On the ballot: U.S. House general elections where no candidate won in November, plus a special election for State Senate District 14 in East Baton Rouge Parish.
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Early voting: November 28 to December 5 (closed Sunday, November 29), 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.
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On election day, polls are open 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. If you are in line when polls close, you can still vote.
Today is election day. Polls are open 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. If you are in line when polls close, you can still vote.
Ronnie Williams, Jr. (Democrat) won with 53.0% of the vote.
Ronnie Williams, Jr. DemocratElected
53.0%2,496 votes
Lee Posey IndependentDefeated
47.0%2,215 votes
By precinct in Natchitoches Parish
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Who got the most votes in each precinct, and their share
Under 50%
50 to 60%
Over 60%
Ronnie Williams, Jr.
Lee Posey
Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 1,749 votes cast at the polls in 21 precincts. The 2,962 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.
Results by precinct
4,711 votes cast; 46.0% of the 10,285 registered voters in the area turned out.
Councilman at Large, City of Natchitoches
Betty Sawyer Smith (Democrat) won with 53.5% of the vote.
Betty Sawyer Smith DemocratElected
53.5%2,478 votes
"Greg" Burke DemocratDefeated
46.5%2,154 votes
By precinct in Natchitoches Parish
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Who got the most votes in each precinct, and their share
Under 50%
50 to 60%
Over 60%
Betty Sawyer Smith
"Greg" Burke
Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 1,700 votes cast at the polls in 21 precincts. The 2,932 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.
Results by precinct
4,632 votes cast; 46.0% of the 10,285 registered voters in the area turned out.
Village of Clarence
Aldermen, Village of Clarence
Scheryl Kelsey (Republican) won with 63.7% of the vote.
Scheryl Kelsey RepublicanElected
63.7%79 votes
Tamala T Chatman DemocratDefeated
36.3%45 votes
By precinct in Natchitoches Parish
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Who got the most votes in each precinct, and their share
Under 50%
50 to 60%
Over 60%
Scheryl Kelsey
Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 93 votes cast at the polls in 2 precincts. The 31 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.
Results by precinct
124 votes cast; 37.2% of the 333 registered voters in the area turned out.
Propositions, taxes, and recalls
Consolidated School District No. 7 Proposition (Millage)
Consolidated School District No. 7, 10 Mills - SB - 5 Yrs.
Passed: 52.3% voted yes and 47.7% voted no.
What the ballot said
Shall Consolidated School District No. 7 of the Parish of Natchitoches, State of Louisiana (the "District"), levy a special tax of 10 mills on all property subject to taxation within the District for a period of 5 years, beginning with the year 2024 and ending with the year 2028 (an estimated $1,014,000 reasonably expected at this time to be collected from the levy of the tax for an entire year), for the purpose of constructing, improving, maintaining and operating Goldonna Elementary/Jr. High School, including payment of salaries and benefits of teachers and other employees and the purchase of equipment and supplies?
YesApproved
52.3%320 votes
No
47.7%292 votes
By precinct in Natchitoches 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 523 votes cast at the polls in 9 precincts. The 89 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.
Results by precinct
612 votes cast; 25.6% of the 2,409 registered voters in the area turned out.
Fire Protection District No. 2 Proposition (Millage)
Fire Protection District No. 2, 10 Mills - BOC - 10 Yrs.
Passed: 82.3% voted yes and 17.7% voted no.
What the ballot said
Shall Fire Protection District No. 2 of the Parish of Natchitoches, State of Louisiana (the "District"), levy a 10 mills tax on all property subject to taxation with the District (an estimated $103,300 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 acquiring, constructing, improving, maintaining and/or operating fire protection facilities and equipment in and for said District, including paying the cost of obtaining water for fire protection purposes?
YesApproved
82.3%214 votes
No
17.7%46 votes
By precinct in Natchitoches 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 219 votes cast at the polls in 4 precincts. The 41 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.
Results by precinct
260 votes cast; 39.9% of the 659 registered voters in the area turned out.
Fire Protection District No. 9 Proposition (Millage)
Fire Protection District No. 9, 9.67 Mills - BOC - 10 Yrs.
Passed: 78.6% voted yes and 21.4% voted no.
What the ballot said
Shall Fire Protection District No. 9 of the Parish of Natchitoches, State of Louisiana (the "District"), levy a 9.67 mills tax on all property subject to taxation within the District (an estimated $650,000 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 constructing, improving, maintaining and/or operating fire protection facilities in and for the District, including purchasing fire trucks and other related equipment, building fire stations and obtaining water for fire protection purpose?
YesApproved
78.6%254 votes
No
21.4%69 votes
By precinct in Natchitoches 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 275 votes cast at the polls in 5 precincts. The 48 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.
Results by precinct
323 votes cast; 19.4% of the 1,688 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
5% to 25%
25% to 45%
45% to 65%
65% to 85%
85% to 105%
Early and absentee voters are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't included here.