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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.

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West Baton Rouge Parish

Local election results for Saturday, April 4, 1987. Official results from the Louisiana Secretary of State.

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State Legislature

State Representative, 60th Representative District

Charles "Charlie Boy" Melancon (Democrat) had the most votes, with 58.9%.

This race covers 3 parishes; the results below are for all of them. In West Baton Rouge Parish: Charles "Charlie Boy" Melancon 61.4%, Gerald "Gert" Dupont 38.6%.

  • Charles "Charlie Boy" Melancon Democrat

    58.9% 9,667 votes

  • Gerald "Gert" Dupont Democrat

    41.1% 6,753 votes

16,420 votes cast.

Results by parish
ParishCharles "Charlie Boy" MelanconGerald "Gert" DupontTurnout
Assumption Parish77.3%3,05622.7%896
Iberville Parish52.1%5,86847.9%5,389
West Baton Rouge Parish61.4%74338.6%468

Propositions, taxes, and recalls

P/W Police Jury Prop, 1.71 Mills - Tax - PJ

Passed: 57.9% voted yes and 42.1% voted no.

  • YesApproved

    57.9% 871 votes

  • No

    42.1% 633 votes

1,504 votes cast.