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Avoyelles Parish

Local election results for Saturday, October 14, 2023, including statewide races. Official results from the Louisiana Secretary of State. Each race has a map by precinct.

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Sheriff

David L. Dauzat (Republican) won with 56.1% of the vote.

  • David L. Dauzat RepublicanElected

    56.1% 5,539 votes

  • Todd "T-Goo" Gaspard RepublicanDefeated

    26.5% 2,613 votes

  • Harold Pierite DemocratDefeated

    15.0% 1,480 votes

  • Sean Paul Mayeux No partyDefeated

    2.4% 238 votes

By precinct in Avoyelles Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
David L. Dauzat
Todd "T-Goo" Gaspard
Harold Pierite
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 7,588 votes cast at the polls in 56 precincts. The 2,282 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

9,870 votes cast; 42.8% of the 23,613 registered voters in the area turned out.

Police Juror, District 1

Darrell G. Wiley (Republican) won with 65.6% of the vote.

  • Darrell G. Wiley RepublicanElected

    65.6% 655 votes

  • Bradley Armand RepublicanDefeated

    34.4% 344 votes

By precinct in Avoyelles Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
Darrell G. Wiley
Bradley Armand
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 782 votes cast at the polls in 5 precincts. The 217 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

999 votes cast; 42.6% of the 2,448 registered voters in the area turned out.

Police Juror, District 2

No one got a majority, so Kirby A. Roy III (Republican) and Travis Franks (Republican) went to a runoff.

  • Kirby A. Roy III RepublicanIn runoff

    37.5% 427 votes

  • Travis Franks RepublicanIn runoff

    36.2% 412 votes

  • Clint J. Daigrepont RepublicanDefeated

    26.3% 300 votes

By precinct in Avoyelles Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
Kirby A. Roy III
Travis Franks
Clint J. Daigrepont
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 871 votes cast at the polls in 4 precincts. The 268 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

1,139 votes cast; 44.5% of the 2,612 registered voters in the area turned out.

Police Juror, District 4

Earnest Anderson, Jr. (Democrat) won with 52.5% of the vote.

  • Earnest Anderson, Jr. DemocratElected

    52.5% 481 votes

  • Glenn B. Mckinley DemocratDefeated

    47.5% 435 votes

By precinct in Avoyelles Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
Earnest Anderson, Jr.
Glenn B. Mckinley
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 685 votes cast at the polls in 4 precincts. The 231 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

916 votes cast; 38.6% of the 2,635 registered voters in the area turned out.

Police Juror, District 6

Mckinley "Pop" Keller (Democrat) won with 64.2% of the vote.

  • Mckinley "Pop" Keller DemocratElected

    64.2% 486 votes

  • Phillip Bruce Jackson DemocratDefeated

    35.8% 271 votes

By precinct in Avoyelles Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
Mckinley "Pop" Keller
Phillip Bruce Jackson
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 592 votes cast at the polls in 5 precincts. The 165 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

757 votes cast; 36.2% of the 2,351 registered voters in the area turned out.

Police Juror, District 7

Allen K. Thomas (No party) won with 54.2% of the vote.

  • Allen K. Thomas No partyElected

    54.2% 673 votes

  • Bobby C. Bordelon RepublicanDefeated

    45.8% 568 votes

By precinct in Avoyelles Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
Allen K. Thomas
Bobby C. Bordelon
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 958 votes cast at the polls in 8 precincts. The 283 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

1,241 votes cast; 49.0% of the 2,646 registered voters in the area turned out.

Police Juror, District 8

Samuel "Sam" Pearce (Republican) won with 63.3% of the vote.

  • Samuel "Sam" Pearce RepublicanElected

    63.3% 921 votes

  • John F. Earles DemocratDefeated

    36.7% 533 votes

By precinct in Avoyelles Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
Samuel "Sam" Pearce
John F. Earles
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 1,154 votes cast at the polls in 9 precincts. The 300 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

1,454 votes cast; 52.9% of the 2,826 registered voters in the area turned out.

