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

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Propositions, taxes, and recalls

City of Monroe, Prop. #1 - $31,325,000 Bond - M&C

Passed: 38.3% voted yes and 61.7% voted no.

  • Yes

    38.3% 3,231 votes

  • NoDefeated

    61.7% 5,211 votes

8,442 votes cast.

City of Monroe, Prop. #2 - 11.98 Mill - M&C

Passed: 40.8% voted yes and 59.2% voted no.

  • Yes

    40.8% 3,608 votes

  • NoDefeated

    59.2% 5,237 votes

8,845 votes cast.

City of Monroe, Prop. #3 - 6 Mill - M&C

Passed: 48.5% voted yes and 51.5% voted no.

  • Yes

    48.5% 4,128 votes

  • NoDefeated

    51.5% 4,376 votes

8,504 votes cast.

City of Monroe, Prop. #4 - 7.98 Mill - M&C

Passed: 46.3% voted yes and 53.7% voted no.

  • Yes

    46.3% 3,881 votes

  • NoDefeated

    53.7% 4,504 votes

8,385 votes cast.

Recreation District #1, 5 Mill - Boc

Passed: 56.5% voted yes and 43.5% voted no.

  • YesApproved

    56.5% 436 votes

  • No

    43.5% 335 votes

771 votes cast.