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Election day is Tuesday, November 3

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On the ballot: U.S. Senate, U.S. House, and proposed constitutional amendments, plus local races in some areas.

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Franklin Parish

Local election results for Tuesday, March 8, 1988. Official results from the Louisiana Secretary of State.

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RSCC Member(s), 20th Representative District

James G. Sherman (Republican) won with 56.6% of the vote.

This race covers 4 parishes; the results below are for all of them. In Franklin Parish: James G. Sherman 36.9%, Alton Johnston 63.1%.

  • James G. Sherman RepublicanElected

    56.6% 329 votes

  • Alton Johnston RepublicanDefeated

    43.4% 252 votes

581 votes cast.

Results by parish
ParishJames G. ShermanAlton JohnstonTurnout
Caldwell Parish86.6%17413.4%27
Franklin Parish36.9%11663.1%198
Jackson Parish64.9%2435.1%13
Winn Parish51.7%1548.3%14