However , the parish voted 75.9 percent for the Republican Goldwater - Miller slate .
In October 1964 , Cawthorn was appointed to head the Johnson - Humphrey campaign for DeSoto Parish .
The parish voted 75.9 percent for the Republican Goldwater - Miller slate .
In October 1964 , Cawthorn was appointed to head the Johnson - Humphrey campaign for DeSoto Parish .