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Rapides 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

Mark Wood (Republican) won with 58.3% of the vote.

  • Mark Wood RepublicanElected

    58.3% 17,872 votes

  • "Kris" Cloessner IndependentDefeated

    41.7% 12,760 votes

By precinct in Rapides Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
Mark Wood
"Kris" Cloessner
  • Another candidate, or a tie
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 20,565 votes cast at the polls in 102 precincts. The 10,067 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

30,632 votes cast; 38.9% of the 80,787 registered voters in the area turned out.

Assessor

Richard I. "Rick" Ducote, Jr. (Democrat) won with 56.8% of the vote.

  • Richard I. "Rick" Ducote, Jr. DemocratElected

    56.8% 16,863 votes

  • Josh Pace RepublicanDefeated

    43.2% 12,849 votes

By precinct in Rapides Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
Richard I. "Rick" Ducote, Jr.
Josh Pace
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 19,709 votes cast at the polls in 102 precincts. The 10,003 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

29,712 votes cast; 38.9% of the 80,787 registered voters in the area turned out.

Police Juror, District B

Joseph "Joe" Bishop (Republican) won with 50.0% of the vote.

  • Joseph "Joe" Bishop RepublicanElected

    50.0% 1,648 votes

  • Randy Wiggins RepublicanDefeated

    50.0% 1,645 votes

By precinct in Rapides Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
Joseph "Joe" Bishop
Randy Wiggins
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 1,758 votes cast at the polls in 12 precincts. The 1,535 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

3,293 votes cast; 37.3% of the 9,236 registered voters in the area turned out.

Police Juror, District C

Craig Smith (Republican) won with 69.5% of the vote.

  • Craig Smith RepublicanElected

    69.5% 2,938 votes

  • Alex Robertson RepublicanDefeated

    30.5% 1,288 votes

By precinct in Rapides Parish

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

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

Shows the 2,634 votes cast at the polls in 8 precincts. The 1,592 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

4,226 votes cast; 42.3% of the 10,408 registered voters in the area turned out.

Police Juror, District E

No one got a majority, so "Danny" Bordelon (Republican) and Travis Herrington (Republican) went to a runoff.

  • "Danny" Bordelon RepublicanIn runoff

    40.1% 1,666 votes

  • Travis Herrington RepublicanIn runoff

    31.5% 1,309 votes

  • Joel "Joey" Short RepublicanDefeated

    28.4% 1,181 votes

By precinct in Rapides Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
"Danny" Bordelon
Travis Herrington
Joel "Joey" Short
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 2,950 votes cast at the polls in 15 precincts. The 1,206 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

4,156 votes cast; 48.3% of the 9,254 registered voters in the area turned out.

Police Juror, District F

Oliver "Ollie" Overton, Jr. (Democrat) won with 63.8% of the vote.

  • Oliver "Ollie" Overton, Jr. DemocratElected

    63.8% 1,665 votes

  • Clarence Reed DemocratDefeated

    36.2% 946 votes

By precinct in Rapides Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
Oliver "Ollie" Overton, Jr.
Clarence Reed
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 1,748 votes cast at the polls in 10 precincts. The 863 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

2,611 votes cast; 32.9% of the 8,536 registered voters in the area turned out.

Police Juror, District H

Parrish W. Giles (Republican) won with 60.5% of the vote.

  • Parrish W. Giles RepublicanElected

    60.5% 2,696 votes

  • David Johnson RepublicanDefeated

    39.5% 1,759 votes

By precinct in Rapides Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
Parrish W. Giles
David Johnson
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 3,615 votes cast at the polls in 15 precincts. The 840 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

4,455 votes cast; 50.8% of the 9,255 registered voters in the area turned out.

State Legislature

State Senator, 31st Senatorial District

Alan Seabaugh (Republican) won with 54.2% of the vote.

This race covers 10 parishes; the results below are for all of them. In Rapides Parish: Alan Seabaugh 50.3%, "Mike" McConathy 49.7%.

  • Alan Seabaugh RepublicanElected

    54.2% 16,982 votes

  • "Mike" McConathy RepublicanDefeated

    45.8% 14,355 votes

By precinct in Rapides Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
Alan Seabaugh
"Mike" McConathy
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 1,386 votes cast at the polls in 5 precincts. The 584 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

31,337 votes cast; 42.4% of the 79,574 registered voters in the area turned out.

Results by parish
ParishAlan Seabaugh"Mike" McConathyTurnout
Bienville Parish52.7%1,18347.3%1,06247.4%
Bossier Parish58.9%1,99641.1%1,39430.9%
Caddo Parish64.5%2,47335.5%1,35937.6%
De Soto Parish49.3%1,28250.7%1,32044.9%
Natchitoches Parish44.0%2,85756.0%3,64145.7%
Rapides Parish50.3%99149.7%97949.2%
Red River Parish48.4%95951.6%1,02438.9%
Sabine Parish63.2%3,99436.8%2,33045.8%
Webster Parish50.4%54549.6%53637.9%
Winn Parish49.7%70250.3%71061.4%

State Representative, 25th Representative District

Jason Dewitt (Republican) won with 59.0% of the vote.

