Here are the unofficial results of the October 4, 2008, Congressional election primaries for the Republicans and Democrats.
Republican Party
John Fleming: 14,500 votes, 35.14%
“Chris” Gorman: 14,070 votes, 34.1%
“Jeff” Thompson: 12,693 votes, 30.76%Democratic Party
Willie Banks: 17,620 votes, 22.961%
Paul J. Carmouche: 36,930 votes, 48.12%
Artis “Doc” Cash: 6,065 votes, 7.9%
John Milkovich: 16,135 votes, 21.02%
Looks like both parties will have runoffs on the Nov. 4 ballot with the general election on Dec. 6th along with 2 independents.
If you want state-wide results, here is a link to the Louisiana Secretary of State Election Results query:
http://www400.sos.louisiana.gov:8090/cgibin/?rqstyp=elcinq&rqsdta=start
Simply select what results you want to view, choose the correct election date, and get the results. That is one of the greatest benefit of the Internet – near instant communications!
