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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.

Bienville Parish

Local election results for Saturday, May 3, 1986. Official results from the Louisiana Secretary of State.

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Cities, towns, and villages

Town of Arcadia

Mayor, Town of Arcadia

Ray Dean Smith (Other party) won with 55.8% of the vote.

  • Ray Dean Smith Other partyElected

    55.8% 904 votes

  • E. E. "Moe" Letlow, Jr. Other partyDefeated

    44.2% 716 votes

1,620 votes cast.

Propositions, taxes, and recalls

Parishwide, 5 Mill - PJ

Passed: 58.8% voted yes and 41.2% voted no.

  • YesApproved

    58.8% 1,572 votes

  • No

    41.2% 1,103 votes

2,675 votes cast.