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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.

Richland Parish

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

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Town of Rayville

Aldermen, Town of Rayville

John H. Hooks, Jr. (Democrat) and "Beth" Haynes (Democrat) won.

  • John H. Hooks, Jr. DemocratElected

    29.3% 509 votes

  • "Beth" Haynes DemocratElected

    27.0% 469 votes

  • David Ross DemocratDefeated

    22.0% 382 votes

  • Leslie J. Downes DemocratDefeated

    21.7% 378 votes

1,738 votes cast.