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Claiborne 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

No one got a majority, so "Sam" Dowies (No party) and Michael D. Allen (Independent) went to a runoff.

  • "Sam" Dowies No partyIn runoff

    48.1% 2,133 votes

  • Michael D. Allen IndependentIn runoff

    34.1% 1,512 votes

  • "Van" McDaniel No partyDefeated

    17.7% 785 votes

By precinct in Claiborne Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
"Sam" Dowies
Michael D. Allen
"Van" McDaniel
  • Another candidate, or a tie
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 2,324 votes cast at the polls in 28 precincts. The 2,106 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

4,430 votes cast; 52.1% of the 8,650 registered voters in the area turned out.

Assessor

"Katie" Buckner Coburn (No party) won with 50.9% of the vote.

  • "Katie" Buckner Coburn No partyElected

    50.9% 2,174 votes

  • Mae "Kitty" Williams No partyDefeated

    26.1% 1,117 votes

  • "Bob" Robinson No partyDefeated

    23.0% 982 votes

By precinct in Claiborne Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
"Katie" Buckner Coburn
Mae "Kitty" Williams
"Bob" Robinson
  • Another candidate, or a tie
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 2,200 votes cast at the polls in 28 precincts. The 2,073 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

4,273 votes cast; 52.1% of the 8,650 registered voters in the area turned out.

Police Juror, District 1

No one got a majority, so James S. Laird (Independent) and Larry Ford (No party) went to a runoff.

  • James S. Laird IndependentIn runoff

    45.0% 196 votes

  • Larry Ford No partyIn runoff

    43.1% 188 votes

  • "Tommy" D. Durrett, Jr. No partyDefeated

    11.9% 52 votes

By precinct in Claiborne Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
James S. Laird
Larry Ford
"Tommy" D. Durrett, Jr.
  • Another candidate, or a tie
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 310 votes cast at the polls in 4 precincts. The 126 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

436 votes cast; 48.6% of the 936 registered voters in the area turned out.

Police Juror, District 4

Mary J. McDaniel (No party) won with 66.9% of the vote.

  • Mary J. McDaniel No partyElected

    66.9% 204 votes

  • Janell M. Brown No partyDefeated

    33.1% 101 votes

By precinct in Claiborne Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
Mary J. McDaniel
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 178 votes cast at the polls in 2 precincts. The 127 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

305 votes cast; 44.8% of the 710 registered voters in the area turned out.

Police Juror, District 6

Scott Davidson (No party) won with 79.5% of the vote.

  • Scott Davidson No partyElected

    79.5% 404 votes

  • James "Jim" Slaton DemocratDefeated

    20.5% 104 votes

By precinct in Claiborne Parish

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

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

Shows the 290 votes cast at the polls in 1 precinct. The 218 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

508 votes cast; 58.4% of the 897 registered voters in the area turned out.

Police Juror, District 8

Malcolm A. Cooper (Democrat) won with 50.7% of the vote.

  • Malcolm A. Cooper DemocratElected

    50.7% 257 votes

  • Tommy Sanders IndependentDefeated

    49.3% 250 votes

By precinct in Claiborne Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
Malcolm A. Cooper
Tommy Sanders
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 268 votes cast at the polls in 4 precincts. The 239 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

507 votes cast; 51.8% of the 1,028 registered voters in the area turned out.

Police Juror, District 10

Willie J. Young, Sr. (Democrat) won with 56.1% of the vote.

  • Willie J. Young, Sr. DemocratElected

    56.1% 179 votes

  • Lonnie Earl Willis No partyDefeated

    43.9% 140 votes

By precinct in Claiborne Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
Lonnie Earl Willis
  • Another candidate, or a tie
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 113 votes cast at the polls in 3 precincts. The 206 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

319 votes cast; 46.6% of the 738 registered voters in the area turned out.

State Legislature

State Senator, 33rd Senatorial District

Stewart Cathey, Jr. (Republican) won with 52.9% of the vote.

This race covers 8 parishes; the results below are for all of them. In Claiborne Parish: Stewart Cathey, Jr. 54.2%, Harvey "Ned" White 45.8%.

  • Stewart Cathey, Jr. RepublicanElected

    52.9% 15,397 votes

  • Harvey "Ned" White RepublicanDefeated

    47.1% 13,711 votes

By precinct in Claiborne Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
Stewart Cathey, Jr.
Harvey "Ned" White
  • Another candidate, or a tie
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 1,989 votes cast at the polls in 28 precincts. The 1,877 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

29,108 votes cast; 39.4% of the 80,065 registered voters in the area turned out.

