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Rapides Parish

Local election results for Saturday, December 7, 2024, including statewide races. Official results from the Louisiana Secretary of State. Each race has a map by precinct.

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Police Juror, District D

Randy Harris (Democrat) won with 58.3% of the vote.

  • Randy Harris DemocratElected

    58.3% 622 votes

  • Ernest P. Nelson DemocratDefeated

    41.7% 444 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%
Randy Harris
Ernest P. Nelson
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 676 votes cast at the polls in 11 precincts. The 390 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

1,066 votes cast; 14.6% of the 7,890 registered voters in the area turned out.

Cities, towns, and villages

City of Alexandria

Councilman at Large, City of Alexandria

Jules R. Green (Democrat) won with 53.8% of the vote.

  • Jules R. Green DemocratElected

    53.8% 2,422 votes

  • "Lee" Rubin IndependentDefeated

    46.2% 2,078 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%
Jules R. Green
"Lee" Rubin
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 2,874 votes cast at the polls in 41 precincts. The 1,626 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

4,500 votes cast; 17.4% of the 28,097 registered voters in the area turned out.

Councilman, District 1, City of Alexandria

Malcolm Larvadain (Democrat) won with 51.4% of the vote.

  • Malcolm Larvadain DemocratElected

    51.4% 315 votes

  • Reddex Washington DemocratDefeated

    48.6% 298 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%
Malcolm Larvadain
Reddex Washington
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

Shows the 426 votes cast at the polls in 13 precincts. The 187 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

613 votes cast; 14.4% of the 4,499 registered voters in the area turned out.

Propositions, taxes, and recalls

Buckeye Recreation District Proposition (Millage Renewal)

Buckeye Recreation District, 6.09 Mills Renewal - BOC - 10 Yrs.

Passed: 60.3% voted yes and 39.7% voted no.

What the ballot said

Shall the Buckeye Recreation District of the Parish of Rapides, State of Louisiana (the "District"), continue to levy and collect a special tax of 6.09 mills on all the property subject to taxation within the District (an estimated $198,000 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 2027 and ending with the year 2036, for the purpose of constructing, maintaining and operating the recreational facilities of the District?

  • YesApproved

    60.3% 270 votes

  • No

    39.7% 178 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 337 votes cast at the polls in 6 precincts. The 111 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

448 votes cast; 10.5% of the 4,315 registered voters in the area turned out.

Fire Protection District No. 10 Proposition (Tax Continuation)

Fire Protection District No. 10, 23.91 Mills Continuation - PJ - 10 Yrs.

Passed: 71.1% voted yes and 28.9% voted no.

What the ballot said

Shall Fire Protection District No. 10 of the Parish of Rapides, State of Louisiana (the "District"), continue to levy and collect a tax of 23.91 mills (the "Tax") on all the property subject to taxation in the District (an estimated $101,000 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 2027 and ending with the year 2036, for the purpose of constructing, operating and maintaining fire protection facilities and paying the costs of obtaining water for fire protection purposes within the District, provided that a portion of the Tax proceeds is required to be contributed to state and statewide retirement systems as provided in R.S. 11:82, said millage to represent a 1.32 mills increase (due to reappraisal) over the 22.59 mills tax authorized to be levied through the year 2026 pursuant to an election held on November 21, 2015?

  • YesApproved

    71.1% 81 votes

  • No

    28.9% 33 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 100 votes cast at the polls in 3 precincts. The 14 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

114 votes cast; 13.1% of the 893 registered voters in the area turned out.

Parishwide Proposition No. 1 of 2 (Renaissance Tax Renewal)

PW Prop. No. 1 of 2 (Renaissance), 2.06 Mills Renewal - PJ - 10 Yrs.

Passed: 55.3% voted yes and 44.7% voted no.

What the ballot said

Shall the Parish of Rapides, State of Louisiana (the "Parish"), continue to levy and collect a tax of 2.06 mills on all property subject to taxation in the Parish (an estimated $2,394,000 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 2025 and ending with the year 2034, for the purpose of continued construction and maintenance and operating expenses of the Juvenile Community Correction Center, Juvenile Detention Center, Juvenile Home Care and Juvenile Shelter Care Center known as "RENAISSANCE" in and for the Parish?

  • YesApproved

    55.3% 6,024 votes

  • No

    44.7% 4,876 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 7,658 votes cast at the polls in 102 precincts. The 3,242 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

10,900 votes cast; 13.5% of the 83,081 registered voters in the area turned out.

Parishwide Proposition No. 2 of 2 (Senior Citizens Tax Renewal)

PW Prop. No. 2 of 2 (Senior Citizens), 1.06 Mills Renewal - PJ - 10 Yrs.

