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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.

Ouachita 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, District B

Richard L. Mitchell (Democrat) won with 50.2% of the vote.

  • Richard L. Mitchell DemocratElected

    50.2% 1,602 votes

  • Robert "Bob" McGowen DemocratDefeated

    49.8% 1,589 votes

3,191 votes cast.

Member of School Board, District E

Tom R. Bond (Democrat) won with 64.2% of the vote.

  • Tom R. Bond DemocratElected

    64.2% 1,838 votes

  • William O. Gay RepublicanDefeated

    35.8% 1,026 votes

2,864 votes cast.