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Richland 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

No one got a majority, so Linda Jones (Republican) and "Joe" May (Independent) went to a runoff.

  • Linda Jones RepublicanIn runoff

    48.3% 399 votes

  • "Joe" May IndependentIn runoff

    29.9% 247 votes

  • "Billy" Calvert No partyDefeated

    21.8% 180 votes

By precinct in Richland Parish

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

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

Shows the 618 votes cast at the polls in 2 precincts. The 208 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

826 votes cast; 56.4% of the 1,583 registered voters in the area turned out.

Member of School Board, District 2

William Cleveland (Democrat) won with 56.1% of the vote.

  • William Cleveland DemocratElected

    56.1% 421 votes

  • Eugene Young, Jr. DemocratDefeated

    43.9% 329 votes

By precinct in Richland Parish

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

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

Shows the 528 votes cast at the polls in 2 precincts. The 222 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

750 votes cast; 52.2% of the 1,629 registered voters in the area turned out.

Member of School Board, District 3

Reed Trisler (Republican) won with 54.8% of the vote.

  • Reed Trisler RepublicanElected

    54.8% 297 votes

  • Sharon Buie Jones No partyDefeated

    45.2% 245 votes

By precinct in Richland Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
Reed Trisler
Sharon Buie Jones
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 310 votes cast at the polls in 2 precincts. The 232 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

542 votes cast; 37.4% of the 1,526 registered voters in the area turned out.

Member of School Board, District 6

Marie Lewis (Democrat) won with 59.5% of the vote.

  • Marie Lewis DemocratElected

    59.5% 251 votes

  • Deanna Hubbard IndependentDefeated

    40.5% 171 votes

By precinct in Richland Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
Marie Lewis
Deanna Hubbard
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 252 votes cast at the polls in 2 precincts. The 170 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

422 votes cast; 32.3% of the 1,454 registered voters in the area turned out.

Cities, towns, and villages

Town of Delhi

Mayor, Town of Delhi

No one got a majority, so Jesse Washington (Democrat) and J. Lynn Lewis (Democrat) went to a runoff.

  • Jesse Washington DemocratIn runoff

    36.3% 436 votes

  • J. Lynn Lewis DemocratIn runoff

    24.1% 290 votes

  • Lennon Whitney, Sr. DemocratDefeated

    19.7% 237 votes

  • "Bob" Benson No partyDefeated

    15.0% 180 votes

  • Linda Rancher DemocratDefeated

    4.9% 59 votes

By precinct in Richland Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
Jesse Washington
J. Lynn Lewis
  • Another candidate, or a tie
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 893 votes cast at the polls in 4 precincts. The 309 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

1,202 votes cast; 56.5% of the 2,169 registered voters in the area turned out.

Chief of Police, Town of Delhi

Roy Williams (Democrat) won with 57.2% of the vote.

  • Roy Williams DemocratElected

    57.2% 657 votes

  • Johnny Cleveland DemocratDefeated

    42.8% 491 votes

By precinct in Richland Parish

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

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

Shows the 844 votes cast at the polls in 4 precincts. The 304 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

1,148 votes cast; 56.5% of the 2,169 registered voters in the area turned out.

Alderman, District B, Town of Delhi

No one got a majority, so Bernard McDowell (Democrat) and Larry R. Houston (No party) went to a runoff.

  • Bernard McDowell DemocratIn runoff

    49.2% 131 votes

  • Larry R. Houston No partyIn runoff

    28.9% 77 votes

  • Carlos Harris No partyDefeated

    21.8% 58 votes

By precinct in Richland Parish

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

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

Shows the 196 votes cast at the polls in 3 precincts. The 70 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

266 votes cast; 56.8% of the 479 registered voters in the area turned out.

Alderman, District D, Town of Delhi

No one got a majority, so "Nick" Burgess (Independent) and Lois Gray (Independent) went to a runoff.

  • "Nick" Burgess IndependentIn runoff

    46.1% 89 votes

  • Lois Gray IndependentIn runoff

    22.3% 43 votes

  • Donald Morrison DemocratDefeated

    20.2% 39 votes

  • Todd Spinks DemocratDefeated

    11.4% 22 votes

By precinct in Richland Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
"Nick" Burgess
Donald Morrison
  • Another candidate, or a tie
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 150 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.

