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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.

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Rapides Parish

Local election results for Saturday, January 18, 1986. Official results from the Louisiana Secretary of State.

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Propositions, taxes, and recalls

City of Alexandria, Home Rule Charter - Mayor and Councilmen

Passed: 49.3% voted yes and 50.7% voted no.

  • Yes

    49.3% 5,270 votes

  • NoDefeated

    50.7% 5,420 votes

10,690 votes cast.

Cotile School Dist.#22-A, $4,685,000 Bond - SB

Passed: 53.0% voted yes and 47.0% voted no.

  • YesApproved

    53.0% 1,270 votes

  • No

    47.0% 1,128 votes

2,398 votes cast.

Parishwide, 7 Mill - SB

Passed: 76.1% voted yes and 23.9% voted no.

  • YesApproved

    76.1% 14,573 votes

  • No

    23.9% 4,583 votes

19,156 votes cast.

Parishwide #2, 2 Mill - SB

Passed: 76.8% voted yes and 23.2% voted no.

  • YesApproved

    76.8% 14,571 votes

  • No

    23.2% 4,393 votes

18,964 votes cast.

Poland School Dist. #55, 3 Mill - SB

Passed: 79.9% voted yes and 20.1% voted no.

  • YesApproved

    79.9% 366 votes

  • No

    20.1% 92 votes

458 votes cast.

Ruby-Wise School Dist.#56, 3 Mill - SB

Passed: 78.3% voted yes and 21.7% voted no.

  • YesApproved

    78.3% 354 votes

  • No

    21.7% 98 votes

452 votes cast.