Cities, towns, and villages

City of Marksville

Alderman, District 1, City of Marksville

Carl Chapman (Republican) won with 60.8% of the vote.

  • Carl Chapman RepublicanElected

    60.8% 192 votes

  • Glen C. Reynaud IndependentDefeated

    39.2% 124 votes

By precinct in Avoyelles Parish

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

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

Shows the 184 votes cast at the polls in 2 precincts. The 132 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

316 votes cast; 50.8% of the 648 registered voters in the area turned out.

State Legislature

State Representative, 28th Representative District

Daryl Deshotel (Republican) won with 81.5% of the vote.

This race covers 2 parishes; the results below are for all of them. In Avoyelles Parish: Daryl Deshotel 80.9%, Ramondo "Ramram" Ramos 19.1%.

  • Daryl Deshotel RepublicanElected

    81.5% 8,480 votes

  • Ramondo "Ramram" Ramos DemocratDefeated

    18.5% 1,929 votes

By precinct in Avoyelles Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
Daryl Deshotel
Ramondo "Ramram" Ramos
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 7,296 votes cast at the polls in 56 precincts. The 2,262 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

10,409 votes cast; 42.9% of the 25,715 registered voters in the area turned out.

Results by parish
ParishDaryl DeshotelRamondo "Ramram" RamosTurnout
Avoyelles Parish80.9%7,72819.1%1,83042.8%
St. Landry Parish88.4%75211.6%9944.4%

Statewide and federal races in Avoyelles Parish

Attorney General

No one got a majority, so "Liz" Baker Murrill (Republican) and Lindsey Cheek (Democrat) went to a runoff.

This race covers 64 parishes; the results below are for all of them. In Avoyelles Parish: "Liz" Baker Murrill 47.8%, Lindsey Cheek 16.2%, John Stefanski 17.6%, Perry Walker Terrebonne 7.2%.

  • "Liz" Baker Murrill RepublicanIn runoff

    45.2% 463,103 votes

  • Lindsey Cheek DemocratIn runoff

    23.4% 239,652 votes

  • John Stefanski RepublicanDefeated

    16.8% 172,300 votes

  • Perry Walker Terrebonne DemocratDefeated

    7.3% 74,479 votes

  • "Marty" Maley RepublicanDefeated

    7.2% 74,176 votes

By precinct in Avoyelles Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
"Liz" Baker Murrill
Lindsey Cheek
John Stefanski
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 7,074 votes cast at the polls in 56 precincts. The 2,220 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

1,023,710 votes cast; 36.3% of the 2,970,684 registered voters in the area turned out.

Governor

"Jeff" Landry (Republican) won with 51.6% of the vote.

This race covers 64 parishes; the results below are for all of them. In Avoyelles Parish: "Jeff" Landry 68.4%, Shawn D. Wilson 18.7%, Stephen "Wags" Waguespack 3.0%, John Schroder 0.8%.

  • "Jeff" Landry RepublicanElected

    51.6% 547,827 votes

  • Shawn D. Wilson DemocratDefeated

    25.9% 275,525 votes

  • Stephen "Wags" Waguespack RepublicanDefeated

    5.9% 62,287 votes

  • John Schroder RepublicanDefeated

    5.3% 56,654 votes

11 other candidates: 11.3% together
Hunter Lundy Independent4.9%52,165
Daniel M. "Danny" Cole Democrat2.6%27,662
Sharon W. Hewitt Republican1.7%18,468
Benjamin Barnes Independent0.5%5,190
Patrick Henry "Dat" Barthel Republican0.4%4,426
Richard Nelson Republican0.3%3,605
Jeffery Istre Independent0.3%3,400
Xavier Ellis Republican0.2%1,734
"Keitron" Gagnon No party0.1%1,260
"Xan" John Republican0.1%1,164
Frank Scurlock Independent0.1%1,131

By precinct in Avoyelles Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
"Jeff" Landry
Shawn D. Wilson
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 7,603 votes cast at the polls in 56 precincts. The 2,289 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

1,062,498 votes cast; 36.3% of the 2,970,684 registered voters in the area turned out.

