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

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Jefferson Davis 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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Parish offices

Sheriff

No one got a majority, so Ivy J. Woods (Independent) and Kyle Miers (Republican) went to a runoff.

  • Ivy J. Woods IndependentIn runoff

    42.5% 3,447 votes

  • Kyle Miers RepublicanIn runoff

    33.4% 2,708 votes

  • "Chris" Myers RepublicanDefeated

    24.1% 1,957 votes

By precinct in Jefferson Davis Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
Ivy J. Woods
Kyle Miers
"Chris" Myers
  • Another candidate, or a tie
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 4,866 votes cast at the polls in 28 precincts. The 3,246 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

8,112 votes cast; 40.5% of the 20,435 registered voters in the area turned out.

Police Juror, District 2

No one got a majority, so Chad Woods (Republican) and Susette Mouton (Republican) went to a runoff.

  • Chad Woods RepublicanIn runoff

    44.8% 302 votes

  • Susette Mouton RepublicanIn runoff

    26.4% 178 votes

  • Ann Bowman RepublicanDefeated

    20.2% 136 votes

  • Timothy Viator No partyDefeated

    8.6% 58 votes

By precinct in Jefferson Davis Parish

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

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

Shows the 433 votes cast at the polls in 2 precincts. The 241 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

674 votes cast; 42.8% of the 1,596 registered voters in the area turned out.

Police Juror, District 9

David J. LeJeune (Republican) won with 59.6% of the vote.

  • David J. LeJeune RepublicanElected

    59.6% 350 votes

  • Curt Guillory DemocratDefeated

    40.4% 237 votes

By precinct in Jefferson Davis Parish

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

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

Shows the 418 votes cast at the polls in 5 precincts. The 169 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

587 votes cast; 38.1% of the 1,621 registered voters in the area turned out.

Police Juror, District 13

William "Bill" LaBouve (Independent) won with 51.7% of the vote.

  • William "Bill" LaBouve IndependentElected

    51.7% 404 votes

  • Chad Patrick Talbot IndependentDefeated

    33.0% 258 votes

  • Dennis Vanicor RepublicanDefeated

    15.3% 120 votes

By precinct in Jefferson Davis Parish

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

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

Shows the 543 votes cast at the polls in 2 precincts. The 239 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

782 votes cast; 45.1% of the 1,751 registered voters in the area turned out.

State Legislature

State Senator, 25th Senatorial District

Mark Abraham (Republican) won with 80.7% of the vote.

This race covers 4 parishes; the results below are for all of them. In Jefferson Davis Parish: Mark Abraham 84.5%, Joshua "Josh" Lewis 15.5%.

  • Mark Abraham RepublicanElected

    80.7% 21,937 votes

  • Joshua "Josh" Lewis DemocratDefeated

    19.3% 5,250 votes

By precinct in Jefferson Davis Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
Mark Abraham
Joshua "Josh" Lewis
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 4,732 votes cast at the polls in 28 precincts. The 3,198 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

27,187 votes cast; 38.6% of the 72,886 registered voters in the area turned out.

Results by parish
ParishMark AbrahamJoshua "Josh" LewisTurnout
Acadia Parish94.1%1,2375.9%7741.2%
Calcasieu Parish75.4%11,55624.6%3,77135.7%
Cameron Parish93.5%2,4476.5%16955.5%
Jefferson Davis Parish84.5%6,69715.5%1,23340.5%

Courts and judges

Justice of the Peace, Justice of the Peace Ward 1

No one got a majority, so "Pam" Leblanc (No party) and Andrew Benoit (Democrat) went to a runoff.

  • "Pam" Leblanc No partyIn runoff

    44.2% 534 votes

  • Andrew Benoit DemocratIn runoff

    28.6% 345 votes

  • Kenny Hebert No partyDefeated

    27.2% 329 votes

By precinct in Jefferson Davis Parish

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

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

Shows the 788 votes cast at the polls in 5 precincts. The 420 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

1,208 votes cast; 44.0% of the 2,908 registered voters in the area turned out.

Statewide and federal races in Jefferson Davis 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 Jefferson Davis Parish: "Liz" Baker Murrill 44.0%, Lindsey Cheek 9.5%, John Stefanski 35.1%, Perry Walker Terrebonne 4.2%.

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

Shows the 4,783 votes cast at the polls in 28 precincts. The 3,195 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 Jefferson Davis Parish: "Jeff" Landry 71.4%, Shawn D. Wilson 8.9%, Stephen "Wags" Waguespack 3.3%, John Schroder 0.7%.

  • "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 Jefferson Davis 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
Stephen "Wags" Waguespack
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 4,940 votes cast at the polls in 28 precincts. The 3,252 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 Jefferson Davis Parish: William "Billy" Nungesser 72.1%, Willie Jones 9.6%, Elbert Guillory 8.9%, "Tami" Hotard 6.8%.

  • 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 Jefferson Davis 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 4,834 votes cast at the polls in 28 precincts. The 3,177 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 Jefferson Davis Parish: Nancy Landry 14.6%, "Gwen" Collins-Greenup 8.3%, "Mike" Francis 43.0%, Clay Schexnayder 13.2%.

