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Election day is Tuesday, November 3

What's on the ballot and key dates

On the ballot: U.S. Senate, U.S. House, and proposed constitutional amendments, plus local races in some areas.

  • Early voting and absentee ballot requests are now closed.
  • Mailed absentee ballots must reach your parish registrar of voters by Monday, November 2 at 4:30 p.m. A postmark does not count, so mail it early.
  • On election day, polls are open 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. If you are in line when polls close, you can still vote.

Jackson Parish

Local election results for Tuesday, November 2, 1982. Official results from the Louisiana Secretary of State.

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School board

Member of School Board, Ward 4

James "Jim" Fannin (Democrat) won with 54.4% of the vote.

  • James "Jim" Fannin DemocratElected

    54.4% 355 votes

  • Sammy Carter DemocratDefeated

    45.6% 298 votes

653 votes cast.

Member of School Board, Ward 5

Jimmy Bond Golden (Democrat) won with 69.1% of the vote.

  • Jimmy Bond Golden DemocratElected

    69.1% 275 votes

  • Armed M. Mathews DemocratDefeated

    30.9% 123 votes

398 votes cast.