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Jackson 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

Andrew "Andy" Brown (Republican) won with 66.3% of the vote.

  • Andrew "Andy" Brown RepublicanElected

    66.3% 2,997 votes

  • Cody Cheatwood RepublicanDefeated

    29.8% 1,347 votes

  • Philip Lawrence DemocratDefeated

    3.9% 177 votes

By precinct in Jackson Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
Andrew "Andy" Brown
Cody Cheatwood
  • Another candidate, or a tie
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 2,993 votes cast at the polls in 31 precincts. The 1,528 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

4,521 votes cast; 48.2% of the 9,715 registered voters in the area turned out.

Police Juror, District 2

Lewis H. Chatham (Republican) won with 52.1% of the vote.

  • Lewis H. Chatham RepublicanElected

    52.1% 328 votes

  • Michael Dark RepublicanDefeated

    47.9% 301 votes

By precinct in Jackson Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
Lewis H. Chatham
Michael Dark
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 488 votes cast at the polls in 6 precincts. The 141 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

629 votes cast; 42.5% of the 1,550 registered voters in the area turned out.

Police Juror, District 4

No one got a majority, so John W. McCarty (Independent) and Sheketia Combs (Democrat) went to a runoff.

  • John W. McCarty IndependentIn runoff

    42.1% 237 votes

  • Sheketia Combs DemocratIn runoff

    21.1% 119 votes

  • Darryl Jo Kennedy DemocratDefeated

    18.8% 106 votes

  • J. Artez Jones DemocratDefeated

    17.9% 101 votes

By precinct in Jackson Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
John W. McCarty
Sheketia Combs
  • Another candidate, or a tie
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 330 votes cast at the polls in 6 precincts. The 233 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

563 votes cast; 44.7% of the 1,356 registered voters in the area turned out.

Police Juror, District 5

Tarneshala "Niki" Cowans (Democrat) won with 57.4% of the vote.

  • Tarneshala "Niki" Cowans DemocratElected

    57.4% 271 votes

  • Pervis "Kookie" Wiley DemocratDefeated

    42.6% 201 votes

By precinct in Jackson Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
Tarneshala "Niki" Cowans
Pervis "Kookie" Wiley
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 299 votes cast at the polls in 4 precincts. The 173 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

472 votes cast; 36.6% of the 1,406 registered voters in the area turned out.

Police Juror, District 6

Regina Hughes Rowe (Democrat) won with 51.9% of the vote.

  • Regina Hughes Rowe DemocratElected

    51.9% 242 votes

  • Kirk Halbrook RepublicanDefeated

    48.1% 224 votes

By precinct in Jackson Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
Regina Hughes Rowe
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 255 votes cast at the polls in 1 precinct. The 211 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

466 votes cast; 56.0% of the 862 registered voters in the area turned out.

Statewide and federal races in Jackson 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 Jackson Parish: "Liz" Baker Murrill 50.8%, Lindsey Cheek 15.2%, John Stefanski 15.6%, Perry Walker Terrebonne 5.3%.

  • "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 Jackson 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 2,935 votes cast at the polls in 31 precincts. The 1,488 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 Jackson Parish: "Jeff" Landry 69.1%, Shawn D. Wilson 12.5%, Stephen "Wags" Waguespack 2.3%, John Schroder 2.9%.

  • "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 Jackson 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 3,083 votes cast at the polls in 31 precincts. The 1,523 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 Jackson Parish: William "Billy" Nungesser 67.9%, Willie Jones 14.0%, Elbert Guillory 8.9%, "Tami" Hotard 6.7%.

  • 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 Jackson 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 2,993 votes cast at the polls in 31 precincts. The 1,492 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 Jackson Parish: Nancy Landry 17.3%, "Gwen" Collins-Greenup 12.6%, "Mike" Francis 31.5%, Clay Schexnayder 14.2%.

  • 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 Jackson 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 2,945 votes cast at the polls in 31 precincts. The 1,496 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 Jackson Parish: John Fleming 63.0%, Dustin Granger 20.1%, Scott McKnight 16.9%.

  • 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 Jackson 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
Scott McKnight
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 2,880 votes cast at the polls in 31 precincts. The 1,485 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 Jackson Parish: Lance Harris 60.5%, "Toby" Brazzel 39.5%.

  • Lance Harris RepublicanElected

    67.5% 83,490 votes

  • "Toby" Brazzel RepublicanDefeated

    32.5% 40,264 votes

By precinct in Jackson 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 2,738 votes cast at the polls in 31 precincts. The 1,415 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.

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 Jackson Parish: Yes 76.5%, No 23.5%.

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 Jackson 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 2,920 votes cast at the polls in 31 precincts. The 1,500 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 Jackson Parish: Yes 88.1%, No 11.9%.

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 Jackson 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 2,944 votes cast at the polls in 31 precincts. The 1,511 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 Jackson Parish: Yes 58.9%, No 41.1%.

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 Jackson 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 2,905 votes cast at the polls in 31 precincts. The 1,482 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 Jackson Parish: Yes 63.5%, No 36.5%.

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 Jackson 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 2,896 votes cast at the polls in 31 precincts. The 1,493 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

  • 10% to 25%
  • 25% to 40%
  • 40% to 55%
  • 55% to 70%
  • 70% to 85%

Early and absentee voters are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't included here.