193 votes cast; 53.1% of the 405 registered voters in the area turned out.

Alderman, District E, Town of Delhi

"Bill" McKinney (Republican) won with 50.2% of the vote.

  • "Bill" McKinney RepublicanElected

    50.2% 118 votes

  • Ellen Oliver RepublicanDefeated

    49.8% 117 votes

By precinct in Richland Parish

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

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

Shows the 181 votes cast at the polls in 1 precinct. The 54 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

235 votes cast; 64.6% of the 398 registered voters in the area turned out.

Town of Mangham

Aldermen, Town of Mangham

Lenette Romero (Independent), Courtney Brunson (Republican), Brandy Dannehl (Republican), Pamela Vaughn (Democrat), and Charlotte Boone (No party) won.

  • Lenette Romero IndependentElected

    18.8% 94 votes

  • Courtney Brunson RepublicanElected

    17.0% 85 votes

  • Brandy Dannehl RepublicanElected

    16.6% 83 votes

  • Pamela Vaughn DemocratElected

    16.6% 83 votes

  • Charlotte Boone No partyElected

    11.4% 57 votes

2 other candidates: 19.6% together
Andrea Ramsey Democrat10.2%51
Cade Bonvillian Independent9.4%47

By precinct in Richland Parish

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

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

Shows the 404 votes cast at the polls in 1 precinct. The 96 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

500 votes cast; 40.6% of the 411 registered voters in the area turned out.

Statewide and federal races in Richland 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 Richland Parish: John Kennedy 71.0%, Gary Chambers, Jr. 13.9%, "Luke" Mixon 8.4%, Syrita Steib 1.0%.

  • 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 Richland 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 4,763 votes cast at the polls in 23 precincts. The 1,956 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 Richland Parish: Julia Letlow 75.9%, Oscar "Omar" Dantzler 12.0%, Walter Earl Huff 8.9%, Allen Guillory 2.1%.

  • 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 Richland 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 4,630 votes cast at the polls in 23 precincts. The 1,933 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

Ward One Rural Fire District Proposition (Renewal)

Ward One Rural Fire District, 6.55 Mills Renewal - BOC - 10 Yrs.

Passed: 67.1% voted yes and 32.9% voted no.

What the ballot said

Shall the Ward One Rural Fire District of the Parish of Richland, State of Louisiana (the "District"), renew the levy and collection of a special tax of six and fifty-five hundredths (6.55) mills authorized to be levied through the year 2022 pursuant to an election held on November 6, 2012 (an estimated $713,568.64 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, beginning with the year 2023 to and including the year 2032, for the purpose of acquiring, constructing, maintaining, and operating fire protection facilities and equipment in and for the District, including paying the cost of obtaining water for fire protection purposes and salaries of firemen, and all purposes incidental thereto?

  • YesApproved

    67.1% 521 votes

  • No

    32.9% 256 votes

By precinct in Richland 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 615 votes cast at the polls in 7 precincts. The 162 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

777 votes cast; 53.2% of the 1,604 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 Richland Parish: Yes 27.2%, No 72.8%.

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 Richland 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 4,437 votes cast at the polls in 23 precincts. The 1,877 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 Richland Parish: Yes 66.2%, No 33.8%.

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 Richland 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 4,472 votes cast at the polls in 23 precincts. The 1,881 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 Richland Parish: Yes 37.0%, No 63.0%.

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 Richland 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 4,421 votes cast at the polls in 23 precincts. The 1,882 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 Richland Parish: Yes 67.2%, No 32.8%.

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 Richland 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 4,433 votes cast at the polls in 23 precincts. The 1,876 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 Richland Parish: Yes 36.1%, No 63.9%.

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 Richland 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 4,360 votes cast at the polls in 23 precincts. The 1,845 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 Richland Parish: Yes 32.8%, No 67.2%.

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 Richland 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 4,280 votes cast at the polls in 23 precincts. The 1,833 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 Richland Parish: Yes 33.3%, No 66.7%.

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 Richland 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 4,370 votes cast at the polls in 23 precincts. The 1,853 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 Richland Parish: Yes 47.6%, No 52.4%.

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 Richland 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 4,384 votes cast at the polls in 23 precincts. The 1,875 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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