Results by parish
ParishStewart Cathey, Jr.Harvey "Ned" WhiteTurnout
Bienville Parish54.8%27445.2%22645.8%
Claiborne Parish54.2%2,09745.8%1,76952.1%
Lincoln Parish45.0%93055.0%1,13841.1%
Morehouse Parish57.1%1,45142.9%1,09039.5%
Ouachita Parish52.9%5,37347.1%4,77735.1%
Union Parish52.5%3,37947.5%3,06344.1%
Webster Parish56.4%69543.6%53830.1%
West Carroll Parish51.9%1,19848.1%1,11035.0%

Statewide and federal races in Claiborne 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 Claiborne Parish: "Liz" Baker Murrill 43.1%, Lindsey Cheek 22.1%, John Stefanski 14.9%, Perry Walker Terrebonne 11.5%.

  • "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 Claiborne 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
  • Another candidate, or a tie
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 2,074 votes cast at the polls in 28 precincts. The 1,986 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 Claiborne Parish: "Jeff" Landry 59.2%, Shawn D. Wilson 21.4%, Stephen "Wags" Waguespack 2.4%, John Schroder 1.1%.

  • "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 Claiborne 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
  • Another candidate, or a tie
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 2,245 votes cast at the polls in 28 precincts. The 2,071 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 Claiborne Parish: William "Billy" Nungesser 60.4%, Willie Jones 25.3%, Elbert Guillory 7.5%, "Tami" Hotard 4.3%.

  • 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 Claiborne 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
  • Another candidate, or a tie
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 2,121 votes cast at the polls in 28 precincts. The 2,001 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 Claiborne Parish: Nancy Landry 23.4%, "Gwen" Collins-Greenup 20.8%, "Mike" Francis 19.7%, Clay Schexnayder 9.6%.

  • 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 Claiborne 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
  • Another candidate, or a tie
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 2,084 votes cast at the polls in 28 precincts. The 2,012 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 Claiborne Parish: John Fleming 57.6%, Dustin Granger 31.0%, Scott McKnight 11.4%.

  • 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 Claiborne 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
  • Another candidate, or a tie
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 2,083 votes cast at the polls in 28 precincts. The 2,017 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 Claiborne Parish: Lance Harris 47.9%, "Toby" Brazzel 52.1%.

  • Lance Harris RepublicanElected

    67.5% 83,490 votes

  • "Toby" Brazzel RepublicanDefeated

    32.5% 40,264 votes

By precinct in Claiborne 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
"Toby" Brazzel
  • Another candidate, or a tie
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 1,729 votes cast at the polls in 28 precincts. The 1,751 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

Parishwide Proposition (Millage Continuation)

Parishwide Proposition, 2.77 Mills Continuation - PJ - 10 Yrs.

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

What the ballot said

Shall the Parish of Claiborne, State of Louisiana (the "Parish"), continue to levy a tax of 2.77 mills on all the property subject to taxation in the Parish (an estimated $326,400 reasonably expected at this time to be collected from the levy of the tax for an entire year), for a period of 10 years, beginning with the year 2025 and ending with the year 2034, for the purpose of operating, repairing, maintaining and equipping the Parish Courthouse, the Parish Jail and other Parish Buildings, including paying the cost of utilities therefore, said millage to represent a .06 increase (due to reappraisal) over the 2.71 mills tax authorized to be levied through the year 2024 pursuant to an election held on October 19, 2013?

  • YesApproved

    66.0% 2,599 votes

  • No

    34.0% 1,339 votes

By precinct in Claiborne 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 1,961 votes cast at the polls in 28 precincts. The 1,977 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

3,938 votes cast; 52.1% of the 8,650 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 Claiborne Parish: Yes 75.3%, No 24.7%.

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 Claiborne 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 2,031 votes cast at the polls in 28 precincts. The 1,973 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 Claiborne Parish: Yes 85.6%, No 14.4%.

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 Claiborne 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 2,026 votes cast at the polls in 28 precincts. The 2,001 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 Claiborne Parish: Yes 59.8%, No 40.2%.

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 Claiborne 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 1,976 votes cast at the polls in 28 precincts. The 1,943 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 Claiborne Parish: Yes 64.9%, No 35.1%.

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 Claiborne 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 1,957 votes cast at the polls in 28 precincts. The 1,953 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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  • 40% to 50%
  • 50% to 60%
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  • 70% to 80%

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