An independent guide to Louisiana local government. This is not an official government website.

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.

Orleans Parish

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

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School board

Members of School Board

John F. Robbert (Democrat) won with 53.6% of the vote.

  • John F. Robbert DemocratElected

    53.6% 44,375 votes

  • Dwight L. McKenna DemocratIn runoff

    46.4% 38,387 votes

82,762 votes cast.

State Legislature

State Representative, 99th Representative District

G. J. Forster (Other party) won with 59.6% of the vote.

  • G. J. Forster Other partyElected

    59.6% 5,292 votes

  • J. J. Landry, Jr. Other partyDefeated

    40.4% 3,585 votes

8,877 votes cast.