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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.

St. Mary 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

City of Franklin

Councilmen, City of Franklin

Lee C. Firmin (Democrat) won with 55.8% of the vote.

  • Lee C. Firmin DemocratElected

    55.8% 919 votes

  • Sarah Belle "Sam" Minor DemocratDefeated

    44.2% 727 votes

1,646 votes cast.

Propositions, taxes, and recalls

Hospital Service Dist. #3, 6 Mill - BOC

Passed: 69.2% voted yes and 30.8% voted no.

  • YesApproved

    69.2% 1,130 votes

  • No

    30.8% 502 votes

1,632 votes cast.

Sewerage District #2, 5 Mill - BOS

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

  • YesApproved

    60.0% 337 votes

  • No

    40.0% 225 votes

562 votes cast.