This race covers 2 parishes; the results below are for all of them. In Rapides Parish: Jason Dewitt 57.7%, Patricia "Trish" Leleux 42.3%.

  • Jason Dewitt RepublicanElected

    59.0% 7,130 votes

  • Patricia "Trish" Leleux RepublicanDefeated

    41.0% 4,948 votes

By precinct in Rapides Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
Jason Dewitt
Patricia "Trish" Leleux
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 5,618 votes cast at the polls in 24 precincts. The 2,598 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

12,078 votes cast; 44.6% of the 29,125 registered voters in the area turned out.

Results by parish
ParishJason DewittPatricia "Trish" LeleuxTurnout
Natchitoches Parish62.0%2,39338.0%1,46941.0%
Rapides Parish57.7%4,73742.3%3,47946.7%

State Representative, 26th Representative District

"Ed" Larvadain III (Democrat) won with 61.5% of the vote.

  • "Ed" Larvadain III DemocratElected

    61.5% 4,224 votes

  • Sandra Franklin DemocratDefeated

    20.2% 1,388 votes

  • Reddex Washington DemocratDefeated

    18.3% 1,256 votes

By precinct in Rapides Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
"Ed" Larvadain III
Reddex Washington
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 4,408 votes cast at the polls in 35 precincts. The 2,460 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

6,868 votes cast; 28.9% of the 25,693 registered voters in the area turned out.

Courts and judges

Constable, Justice of the Peace Ward 5, 2nd Just. Court

Russell J. "Rusty" Miller (No party) won with 57.6% of the vote.

  • Russell J. "Rusty" Miller No partyElected

    57.6% 1,095 votes

  • Debra Goleman RepublicanDefeated

    42.4% 806 votes

By precinct in Rapides Parish

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

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
Russell J. "Rusty" Miller
Debra Goleman
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 1,406 votes cast at the polls in 8 precincts. The 495 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

1,901 votes cast; 55.4% of the 3,559 registered voters in the area turned out.

Statewide and federal races in Rapides 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 Rapides Parish: "Liz" Baker Murrill 53.9%, Lindsey Cheek 18.8%, John Stefanski 11.9%, Perry Walker Terrebonne 6.8%.

  • "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 Rapides 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
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 19,766 votes cast at the polls in 102 precincts. The 9,888 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 Rapides Parish: "Jeff" Landry 64.2%, Shawn D. Wilson 19.8%, Stephen "Wags" Waguespack 4.8%, 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 Rapides 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 20,796 votes cast at the polls in 102 precincts. The 10,136 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 Rapides Parish: William "Billy" Nungesser 66.8%, Willie Jones 18.1%, Elbert Guillory 7.2%, "Tami" Hotard 5.2%.

  • 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 Rapides 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 20,125 votes cast at the polls in 102 precincts. The 9,923 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 Rapides Parish: Nancy Landry 16.4%, "Gwen" Collins-Greenup 17.1%, "Mike" Francis 36.7%, Clay Schexnayder 9.8%.

  • 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 Rapides 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 19,839 votes cast at the polls in 102 precincts. The 9,983 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 Rapides Parish: John Fleming 57.6%, Dustin Granger 25.3%, Scott McKnight 17.1%.

  • 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 Rapides 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 19,327 votes cast at the polls in 102 precincts. The 9,870 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 Rapides Parish: Lance Harris 69.3%, "Toby" Brazzel 30.7%.

  • Lance Harris RepublicanElected

    67.5% 83,490 votes

  • "Toby" Brazzel RepublicanDefeated

    32.5% 40,264 votes

By precinct in Rapides 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
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 18,525 votes cast at the polls in 102 precincts. The 9,468 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

Fire Protection District Number 9 Proposition (Millage Renewal)

Fire Protection District Number 9, 24.02 Mills Renewal - PJ - 10 Yrs.

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

What the ballot said

Shall Fire Protection District Number 9 of the Parish of Rapides, State of Louisiana (the "District"), continue to levy and collect a tax of 24.02 mills on all property subject to taxation in the District (an estimated $153,000 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 2026 and ending with the year 2035, for the purpose of acquiring, constructing, improving, maintaining and operating fire protection and emergency medical service facilities, vehicles and equipment, including both movable and immovable property, that are to be used to provide fire protection and medical services in the District?

  • YesApproved

    71.5% 399 votes

  • No

    28.5% 159 votes

By precinct in Rapides 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 419 votes cast at the polls in 3 precincts. The 139 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

558 votes cast; 45.4% of the 1,323 registered voters in the area turned out.