  • 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 Jefferson Davis 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 4,789 votes cast at the polls in 28 precincts. The 3,212 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 Jefferson Davis Parish: John Fleming 48.8%, Dustin Granger 17.4%, Scott McKnight 33.8%.

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

Shows the 4,640 votes cast at the polls in 28 precincts. The 3,161 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 7

No one got a majority, so Kevin M. Berken (Republican) and Erick Knezek (Republican) went to a runoff.

This race covers 8 parishes; the results below are for all of them. In Jefferson Davis Parish: Kevin M. Berken 53.4%, Erick Knezek 24.9%, Cathy S. Banks 21.7%.

  • Kevin M. Berken RepublicanIn runoff

    36.8% 47,861 votes

  • Erick Knezek RepublicanIn runoff

    34.2% 44,534 votes

  • Cathy S. Banks RepublicanDefeated

    29.0% 37,654 votes

By precinct in Jefferson Davis Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
Kevin M. Berken
Cathy S. Banks
  • Another candidate, or a tie
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 4,649 votes cast at the polls in 28 precincts. The 3,120 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

130,049 votes cast; 37.5% of the 377,132 registered voters in the area turned out.

Propositions, taxes, and recalls

Fire Protection District No. 1 Proposition (Millage Renewal)

Fire Protection District No. 1, 10.49 Mills Renewal - BOC - 10 Years

Passed: 78.5% voted yes and 21.5% voted no.

What the ballot said

Shall Fire Protection District No. 1 of the Parish of Jefferson Davis, State of Louisiana (the "District"), be authorized to continue to levy a special tax of 10.49 mills on all the property subject to taxation within the District (an estimated $54,000 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 2024 and ending with the year 2033, for the purpose of constructing, acquiring, improving, maintaining and operating fire protection facilities and equipment in the District and paying the cost of obtaining water for fire protection purposes?

  • YesApproved

    78.5% 190 votes

  • No

    21.5% 52 votes

By precinct in Jefferson Davis 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 148 votes cast at the polls in 2 precincts. The 94 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

242 votes cast; 45.3% of the 598 registered voters in the area turned out.

Fire Protection District No. 4 Proposition (Millage Renewal)

Fire Protection District No. 4, 5 Mills Renewal - BOC - 10 Yrs.

Passed: 71.5% voted yes and 28.5% voted no.

What the ballot said

Shall Fire Protection District No. 4 of the Parish of Jefferson Davis, State of Louisiana (the "District"), be authorized to continue to levy a special tax of 5 mills on all the property subject to taxation in the District (an estimated $185,800 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 2024 and ending with the year 2033, for the purpose of constructing and improving fire protection facilities and acquiring fire trucks and other equipment in the District?

  • YesApproved

    71.5% 466 votes

  • No

    28.5% 186 votes

By precinct in Jefferson Davis 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 388 votes cast at the polls in 5 precincts. The 264 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

652 votes cast; 51.2% of the 1,368 registered voters in the area turned out.

Grand Marais Gravity Drainage District Proposition (Millage Renewal)

Grand Marais Gravity Drainage District, 6.70 Mills Renewal - BOC - 10 Yrs.

Passed: 73.0% voted yes and 27.0% voted no.

What the ballot said

Shall Grand Marais Gravity Drainage District, Jefferson Davis Parish, Louisiana (the "District"), be authorized to continue to levy a 6.70 mills tax on all the property subject to taxation in the District (an estimated $173,800 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 2024 and ending with the year 2033, for the purpose of constructing, improving, maintaining and operating gravity drainage works within and for the District?

  • YesApproved

    73.0% 616 votes

  • No

    27.0% 228 votes

By precinct in Jefferson Davis 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 461 votes cast at the polls in 10 precincts. The 383 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

844 votes cast; 42.6% of the 2,172 registered voters in the area turned out.

Road District No. 10 of Wards One, Two and Three Proposition (Millage Renewal)

Road District No. 10 of Wards One, Two, and Three, 11.33 Mills - PJ - 10 Yrs.

Passed: 62.8% voted yes and 37.2% voted no.

What the ballot said

Shall Road District No. 10 of Wards One, Two and Three of Jefferson Davis Parish, Louisiana, except the City of Jennings and the Town of Lake Arthur (the "District"), be authorized to continue to levy a tax of 11.33 mills on all property subject to taxation within the District (an estimated $933,000 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 2024 and ending with the year 2033, for the purpose of improving and maintaining public roads within the District?

  • YesApproved

    62.8% 1,224 votes

  • No

    37.2% 725 votes

By precinct in Jefferson Davis 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 1,014 votes cast at the polls in 13 precincts. The 935 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

1,949 votes cast; 46.2% of the 4,578 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 Jefferson Davis Parish: Yes 76.2%, No 23.8%.

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 Jefferson Davis 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 4,658 votes cast at the polls in 28 precincts. The 3,167 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 Jefferson Davis Parish: Yes 84.2%, No 15.8%.

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 Jefferson Davis 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 4,688 votes cast at the polls in 28 precincts. The 3,185 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 Jefferson Davis 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 Jefferson Davis 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 4,574 votes cast at the polls in 28 precincts. The 3,130 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 Jefferson Davis Parish: Yes 65.9%, No 34.1%.

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 Jefferson Davis 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 4,563 votes cast at the polls in 28 precincts. The 3,153 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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