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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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Plaquemines Parish

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

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RSCC Member(s), 105th Representative District

Paul J. Chiappetta (Republican) won with 62.9% of the vote.

This race covers 3 parishes; the results below are for all of them. In Plaquemines Parish: Paul J. Chiappetta 74.6%, Therese M. Benit 25.4%.

  • Paul J. Chiappetta RepublicanElected

    62.9% 407 votes

  • Therese M. Benit RepublicanDefeated

    37.1% 240 votes

647 votes cast.

Results by parish
ParishPaul J. ChiappettaTherese M. BenitTurnout
Jefferson Parish39.2%4760.8%73
Plaquemines Parish74.6%30825.4%105
St. Bernard Parish45.6%5254.4%62