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55 to 65%
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Yes
No
Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 22,415 votes cast at the polls in 73 precincts. The 8,512 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.
Results by precinct
1,324,604 votes cast; 46.7% of the 3,018,815 registered voters in the area turned out.
Amendment 4
Authorizes a political subdivision to waive charges for water under certain circumstances
Passed: 75.0% voted yes and 25.0% voted no.
This race covers 64 parishes; the results below are for all of them. In Bossier Parish: Yes 78.4%, No 21.6%.
What the ballot said
Do you support an amendment to allow local governments to waive water charges that are the result of damage to the water system not caused by the customer? (Amends Article VII, Section 14(B))
YesApproved
75.0%994,361 votes
No
25.0%332,306 votes
By precinct in Bossier 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 22,558 votes cast at the polls in 73 precincts. The 8,534 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.
Results by precinct
1,326,667 votes cast; 46.7% of the 3,018,815 registered voters in the area turned out.
Amendment 5
Provides relative to property tax millage rate adjustments and maximum authorized millage rates
Passed: 42.8% voted yes and 57.2% voted no.
This race covers 64 parishes; the results below are for all of them. In Bossier Parish: Yes 43.7%, No 56.3%.
What the ballot said
Do you support an amendment to allow the levying of a lower millage rate by a local taxing authority while maintaining the authority's ability to adjust to the current authorized millage rate? (Amend Article VII, Section 23(C))
Yes
42.8%554,257 votes
NoDefeated
57.2%740,006 votes
By precinct in Bossier Parish
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Which side won each precinct, and by how much
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Yes
No
A tie
Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 21,837 votes cast at the polls in 73 precincts. The 8,342 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.
Results by precinct
1,294,263 votes cast; 46.7% of the 3,018,815 registered voters in the area turned out.
Amendment 6
Limits the increase in assessed value of certain property following reappraisal in Orleans Parish
Passed: 49.7% voted yes and 50.3% voted no.
This race covers 64 parishes; the results below are for all of them. In Bossier Parish: Yes 46.2%, No 53.8%.
What the ballot said
Do you support an amendment to limit the amount of an increase in the assessed value of residential property subject to the homestead exemption in Orleans Parish following reappraisal at ten percent of the property's assessed value in the previous year? (January 1, 2023) (Amends Article VII, Section 18(F)(2)(a)(introductory paragraph) and Adds Article VII, Section 18(F)(3))
Yes
49.7%636,105 votes
NoDefeated
50.3%643,076 votes
By precinct in Bossier Parish
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Which side won each precinct, and by how much
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55 to 65%
Over 65%
Yes
No
A tie
Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 21,433 votes cast at the polls in 73 precincts. The 8,160 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.
Results by precinct
1,279,181 votes cast; 46.7% of the 3,018,815 registered voters in the area turned out.
Amendment 7
Provides relative to the prohibition of involuntary servitude and administration of criminal justice
Passed: 39.2% voted yes and 60.8% voted no.
This race covers 64 parishes; the results below are for all of them. In Bossier Parish: Yes 43.7%, No 56.3%.
What the ballot said
Do you support an amendment to prohibit the use of involuntary servitude except as it applies to the otherwise lawful administration of criminal justice? (Amends Article I, Section 3)
Yes
39.2%508,852 votes
NoDefeated
60.8%790,787 votes
By precinct in Bossier Parish
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Which side won each precinct, and by how much
Under 55%
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Yes
No
A tie
Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 21,879 votes cast at the polls in 73 precincts. The 8,341 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.
Results by precinct
1,299,639 votes cast; 46.7% of the 3,018,815 registered voters in the area turned out.
Amendment 8
Removes requirement of annual certification of income for certain eligible disabled homeowners
Passed: 54.7% voted yes and 45.3% voted no.
This race covers 64 parishes; the results below are for all of them. In Bossier Parish: Yes 57.7%, No 42.3%.
What the ballot said
Do you support an amendment to remove the requirement that homeowners who are permanently totally disabled must annually re-certify their income to keep their special assessment level on their residences for property tax purposes? (Amends Article VII, Section 18(G)(1)(a)(iv))
YesApproved
54.7%717,702 votes
No
45.3%593,863 votes
By precinct in Bossier 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 22,182 votes cast at the polls in 73 precincts. The 8,452 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.
Results by precinct
1,311,565 votes cast; 46.7% of the 3,018,815 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 25%
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55% to 65%
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