Lieutenant Governor

William "Billy" Nungesser (Republican) won with 65.5% of the vote.

This race covers 64 parishes; the results below are for all of them. In Avoyelles Parish: William "Billy" Nungesser 67.9%, Willie Jones 15.2%, Elbert Guillory 9.6%, "Tami" Hotard 4.9%.

  • William "Billy" Nungesser RepublicanElected

    65.5% 678,531 votes

  • Willie Jones DemocratDefeated

    20.5% 211,988 votes

  • Elbert Guillory RepublicanDefeated

    6.2% 64,058 votes

  • "Tami" Hotard RepublicanDefeated

    4.9% 50,711 votes

2 other candidates: 2.9% together
Bruce Payton Independent1.7%17,195
Gary Rispone No party1.3%13,111

By precinct in Avoyelles Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
William "Billy" Nungesser
Willie Jones
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 7,259 votes cast at the polls in 56 precincts. The 2,232 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

1,035,594 votes cast; 36.3% of the 2,970,684 registered voters in the area turned out.

Secretary of State

No one got a majority, so Nancy Landry (Republican) and "Gwen" Collins-Greenup (Democrat) went to a runoff.

This race covers 64 parishes; the results below are for all of them. In Avoyelles Parish: Nancy Landry 19.0%, "Gwen" Collins-Greenup 14.0%, "Mike" Francis 32.6%, Clay Schexnayder 12.1%.

  • Nancy Landry RepublicanIn runoff

    19.3% 197,514 votes

  • "Gwen" Collins-Greenup DemocratIn runoff

    19.2% 196,534 votes

  • "Mike" Francis RepublicanDefeated

    17.9% 182,842 votes

  • Clay Schexnayder RepublicanDefeated

    14.7% 149,987 votes

4 other candidates: 28.8% together
Arthur A. Morrell Democrat11.1%113,703
Thomas J. Kennedy III Republican10.1%102,628
Brandon Trosclair Republican6.3%64,686
Amanda "Smith" Jennings Other party1.3%13,275

By precinct in Avoyelles Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
Nancy Landry
"Gwen" Collins-Greenup
"Mike" Francis
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 7,044 votes cast at the polls in 56 precincts. The 2,252 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

1,021,169 votes cast; 36.3% of the 2,970,684 registered voters in the area turned out.

Treasurer

No one got a majority, so John Fleming (Republican) and Dustin Granger (Democrat) went to a runoff.

This race covers 64 parishes; the results below are for all of them. In Avoyelles Parish: John Fleming 55.1%, Dustin Granger 23.8%, Scott McKnight 21.1%.

  • John Fleming RepublicanIn runoff

    44.0% 442,668 votes

  • Dustin Granger DemocratIn runoff

    32.0% 321,423 votes

  • Scott McKnight RepublicanDefeated

    24.0% 241,125 votes

By precinct in Avoyelles Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
John Fleming
Dustin Granger
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 6,761 votes cast at the polls in 56 precincts. The 2,213 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

1,005,216 votes cast; 36.3% of the 2,970,684 registered voters in the area turned out.

BESE, District 5

Lance Harris (Republican) won with 67.5% of the vote.

This race covers 19 parishes; the results below are for all of them. In Avoyelles Parish: Lance Harris 72.0%, "Toby" Brazzel 28.0%.

  • Lance Harris RepublicanElected

    67.5% 83,490 votes

  • "Toby" Brazzel RepublicanDefeated

    32.5% 40,264 votes

By precinct in Avoyelles Parish

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

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

Shows the 6,348 votes cast at the polls in 56 precincts. The 2,080 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

123,754 votes cast; 37.8% of the 380,689 registered voters in the area turned out.

Propositions, taxes, and recalls

Village of Hessmer Proposition (Sales Tax Renewal)

Village of Hessmer, 1% Sales Tax Renewal - M&BOA - 20 Yrs.

Passed: 82.5% voted yes and 17.5% voted no.

