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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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Franklin Parish

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.

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School board

Member of School Board, District 1

"Eddie Ray" Bryan (Democrat) won with 61.4% of the vote.

  • "Eddie Ray" Bryan DemocratElected

    61.4% 618 votes

  • John Williams, Jr. RepublicanDefeated

    38.6% 388 votes

By precinct in Franklin Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
"Eddie Ray" Bryan
John Williams, Jr.
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 701 votes cast at the polls in 6 precincts. The 305 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

1,006 votes cast; 51.7% of the 2,033 registered voters in the area turned out.

Member of School Board, District 6

"Matt" Stephens (Republican) won with 50.5% of the vote.

  • "Matt" Stephens RepublicanElected

    50.5% 554 votes

  • Tim W. Eubanks No partyDefeated

    29.4% 323 votes

  • Justin D. Lord IndependentDefeated

    20.1% 220 votes

By precinct in Franklin Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
"Matt" Stephens
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 666 votes cast at the polls in 4 precincts. The 431 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

1,097 votes cast; 57.1% of the 2,004 registered voters in the area turned out.

Member of School Board, District 7

No one got a majority, so Laquetta Clay Barnes (Democrat) and Ron Christmon II (Independent) went to a runoff.

  • Laquetta Clay Barnes DemocratIn runoff

    48.5% 244 votes

  • Ron Christmon II IndependentIn runoff

    21.9% 110 votes

  • Mia Dunn No partyDefeated

    17.3% 87 votes

  • Glen P. Watkins DemocratDefeated

    12.3% 62 votes

By precinct in Franklin Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
Laquetta Clay Barnes
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 342 votes cast at the polls in 3 precincts. The 161 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

503 votes cast; 34.0% of the 1,660 registered voters in the area turned out.

Cities, towns, and villages

Village of Baskin

Mayor, Village of Baskin

George Layton Curtis (Republican) won with 89.7% of the vote.

  • George Layton Curtis RepublicanElected

    89.7% 87 votes

  • Danny Barber No partyDefeated

    10.3% 10 votes

By precinct in Franklin Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
George Layton Curtis
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 53 votes cast at the polls in 1 precinct. The 44 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

97 votes cast; 61.3% of the 160 registered voters in the area turned out.

Chief of Police, Village of Baskin

Roger Dale Grayson, Jr. (Republican) won with 92.6% of the vote.

  • Roger Dale Grayson, Jr. RepublicanElected

    92.6% 88 votes

  • "Mike" Stephenson IndependentDefeated

    7.4% 7 votes

By precinct in Franklin Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
Roger Dale Grayson, Jr.
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 52 votes cast at the polls in 1 precinct. The 43 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

95 votes cast; 61.3% of the 160 registered voters in the area turned out.

Aldermen, Village of Baskin

Mark Troha (Republican), Cary E. Collier (Republican), and Zane Johnson (Republican) won.

  • Mark Troha RepublicanElected

    32.2% 67 votes

  • Cary E. Collier RepublicanElected

    31.3% 65 votes

  • Zane Johnson RepublicanElected

    26.0% 54 votes

  • Johnny "Red" Belton No partyDefeated

    10.6% 22 votes

By precinct in Franklin Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
Cary E. Collier
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 102 votes cast at the polls in 1 precinct. The 106 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

208 votes cast; 61.3% of the 160 registered voters in the area turned out.

Courts and judges

City Marshal, City Court, City of Winnsboro

Ronnie L. Temple (Republican) won with 54.1% of the vote.

  • Ronnie L. Temple RepublicanElected

    54.1% 1,158 votes

  • Bruce McCarthy DemocratDefeated

    45.9% 984 votes

By precinct in Franklin Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
Ronnie L. Temple
Bruce McCarthy
  • Another candidate, or a tie
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 1,240 votes cast at the polls in 15 precincts. The 902 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

2,142 votes cast; 39.0% of the 5,828 registered voters in the area turned out.

Justice of the Peace, Justice of the Peace District 8

Meghan Vallery (Republican) won with 50.7% of the vote.

  • Meghan Vallery RepublicanElected

    50.7% 175 votes

  • Dakota Mixon RepublicanDefeated

    49.3% 170 votes

By precinct in Franklin Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
Meghan Vallery
Dakota Mixon
  • Another candidate, or a tie
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 236 votes cast at the polls in 5 precincts. The 109 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

345 votes cast; 48.1% of the 824 registered voters in the area turned out.

