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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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Caddo Parish

Local election results for Saturday, April 5, 1986. Official results from the Louisiana Secretary of State.

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Cities, towns, and villages

Town of Blanchard

Aldermen, Town of Blanchard

E. Reid Brau (Other party), Unknown Gibbons (Other party), John M. Gardner (Other party), Larry J. Permenter (Other party), and T. R. "Tres" Redmon (Republican) won.

  • E. Reid Brau Other partyElected

    19.0% 238 votes

  • Unknown Gibbons Other partyElected

    16.8% 211 votes

  • John M. Gardner Other partyElected

    16.7% 209 votes

  • Larry J. Permenter Other partyElected

    16.3% 204 votes

  • T. R. "Tres" Redmon RepublicanElected

    16.1% 202 votes

1 other candidate: 15.2% together
Unknown Wallis Other party15.2%191

1,255 votes cast.

Propositions, taxes, and recalls

City Of Shreveport, Prop # 1 with Bossier Parish

Passed: 60.0% voted yes and 40.0% voted no.

  • YesApproved

    60.0% 19,984 votes

  • No

    40.0% 13,296 votes

33,280 votes cast.

Communication Dist #1, 911 Service Charge

Passed: 57.7% voted yes and 42.3% voted no.

  • YesApproved

    57.7% 17,094 votes

  • No

    42.3% 12,523 votes

29,617 votes cast.

Parishwide, Courthouse - 3 mill

Passed: 69.7% voted yes and 30.3% voted no.

  • YesApproved

    69.7% 21,476 votes

  • No

    30.3% 9,322 votes

30,798 votes cast.

Parishwide, Juv Court - 2 Mill

Passed: 71.9% voted yes and 28.1% voted no.

  • YesApproved

    71.9% 22,206 votes

  • No

    28.1% 8,682 votes

30,888 votes cast.

Parishwide, Parish Jail - 4 Mill

Passed: 71.3% voted yes and 28.7% voted no.

  • YesApproved

    71.3% 24,019 votes

  • No

    28.7% 9,651 votes

33,670 votes cast.