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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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Lafourche 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

Myron Wright (No party) won with 72.0% of the vote.

  • Myron Wright No partyElected

    72.0% 1,620 votes

  • Cheryl "Chuck" Thomas DemocratDefeated

    28.0% 630 votes

By precinct in Lafourche Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
Myron Wright
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 1,576 votes cast at the polls in 12 precincts. The 674 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

2,250 votes cast; 43.4% of the 5,599 registered voters in the area turned out.

Member of School Board, District 4

Marian B. Fertitta (Republican) won with 51.4% of the vote.

  • Marian B. Fertitta RepublicanElected

    51.4% 2,018 votes

  • Shannah Ellender-Yuratich RepublicanDefeated

    32.7% 1,284 votes

  • Brett Smith IndependentDefeated

    15.9% 623 votes

By precinct in Lafourche Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
Marian B. Fertitta
Shannah Ellender-Yuratich
Brett Smith
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 2,720 votes cast at the polls in 11 precincts. The 1,205 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

3,925 votes cast; 60.4% of the 6,835 registered voters in the area turned out.

Member of School Board, District 5

Clyde "Joey" Duplantis III (Republican) won with 88.2% of the vote.

  • Clyde "Joey" Duplantis III RepublicanElected

    88.2% 2,387 votes

  • Guy Campbell, Sr. DemocratDefeated

    11.8% 320 votes

By precinct in Lafourche Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
Clyde "Joey" Duplantis III
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 2,205 votes cast at the polls in 5 precincts. The 502 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

2,707 votes cast; 44.7% of the 6,297 registered voters in the area turned out.

Member of School Board, District 7

Jamie Marlbrough (Republican) won with 54.7% of the vote.

  • Jamie Marlbrough RepublicanElected

    54.7% 1,898 votes

  • Claude Richardel No partyDefeated

    45.3% 1,570 votes

By precinct in Lafourche Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
Jamie Marlbrough
Claude Richardel
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 2,580 votes cast at the polls in 9 precincts. The 888 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

3,468 votes cast; 55.9% of the 6,415 registered voters in the area turned out.

Member of School Board, District 9

Buffylynn Charpentier (Republican) won with 81.3% of the vote.

  • Buffylynn Charpentier RepublicanElected

    81.3% 2,077 votes

  • Allie Melancon Bellanger IndependentDefeated

    18.7% 478 votes

By precinct in Lafourche Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
Buffylynn Charpentier
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 1,785 votes cast at the polls in 8 precincts. The 770 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

2,555 votes cast; 43.5% of the 6,094 registered voters in the area turned out.

Cities, towns, and villages

City of Thibodaux

Mayor, City of Thibodaux

Kevin Clement (Republican) won with 65.5% of the vote.

  • Kevin Clement RepublicanElected

    65.5% 3,318 votes

  • "Sandy" Holloway RepublicanDefeated

    34.5% 1,745 votes

By precinct in Lafourche Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
Kevin Clement
"Sandy" Holloway
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 3,233 votes cast at the polls in 16 precincts. The 1,830 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

5,063 votes cast; 57.1% of the 9,183 registered voters in the area turned out.

Councilman, District C, City of Thibodaux

Varick Taylor (No party) won with 57.2% of the vote.

  • Varick Taylor No partyElected

    57.2% 721 votes

  • Constance Thompson Johnson DemocratDefeated

    42.8% 539 votes

By precinct in Lafourche Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
Varick Taylor
Constance Thompson Johnson
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 837 votes cast at the polls in 7 precincts. The 423 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

1,260 votes cast; 45.8% of the 2,875 registered voters in the area turned out.

Town of Lockport

Mayor, Town of Lockport

Barry Plaisance (Republican) won with 57.7% of the vote.

  • Barry Plaisance RepublicanElected

    57.7% 515 votes

  • Edward "Ed" Reinhardt RepublicanDefeated

    26.2% 234 votes

  • Gary Acosta IndependentDefeated

    10.3% 92 votes

  • Ernest Boudreaux RepublicanDefeated

    5.8% 52 votes

By precinct in Lafourche Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
Barry Plaisance
Edward "Ed" Reinhardt
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 650 votes cast at the polls in 3 precincts. The 243 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

893 votes cast; 57.3% of the 1,574 registered voters in the area turned out.

Courts and judges

Judge, Court of Appeal, 1st Circuit, 1st Dist., Division D

Steven Miller (Republican) won with 61.5% of the vote.

This race covers 8 parishes; the results below are for all of them. In Lafourche Parish: Steven Miller 72.6%, Tanner Magee 27.4%.

  • Steven Miller RepublicanElected

    61.5% 84,299 votes

  • Tanner Magee RepublicanDefeated

    38.5% 52,727 votes

By precinct in Lafourche Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
Steven Miller
Tanner Magee
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 20,807 votes cast at the polls in 70 precincts. The 7,765 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

137,026 votes cast; 50.4% of the 307,707 registered voters in the area turned out.