What the ballot said

Shall the Village of Hessmer, State of Louisiana (the "Village"), be authorized to continue to levy and collect a tax of 1% (the "Tax") for a period of twenty (20) years, commencing January 1, 2024, 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 Village, all as defined by law (an estimated $160,000 reasonably expected at this time to be collected from the levy of the Tax for an entire year), with the proceeds of the Tax (after first paying the reasonable and necessary expenses of collecting and administering the Tax) to be dedicated and used as follows: 30% to repair and maintain public streets in the Village; 15% to repair, maintain and operate the Village's waterworks and sewerage system; 20% to repair and maintain drainage improvements in the Village; 20% for capital improvements for the Village; and 15% to support the Village's General Fund?

  • YesApproved

    82.5% 175 votes

  • No

    17.5% 37 votes

By precinct in Avoyelles 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 161 votes cast at the polls in 1 precinct. The 51 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

212 votes cast; 45.6% of the 491 registered voters in the area turned out.

Constitutional amendments

Amendment 1

Prohibits the use of private funds in the administration of elections.

Passed: 72.6% voted yes and 27.4% voted no.

This race covers 64 parishes; the results below are for all of them. In Avoyelles Parish: Yes 70.7%, No 29.3%.

What the ballot said

Do you support an amendment to prohibit the use of funds, goods, or services from a foreign government or a nongovernmental source to conduct elections and election functions and duties unless the use is authorized by the secretary of state through policies established in accordance with law? (Adds Article XI, Section 6)

  • YesApproved

    72.6% 734,324 votes

  • No

    27.4% 277,564 votes

By precinct in Avoyelles 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 6,936 votes cast at the polls in 56 precincts. The 2,207 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

1,011,888 votes cast; 36.3% of the 2,970,684 registered voters in the area turned out.

Amendment 2

Provides that the freedom of worship is a fundamental right worthy of the highest protection.

Passed: 79.2% voted yes and 20.8% voted no.

This race covers 64 parishes; the results below are for all of them. In Avoyelles Parish: Yes 83.0%, No 17.0%.

What the ballot said

Do you support an amendment to provide that the freedom of worship in a church or other place of worship is a fundamental right that is worthy of the highest order of protection? (Adds Const. Article XII, Section 17)

  • YesApproved

    79.2% 805,676 votes

  • No

    20.8% 211,621 votes

By precinct in Avoyelles 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 6,972 votes cast at the polls in 56 precincts. The 2,222 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

1,017,297 votes cast; 36.3% of the 2,970,684 registered voters in the area turned out.

Amendment 3

Dedicates certain payments to be applied to the state retirement system unfunded accrued liability.

Passed: 56.2% voted yes and 43.8% voted no.

This race covers 64 parishes; the results below are for all of them. In Avoyelles Parish: Yes 59.1%, No 40.9%.

What the ballot said

Do you support an amendment to require that a minimum of twenty-five percent of any money designated as nonrecurring state revenue be applied toward the balance of the unfunded accrued liability of the state retirement systems? (Amends Article VII, Section 10(D)(2)(b)(ii) and (iii))

  • YesApproved

    56.2% 559,540 votes

  • No

    43.8% 436,717 votes

By precinct in Avoyelles 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 6,831 votes cast at the polls in 56 precincts. The 2,178 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

996,257 votes cast; 36.3% of the 2,970,684 registered voters in the area turned out.

Amendment 4

Restricts ad valorem tax exemptions for certain nonprofit organizations.

Passed: 66.0% voted yes and 34.0% voted no.

This race covers 64 parishes; the results below are for all of them. In Avoyelles Parish: Yes 61.8%, No 38.2%.

What the ballot said

Do you support an amendment to deny a property tax exemption to a nonprofit corporation or association that owns residential property in such a state of disrepair that it endangers public health or safety? (Amends Article VII, Section 21(B))

  • YesApproved

    66.0% 661,332 votes

  • No

    34.0% 340,632 votes

By precinct in Avoyelles 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 6,843 votes cast at the polls in 56 precincts. The 2,199 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

1,001,964 votes cast; 36.3% of the 2,970,684 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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  • 30% to 40%
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  • 60% to 70%

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