Primary Election 1936; Jackson Par., Louisiana
Submitter:Sharon K. Ray
Source:Jackson Independent January 24, 1936
Date:27 Mar 2004
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With the largest vote on the history of the state, the administration
candidates swept to an overwhelming victory over the House Rule ticket in
Tuesday primary election. Complete returns in the statewide race from
country parishes could not be learned at press time, but 874 precincts out
of 1573 gave Cleveland Dear-94,686; Leche-218,137. In the state. Senator's
race from the district, Lieut. Governor James A. Noe won out over his two
opponents, L.P. Abernathy and Wood H. Thompson. The vote in Jackson was Noe-
2849, Thompson-912, Abernathy-295. Jackson Parish Sheriff Neil Thomas was
elected for his third term, having received more than 500 votes majority
over two opponents. The vote was Neil Thomas-2409; I.J. Allen-1103; Leon
"Jack" Wilder-730. In the Tax Assessor's race W.S. Barr was re-elected to
that office having received 2578, against 1604 received by his opponent.
L.L. Kilpatrick led the ticket in the Representative race in Jackson Parish
receiving 1123 votes with E.D. Wingate second with 850. Votes cast for other
candidates in the race were: W.T. Holloway, 796; A.A. May, 783; J.O.
Tabarlet, 658. Vote cast for other parish and district officers were as
follows, according to unofficial returns: For District Attorney: Jackson
parish: Bergeron-1230; Everett-698; McBride-2077. Union Parish: Bergeron-
2623; Everett-1065; McBride-1398.For Coroner: Dr. C.S. McDonald, 2282; Dr.
E. Blume,1810. For School Board, Ward One: G.W. Flanagan, 211; Harvey A.
Spillers, 216. For School Board Member Ward Six: W.O. Moore, 365; J.J.
Walker, 349. For School Board Member Ward Seven: W.R. Cook, 173; C.M.
Womack, 152. For Police Jury Ward One: A.M. Harper, 182; Allen P. Head, 159;
B.F. Huey, 47; A.H. Zeigler, 46. Ward Two: J.H. Jones, 728; J.T. Rochelle,
478; J.T. Shankles, 494.