Passed: 61.4% voted yes and 38.6% voted no.

What the ballot said

Shall the Parish of Rapides, State of Louisiana (the "Parish"), continue to levy and collect a tax of 1.06 mills on all the property subject to taxation in the Parish (an estimated $1,232,000 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 2027 and ending with the year 2036, for the purpose of providing funds to match Federal and State funds allocated to Rapides Parish for services to the elderly, including the establishment and maintenance of centers for senior citizens, a work of public improvement for the Parish?

  • YesApproved

    61.4% 6,655 votes

  • No

    38.6% 4,182 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 7,609 votes cast at the polls in 102 precincts. The 3,228 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

10,837 votes cast; 13.5% of the 83,081 registered voters in the area turned out.

Road District No. 3-A Maintenance Proposition (Tax Renewal)

Road District No. 3-A Maintenance, 32 Mills Renewal - PJ - 10 Yrs.

Passed: 63.6% voted yes and 36.4% voted no.

What the ballot said

Shall Road District No. 3-A Maintenance of the Parish of Rapides, State of Louisiana (the "District"), continue to levy and collect a tax of 32 mills on all the property subject to taxation in the District (an estimated $1,038,000 reasonably expected at the time to be collected from the levy of the tax for an entire year), for a period of 10 years, beginning with the year 2027 and ending with the year 2036, for the purpose of constructing, maintaining, and keeping in repair the public roads, highways, and bridges within the District?

  • YesApproved

    63.6% 105 votes

  • No

    36.4% 60 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 139 votes cast at the polls in 7 precincts. The 26 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

165 votes cast; 11.7% of the 1,432 registered voters in the area turned out.

Constitutional amendments

Amendment 1

Provides relative to the investigative authority and membership of the judiciary commission

Passed: 53.3% voted yes and 46.7% voted no.

This race covers 64 parishes; the results below are for all of them. In Rapides Parish: Yes 56.3%, No 43.7%.

What the ballot said

Do you support an amendment to allow the supreme court to sanction a judge upon an investigation by the judiciary commission, and provide that the recommended sanction shall be instituted by the judiciary commission or by a majority of the supreme court, and to provide for the appointment of five members of the judiciary commission? (Amends Article V, Section 25(C); adds Article V, Section 25(A)(4))

  • YesApproved

    53.3% 176,864 votes

  • No

    46.7% 155,252 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 7,463 votes cast at the polls in 102 precincts. The 3,234 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

332,116 votes cast; 11.3% of the 3,071,418 registered voters in the area turned out.

Amendment 2

Provides relative to the timing of consideration and required information of appropriations bills

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 68.2%, No 31.8%.

What the ballot said

Do you support an amendment to require that the legislature wait for at least forty-eight hours prior to concurring in a conference committee report or amendments to a bill appropriating money? (Adds Article III, Section 16(F))

  • YesApproved

    66.0% 219,103 votes

  • No

    34.0% 112,938 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 7,473 votes cast at the polls in 102 precincts. The 3,238 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

332,041 votes cast; 11.3% of the 3,071,418 registered voters in the area turned out.

Amendment 3

Allows the legislature to extend a regular session for a limited time period for a specific purpose

Passed: 57.7% voted yes and 42.3% voted no.

This race covers 64 parishes; the results below are for all of them. In Rapides Parish: Yes 58.1%, No 41.9%.

What the ballot said

Do you support an amendment to allow the legislature to extend a regular session in increments of two days up to a maximum of six days if necessary to pass a bill appropriating money? (Amends Article III, Sections 2(A)(3)(a) and (4)(a); Adds Article III, Section 2(A)(5))

  • YesApproved

    57.7% 191,729 votes

  • No

    42.3% 140,452 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 7,476 votes cast at the polls in 102 precincts. The 3,229 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

332,181 votes cast; 11.3% of the 3,071,418 registered voters in the area turned out.

Amendment 4

Provides relative to the administration of tax sales of immovable property

Passed: 54.6% voted yes and 45.4% voted no.

This race covers 64 parishes; the results below are for all of them. In Rapides Parish: Yes 54.3%, No 45.7%.

What the ballot said

Do you support an amendment to eliminate mandatory tax sales for nonpayment of property taxes and require the legislature to provide for such procedures by law; to limit the amount of penalty and interest on delinquent property taxes; and to provide for the postponement of property tax payments under certain circumstances? (Amends Article VII, Section 25)

  • YesApproved

    54.6% 180,856 votes

  • No

    45.4% 150,423 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 7,442 votes cast at the polls in 102 precincts. The 3,236 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.

331,279 votes cast; 11.3% of the 3,071,418 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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