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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.

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St. Tammany 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 Slidell

Council Members at Large, City of Slidell

Joseph L. "Joe" Martinez (Republican) won with 51.9% of the vote.

  • Joseph L. "Joe" Martinez RepublicanElected

    51.9% 1,360 votes

  • Brian C. Deese RepublicanDefeated

    48.1% 1,262 votes

2,622 votes cast.

Propositions, taxes, and recalls

City of Slidell, Rededicate Tax - M&C

Passed: 66.2% voted yes and 33.8% voted no.

  • YesApproved

    66.2% 1,685 votes

  • No

    33.8% 860 votes

2,545 votes cast.

St. Tammany Levee Dist., Referendum - PJ

Passed: 74.1% voted yes and 25.9% voted no.

  • YesApproved

    74.1% 785 votes

  • No

    25.9% 274 votes

1,059 votes cast.

Sub-Rd Dist. 2 of Dist 14, $1,500,000 Bond - PJ

Passed: 83.0% voted yes and 17.0% voted no.

  • YesApproved

    83.0% 439 votes

  • No

    17.0% 90 votes

529 votes cast.