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What's on the ballot and key dates

On the ballot: U.S. Senate, U.S. House, and proposed constitutional amendments, plus local races in some areas.

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Bienville Parish

Local election results for Saturday, April 29, 2023. Official results from the Louisiana Secretary of State. Each race has a map by precinct.

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Propositions, taxes, and recalls

Parishwide Proposition (Sales Tax Renewal)

Parishwide Proposition, 1% S&U Tax Renewal - PJ - 10 Yrs.

Passed: 87.8% voted yes and 12.2% voted no.

What the ballot said

Shall the Parish of Bienville, State of Louisiana (the "Parish"), be authorized to continue to levy and collect a tax of one percent (1%) (the "Tax") in accordance with Louisiana law, upon the sale at retail, the use, the lease or rental, the consumption and the storage for use or consumption, of tangible personal property and on sales of services in the Parish (an estimated $3,100,000 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 July 1, 2024 and ending June 30, 2034, with the proceeds of the Tax (after paying the expenses of collecting and administering the Tax), to be dedicated and used as follows: First: to provide for collection and disposal of solid waste within and for the Parish, including payment of contracts providing therefor and acquiring, constructing, improving, maintaining and operating equipment and facilities necessary therefor; and Second: with remaining proceeds to be used for constructing, improving and maintaining public roads and bridges in the Parish (but no proceeds used for salaries)?

  • YesApproved

    87.8% 895 votes

  • No

    12.2% 124 votes

By precinct in Bienville 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 634 votes cast at the polls in 35 precincts. The 385 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

1,019 votes cast; 11.6% of the 8,815 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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Early and absentee voters are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't included here.