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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Local election results for Saturday, June 27, 2026, including statewide races. Official results from the Louisiana Secretary of State. Each race has a map by precinct.
Mark A. Mertens (Republican) won with 56.8% of the vote.
Mark A. Mertens RepublicanElected
56.8%420 votes
Samantha Stanley No partyDefeated
43.2%320 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 A. Mertens
Samantha Stanley
Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 352 votes cast at the polls in 7 precincts. The 388 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.
Results by precinct
740 votes cast; 36.8% of the 2,056 registered voters in the area turned out.
Statewide and federal races in Rapides Parish
U.S. Senator (Democratic primary)
"Jamie" Davis (Democrat) advanced to the general election.
This race covers 64 parishes; the results below are for all of them. In Rapides Parish: "Jamie" Davis 79.0%, Gary Crockett 21.0%.
"Jamie" Davis DemocratAdvances
79.9%156,789 votes
Gary Crockett DemocratDefeated
20.1%39,423 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%
"Jamie" Davis
Gary Crockett
Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 2,899 votes cast at the polls in 102 precincts. The 1,845 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.
Results by precinct
196,212 votes cast; 11.2% of the 1,815,202 registered voters in the area turned out.
U.S. Senator (Republican primary)
Julia Letlow (Republican) advanced to the general election.
This race covers 64 parishes; the results below are for all of them. In Rapides Parish: Julia Letlow 44.5%, John Fleming 55.5%.
Julia Letlow RepublicanAdvances
56.9%180,002 votes
John Fleming RepublicanDefeated
43.1%136,591 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%
Julia Letlow
John Fleming
Another candidate, or a tie
Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 7,825 votes cast at the polls in 102 precincts. The 3,465 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.
Results by precinct
316,593 votes cast; 17.4% of the 1,837,853 registered voters in the area turned out.
Propositions, taxes, and recalls
Consolidated School District Number 62 Proposition No. 1 of 2 (Millage Renewal)
Cons. School Dist. Number 62 Prop. No. 1 of 2, 4.27 Mills Renewal - SB - 10 Yrs.
Passed: 55.7% voted yes and 44.3% voted no.
What the ballot said
Shall Consolidated School District Number 62 of Rapides Parish, Louisiana (the "District"), continue to levy a special tax of 4.27 mills on all property subject to taxation in the District (an estimated $2,312,000 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, improving, maintaining and/or operating the public schools and public school system in the District?
YesApproved
55.7%3,501 votes
No
44.3%2,785 votes
By precinct in Rapides Parish
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Which side won each precinct, and by how much
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55 to 65%
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Yes
No
Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 4,047 votes cast at the polls in 49 precincts. The 2,239 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.
Results by precinct
6,286 votes cast; 19.2% of the 34,501 registered voters in the area turned out.
Consolidated School District Number 62 Proposition No. 2 of 2 (Millage Renewal)
Cons. School Dist. Number 62 Prop. No. 2 of 2, 4.25 Mills Renewal - SB - 10 Yrs.
Passed: 55.4% voted yes and 44.6% voted no.
What the ballot said
Shall Consolidated School District Number 62 of Rapides Parish, Louisiana (the "District"), continue to levy a special tax of 4.25 mills on all property subject to taxation in the District (an estimated $2,301,000 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, acquiring, extending, improving, maintaining and/or operating the public schools and public school system in the District?
YesApproved
55.4%3,465 votes
No
44.6%2,795 votes
By precinct in Rapides Parish
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Which side won each precinct, and by how much
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Yes
No
A tie
Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 4,020 votes cast at the polls in 49 precincts. The 2,240 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.
Results by precinct
6,260 votes cast; 19.2% of the 34,501 registered voters in the area turned out.
Gravity Drainage District No. 2 Proposition (Millage Renewal)
Shall Gravity Drainage District No. 2 of the Parish of Rapides, State of Louisiana (the "District"), continue to levy a special tax of 10 mills on all the property subject to taxation within the District (an estimated $1,263,000 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 2029 and ending with the year 2038, for the purpose of acquiring, constructing, improving, maintaining and operating gravity drainage and other flood prevention works permitted by law?
YesApproved
67.1%790 votes
No
32.9%387 votes
By precinct in Rapides Parish
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Which side won each precinct, and by how much
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Yes
No
A tie
Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 775 votes cast at the polls in 12 precincts. The 402 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.
Results by precinct
1,177 votes cast; 19.8% of the 6,293 registered voters in the area turned out.
Pineville School District No. 52 Proposition (Millage Renewal)
Pineville School District No. 52, 6.96 Mills Renewal - SB - 10 Yrs.
Passed: 63.9% voted yes and 36.1% voted no.