Road District No. 10A Proposition (Millage Extension & Rededication)

Road District No. 10A, 10.04 Mills Ext. & Reded. - PJ - 10 Yrs.

Passed: 65.4% voted yes and 34.6% voted no.

What the ballot said

Shall Road District No. 10A of the Parish of Rapides, State of Louisiana (the "District"), continue to levy a special tax of 10.04 mills (the "Tax") on all the property subject to taxation in the District (an estimated $1,496,000 reasonably expected at this time to be collected from the levy of the Tax for an entire year), for an additional 10 years through the year 2035, and shall the proceeds of the Tax heretofore and hereafter collected be rededicated for the purpose of constructing, improving, maintaining and keeping in repair the public roads, highways, bridges and related drainage facilities within the District, including related ditching and drainage and equipment?

  • YesApproved

    65.4% 2,754 votes

  • No

    34.6% 1,457 votes

By precinct in Rapides 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 2,643 votes cast at the polls in 20 precincts. The 1,568 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

4,211 votes cast; 37.7% of the 12,039 registered voters in the area turned out.

Road District Number 7A Proposition (Millage Extension & Rededication)

Road District Number 7A, 5.56 Mills Ext. & Reded. - PJ - 10 Yrs.

Passed: 58.0% voted yes and 42.0% voted no.

What the ballot said

Shall Road District Number 7A of Rapides Parish, State of Louisiana (the "District"), continue to levy a special tax of 5.56 mills (the "Tax") on all the property subject to taxation in the District (an estimated $849,500 reasonably expected at this time to be collected from the levy of the Tax for an entire year), for an additional 10 years through the year 2035, and shall the proceeds of the Tax heretofore and hereafter collected be rededicated for the purpose of constructing, improving, maintaining and keeping in repair the public roads, highways, bridges and related drainage facilities within the District, including related ditching and drainage and equipment?

  • YesApproved

    58.0% 629 votes

  • No

    42.0% 456 votes

By precinct in Rapides 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 797 votes cast at the polls in 10 precincts. The 288 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

1,085 votes cast; 46.3% of the 3,036 registered voters in the area turned out.

Road District Number 36 Proposition (Millage Extension & Rededication)

Road District Number 36, 10.77 Mills Ext. & Reded. - PJ - 10 Yrs.

Passed: 56.0% voted yes and 44.0% voted no.

What the ballot said

Shall Road District Number 36 of Rapides Parish, State of Louisiana (the "District"), continue to levy a special tax of 10.77 mills (the "Tax") on all the property subject to taxation in the District (an estimated $1,183,600 reasonably expected at this time to be collected from the levy of the Tax for an entire year), for an additional 10 years through the year 2035, and shall the proceeds of the Tax heretofore and hereafter collected be rededicated for the purpose of constructing, improving, maintaining and keeping in repair the public roads, highways, bridges and related drainage facilities within the District, including related illumination, ditching and drainage, and equipment?

  • YesApproved

    56.0% 1,149 votes

  • No

    44.0% 902 votes

By precinct in Rapides 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 1,279 votes cast at the polls in 15 precincts. The 772 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

2,051 votes cast; 38.5% of the 6,015 registered voters in the area turned out.

Service Area No. 1 of Fire Protection District No. 11 Proposition (Millage Renewal)

Service Area No. 1 of Fire Protection Dist. No. 11, 53.72 Mills Renewal - PJ - 10 Yrs.

Passed: 76.8% voted yes and 23.2% voted no.

What the ballot said

Shall Service Area No. 1 of Fire Protection District No. 11 of the Parish of Rapides, State of Louisiana (the "District"), continue to levy and collect a special tax of 53.72 mills on all property subject to taxation in the District (an estimated $181,800 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 constructing, operating and maintaining fire protection facilities and paying the costs of obtaining water for fire protection purposes?

  • YesApproved

    76.8% 252 votes

  • No

    23.2% 76 votes

By precinct in Rapides 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 271 votes cast at the polls in 3 precincts. The 57 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

328 votes cast; 53.8% of the 688 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 Rapides Parish: Yes 74.3%, No 25.7%.

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 Rapides 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 19,195 votes cast at the polls in 102 precincts. The 9,946 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 Rapides Parish: Yes 82.5%, No 17.5%.

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 Rapides 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 19,358 votes cast at the polls in 102 precincts. The 9,992 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 Rapides Parish: Yes 62.3%, No 37.7%.

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 Rapides 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 18,892 votes cast at the polls in 102 precincts. The 9,806 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 Rapides Parish: Yes 65.7%, No 34.3%.

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 Rapides 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 18,811 votes cast at the polls in 102 precincts. The 9,890 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

  • 15% to 25%
  • 25% to 35%
  • 35% to 45%
  • 45% to 55%
  • 55% to 65%

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