Statewide and federal races in Franklin Parish

U.S. Senator

John Kennedy (Republican) won with 61.6% of the vote.

This race covers 64 parishes; the results below are for all of them. In Franklin Parish: John Kennedy 79.2%, Gary Chambers, Jr. 9.5%, "Luke" Mixon 7.4%, Syrita Steib 0.4%.

  • 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 Republican1.8%25,275
MV "Vinny" Mendoza Democrat0.9%11,910
Beryl A. Billiot No party0.7%9,378
Salvador P. Rodriguez Democrat0.6%7,767
Bradley McMorris Independent0.4%5,388
Aaron C. Sigler Libertarian0.4%4,865
"Xan" John Other party0.2%2,753
W. Thomas La Fontaine Olson No party0.1%1,676
Thomas Wenn Other party0.1%1,322

By precinct in Franklin 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 4,103 votes cast at the polls in 24 precincts. The 2,046 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

1,383,290 votes cast; 46.7% of the 3,018,815 registered voters in the area turned out.

U.S. Representative, 5th Congressional District

Julia Letlow (Republican) won with 67.6% of the vote.

This race covers 24 parishes; the results below are for all of them. In Franklin Parish: Julia Letlow 80.9%, Oscar "Omar" Dantzler 9.3%, Walter Earl Huff 6.3%, Allen Guillory 2.2%.

  • Julia Letlow RepublicanElected

    67.6% 151,080 votes

  • Oscar "Omar" Dantzler DemocratDefeated

    15.7% 35,149 votes

  • Walter Earl Huff DemocratDefeated

    8.7% 19,383 votes

  • Allen Guillory RepublicanDefeated

    5.4% 12,159 votes

  • Hunter Pullen RepublicanDefeated

    2.6% 5,782 votes

By precinct in Franklin Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
Julia Letlow
Oscar "Omar" Dantzler
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 4,004 votes cast at the polls in 24 precincts. The 2,033 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

223,553 votes cast; 47.7% of the 493,384 registered voters in the area turned out.

Propositions, taxes, and recalls

Parishwide Proposition (Millage Renewal)

Parishwide Proposition, 8.12 Mills Renewal - PJ - 5 Yrs.

Passed: 40.9% voted yes and 59.1% voted no.

What the ballot said

Shall the Parish of Franklin, State of Louisiana (the "Parish"), levy an eight and twelve hundredths (8.12) mills tax on all property subject to taxation in the Parish (an estimated $869,857 reasonably expected at this time to be collected from the levy of the tax for an entire year), for a period of five (5) years, beginning with the year 2023 and ending with the year 2027, for the purpose of maintaining, operating and purchasing Parish equipment?

  • Yes

    40.9% 2,337 votes

  • NoDefeated

    59.1% 3,381 votes

By precinct in Franklin 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 3,733 votes cast at the polls in 24 precincts. The 1,985 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

5,718 votes cast; 46.2% of the 13,491 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 Franklin Parish: Yes 24.1%, No 75.9%.

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 Franklin 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 3,766 votes cast at the polls in 24 precincts. The 1,975 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

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 Franklin Parish: Yes 61.4%, No 38.6%.

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 Franklin 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 3,802 votes cast at the polls in 24 precincts. The 1,989 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

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 Franklin Parish: Yes 31.9%, No 68.1%.

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 Franklin 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 3,752 votes cast at the polls in 24 precincts. The 1,976 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

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 Franklin Parish: Yes 60.8%, No 39.2%.

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 Franklin 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 3,768 votes cast at the polls in 24 precincts. The 1,978 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

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 Franklin Parish: Yes 34.5%, No 65.5%.

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 Franklin 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 3,690 votes cast at the polls in 24 precincts. The 1,947 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

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 Franklin Parish: Yes 30.2%, No 69.8%.

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 Franklin 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 3,638 votes cast at the polls in 24 precincts. The 1,933 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

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 Franklin Parish: Yes 34.8%, No 65.2%.

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 Franklin 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 3,696 votes cast at the polls in 24 precincts. The 1,938 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

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 Franklin Parish: Yes 46.5%, No 53.5%.

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 Franklin 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 3,712 votes cast at the polls in 24 precincts. The 1,968 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

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

  • 25% to 35%
  • 35% to 45%
  • 45% to 55%
  • 55% to 65%
  • 65% to 75%

Early and absentee voters are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't included here.