Louisiana Election Results
In an election cycle full of drama, politically colorful Louisiana somehow doesn’t have much of it. The state’s congressional contests are not seen as especially competitive, and Louisiana is gearing up for 2019, when Gov. John Bel Edwards, a Democrat, is expected to run for re-election.
U.S. HouseDem. 1 won 0 leadRep. 5 won 0 leadInd. 0 won 0 lead
Dem. Lead Win Flip
Rep. Lead Win Flip
Other Lead Win Flip
State SenateDem. 0 won 0 leadRep. 0 won 0 leadInd. 1 won 0 lead
| District Dist. | Candidate | Rpt. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Ind. | 60%Hensgens | 22%Menard | 100% |
State HouseDem. 0 won 0 leadRep. 0 won 0 leadInd. 1 won 1 lead
| District Dist. | Candidate | Rpt. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 33 Ind. | 54%Moss | 39%Farnum | 100% |
| 90 Ind. | 30%DuBuisson | 25%Raymond | 100% |
Ballot Measures
Amendment 1Prohibit Felons from Office
Convicted felons, unless pardoned, would be barred from seeking or holding public office until five years after completing their sentences.
| Answer | Votes | Pct. |
|---|---|---|
| Yes Yes | 1,090,464 | 74.7% |
| No No | 370,050 | 25.3% |
1,460,514 votes, 100% reporting (3,910 of 3,910 precincts)
Amendment 2Require Unanimous Jury for Felony Convictions
A unanimous verdict of a 12-member jury would be required for a felony conviction. Current law allows convictions when at least 10 of the 12 jurors agree.
| Answer | Votes | Pct. |
|---|---|---|
| Yes Yes | 938,126 | 64.4% |
| No No | 519,716 | 35.6% |
1,457,842 votes, 100% reporting (3,910 of 3,910 precincts)
Amendment 3Political Subdivision Swaps
| Answer | Votes | Pct. |
|---|---|---|
| Yes Yes | 791,681 | 56.0% |
| No No | 621,163 | 44.0% |
1,412,844 votes, 100% reporting (3,910 of 3,910 precincts)
Amendment 4End Traffic Control Funding
| Answer | Votes | Pct. |
|---|---|---|
| Yes Yes | 792,935 | 55.9% |
| No No | 624,658 | 44.1% |
1,417,593 votes, 100% reporting (3,910 of 3,910 precincts)
Amendment 5Property Tax Exemptions
| Answer | Votes | Pct. |
|---|---|---|
| Yes Yes | 1,013,679 | 71.5% |
| No No | 403,962 | 28.5% |
1,417,641 votes, 100% reporting (3,910 of 3,910 precincts)
Amendment 6Phase-In Property Tax Increases
| Answer | Votes | Pct. |
|---|---|---|
| Yes Yes | 809,339 | 57.6% |
| No No | 596,921 | 42.4% |
1,406,260 votes, 100% reporting (3,910 of 3,910 precincts)
Secretary of State
Independent Party Primary
| Candidate | Vote | Pct. |
|---|---|---|
| Ardoin* Kyle Ardoin* | 298,652 | 20.5% |
| Collins-Greenup Gwen Collins-Greenup | 289,070 | 19.8% |
| Free Renee Free | 239,094 | 16.4% |
| Edmonds Rick Edmonds | 164,949 | 11.3% |
| Stokes Julie Stokes | 163,769 | 11.2% |
| Kennedy Thomas Kennedy | 137,048 | 9.4% |
| Crowe A. G. Crowe | 71,494 | 4.9% |
| Cloud Heather Cloud | 71,193 | 4.9% |
| Moreau Matt Moreau | 21,578 | 1.5% |
| Others Others | 630,031 | 43.2% |
1,456,847 votes, 100% reporting (3,910 of 3,910 precincts)
Advances to runoff * Incumbent