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.

Rapides 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 D

Israel B. Curtis (Democrat) won with 52.6% of the vote.

  • Israel B. Curtis DemocratElected

    52.6% 1,685 votes

  • Howard Joffrion DemocratDefeated

    47.4% 1,520 votes

3,205 votes cast.

Cities, towns, and villages

City of Alexandria

Mayor, City of Alexandria

John K. Snyder (Democrat) won with 53.7% of the vote.

  • John K. Snyder DemocratElected

    53.7% 8,340 votes

  • Carroll E. Lanier DemocratDefeated

    46.3% 7,187 votes

15,527 votes cast.

Councilman, District 2, City of Alexandria

Columbus Goodman (Democrat) won with 55.5% of the vote.

  • Columbus Goodman DemocratElected

    55.5% 1,227 votes

  • John E. Allen, Jr. DemocratDefeated

    44.5% 983 votes

2,210 votes cast.