What the ballot said
Shall Pineville School District Number 52 of Rapides Parish, Louisiana (the "District"), continue to levy a special tax of 6.96 mills on all property subject to taxation in the District (an estimated $687,000 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, improving, maintaining and/or operating the public schools and public school system in the District?
YesApproved
63.9%968 votes
No
36.1%547 votes
By precinct in Rapides Parish
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Which side won each precinct, and by how much
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Yes
No
A tie
Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 783 votes cast at the polls in 15 precincts. The 732 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.
Results by precinct
1,515 votes cast; 19.5% of the 8,122 registered voters in the area turned out.
Poland School District Number 55 Proposition No. 1 of 3 (Millage Renewal)
Poland School Dist. Number 55 Prop. No. 1 of 3, 4.71 Mills Renewal - SB - 10 Yrs.
Passed: 78.8% voted yes and 21.2% voted no.
What the ballot said
Shall Poland School District Number 55 of Rapides Parish, Louisiana (the "District"), continue to levy a special tax of 4.71 mills on all property subject to taxation in the District (an estimated $76,000 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, improving, maintaining and/or operating the Food Preservation Laboratory and programs in connection therewith in the District, including the payment of salaries therefor?
YesApproved
78.8%249 votes
No
21.2%67 votes
By precinct in Rapides Parish
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Which side won each precinct, and by how much
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55 to 65%
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Yes
No
Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 256 votes cast at the polls in 2 precincts. The 60 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.
Results by precinct
316 votes cast; 26.5% of the 1,234 registered voters in the area turned out.
Poland School District Number 55 Proposition No. 2 of 3 (Millage Renewal)
Poland School Dist. Number 55 Prop. No. 2 of 3, 4.17 Mills Renewal - SB - 10 Yrs.
Passed: 77.7% voted yes and 22.3% voted no.
What the ballot said
Shall Poland School District Number 55 of Rapides Parish, Louisiana (the "District"), continue to levy a special tax of 4.17 mills on all property subject to taxation in the District (an estimated $67,100 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, improving, maintaining and/or operating schools in the District and facilities and programs in connection therewith?
YesApproved
77.7%247 votes
No
22.3%71 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 256 votes cast at the polls in 2 precincts. The 62 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.
Results by precinct
318 votes cast; 26.5% of the 1,234 registered voters in the area turned out.
Poland School District Number 55 Proposition No. 3 of 3 (Millage Renewal)
Poland School Dist. Number 55 Prop. No. 3 of 3, 2.09 Mills Renewal - SB - 10 Yrs.
Passed: 77.6% voted yes and 22.4% voted no.
What the ballot said
Shall Poland School District No. 55 of Rapides Parish, Louisiana (the "District"), continue to levy a special tax of 2.09 mills on all property subject to taxation in the District (an estimated $34,000 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, improving, maintaining and/or operating the Food Preservation Laboratory and programs in connection therewith in the District, including payment of salaries therefor?
YesApproved
77.6%246 votes
No
22.4%71 votes
By precinct in Rapides Parish
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Which side won each precinct, and by how much
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Over 65%
Yes
No
Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 255 votes cast at the polls in 2 precincts. The 62 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.
Results by precinct
317 votes cast; 26.5% of the 1,234 registered voters in the area turned out.
Law Enforcement District Proposition (Millage Renewal)
Shall the Law Enforcement District of the Parish of Rapides, State of Louisiana (the "District"), continue to levy a special tax of 9.60 mills on all property subject to taxation in the District (an estimated $11,390,800 reasonably expected at this time to be collected from the levy of the tax for an entire year), for a period of 15 years, beginning with the year 2030 and ending with the year 2044, for the purpose of continuing to fund the Office of the Sheriff of Rapides Parish?
YesApproved
60.2%9,806 votes
No
39.8%6,496 votes
By precinct in Rapides Parish
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Which side won each precinct, and by how much
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55 to 65%
Over 65%
Yes
No
A tie
Not voting in this race, or no votes
Shows the 10,800 votes cast at the polls in 102 precincts. The 5,502 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.
Results by precinct
16,302 votes cast; 21.0% of the 80,644 registered voters in the area turned out.
Parishwide School Board Proposition (Millage Renewal)
Shall the Rapides Parish School Board, Rapides Parish, Louisiana, continue to levy a special tax of 12.06 mills on all property subject to taxation in the Parish of Rapides, State of Louisiana (the "Parish") (an estimated $14,310,000 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 giving additional support for the maintenance and operating of the public school system in the Parish?
YesApproved
60.8%9,921 votes
No
39.2%6,393 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 10,810 votes cast at the polls in 102 precincts. The 5,504 early and absentee votes are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't on the map.
Results by precinct
16,314 votes cast; 21.0% of the 80,644 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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15% to 25%
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45% to 55%
Early and absentee voters are counted for the whole parish, not by precinct, so they aren't included here.