Results by parish
ParishSteven MillerTanner MageeTurnout
Ascension Parish59.3%21,59240.7%14,84549.4%
Assumption Parish72.9%4,86727.1%1,80853.2%
Iberville Parish75.6%7,71524.4%2,49459.7%
Lafourche Parish72.6%20,74627.4%7,82651.3%
Pointe Coupee Parish71.3%6,04828.7%2,43065.0%
St. Mary Parish61.2%7,49538.8%4,75445.7%
Terrebonne Parish39.8%10,20260.2%15,44543.9%
West Baton Rouge Parish64.3%5,63435.7%3,12558.0%

District Judge, 17th Judicial District Court, Division A

Rebecca Robichaux (Republican) won with 59.7% of the vote.

  • Rebecca Robichaux RepublicanElected

    59.7% 17,325 votes

  • Heather M. Hendrix RepublicanDefeated

    40.3% 11,680 votes

By precinct in Lafourche Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
Rebecca Robichaux
Heather M. Hendrix
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 21,175 votes cast at the polls in 70 precincts. The 7,830 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

29,005 votes cast; 51.3% of the 59,761 registered voters in the area turned out.

Statewide and federal races in Lafourche 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 Lafourche Parish: John Kennedy 79.6%, Gary Chambers, Jr. 6.7%, "Luke" Mixon 7.5%, Syrita Steib 1.1%.

  • 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 Lafourche 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 22,096 votes cast at the polls in 70 precincts. The 8,081 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, 1st Congressional District

Steve Scalise (Republican) won with 72.8% of the vote.

This race covers 8 parishes; the results below are for all of them. In Lafourche Parish: Steve Scalise 89.3%, Katie Darling 8.9%, Howard Kearney 1.8%.

  • Steve Scalise RepublicanElected

    72.8% 177,670 votes

  • Katie Darling DemocratDefeated

    25.2% 61,467 votes

  • Howard Kearney LibertarianDefeated

    2.0% 4,907 votes

By precinct in Lafourche Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
Steve Scalise
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 9,474 votes cast at the polls in 30 precincts. The 3,371 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

244,044 votes cast; 48.7% of the 512,001 registered voters in the area turned out.

U.S. Representative, 6th Congressional District

Garret Graves (Republican) won with 80.4% of the vote.

This race covers 12 parishes; the results below are for all of them. In Lafourche Parish: Garret Graves 83.3%, Rufus Holt Craig, Jr. 9.4%, Brian Belzer 7.3%.

  • Garret Graves RepublicanElected

    80.4% 189,684 votes

  • Rufus Holt Craig, Jr. LibertarianDefeated

    13.0% 30,709 votes

  • Brian Belzer RepublicanDefeated

    6.6% 15,535 votes

By precinct in Lafourche Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
Garret Graves
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 11,962 votes cast at the polls in 40 precincts. The 4,568 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

235,928 votes cast; 50.8% of the 492,753 registered voters in the area turned out.

Propositions, taxes, and recalls

Parishwide Proposition (Millage Rededication)

Parishwide Proposition, 2 Mills Rededication - PC

Passed: 60.6% voted yes and 39.4% voted no.

What the ballot said

Shall the Parish of Lafourche, State of Louisiana (the "Parish"), rededicate the two (2) mill ad valorem tax approved at an election held on December 10, 2016 (the "Tax") (an estimated $1,940,000 reasonably expected at this time to be collected from the levy of the tax for an entire year), through the year 2027 for the purpose of providing funding for senior citizens' programs and services administered by the Lafourche Council on Aging, Inc./Area Agency on Aging (the "Agency"), including administrative costs incurred in connection therewith, such that the revenues of the Tax heretofore and hereafter collected may also be used for acquiring, constructing, improving and maintaining buildings and facilities for use by the Agency?

  • YesApproved

    60.6% 16,932 votes

  • No

    39.4% 11,031 votes

By precinct in Lafourche 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 20,116 votes cast at the polls in 70 precincts. The 7,847 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

27,963 votes cast; 51.3% of the 59,761 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 Lafourche Parish: Yes 40.1%, No 59.9%.

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 Lafourche 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 20,904 votes cast at the polls in 70 precincts. The 7,888 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 Lafourche Parish: Yes 77.0%, No 23.0%.

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 Lafourche 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 21,090 votes cast at the polls in 70 precincts. The 7,953 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 Lafourche Parish: Yes 34.2%, No 65.8%.

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 Lafourche 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 20,875 votes cast at the polls in 70 precincts. The 7,926 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 Lafourche Parish: Yes 75.5%, No 24.5%.

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 Lafourche 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 20,937 votes cast at the polls in 70 precincts. The 7,878 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 Lafourche Parish: Yes 40.6%, No 59.4%.

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 Lafourche 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 20,475 votes cast at the polls in 70 precincts. The 7,812 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 Lafourche Parish: Yes 49.1%, No 50.9%.

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 Lafourche 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 20,089 votes cast at the polls in 70 precincts. The 7,711 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 Lafourche Parish: Yes 42.9%, No 57.1%.

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 Lafourche 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 20,514 votes cast at the polls in 70 precincts. The 7,783 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 Lafourche Parish: Yes 50.7%, No 49.3%.

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 Lafourche 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 20,560 votes cast at the polls in 70 precincts. The 7,914 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

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