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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.

East Baton Rouge Parish

Local election results for Saturday, April 16, 1988. Official results from the Louisiana Secretary of State.

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Cities, towns, and villages

City of Baker

Councilmen, City of Baker

Louis Dunigan (Democrat), James "Jimmy" Pourciau (Democrat), and John E. Walden (Democrat) won.

  • Louis Dunigan DemocratElected

    19.8% 1,288 votes

  • James "Jimmy" Pourciau DemocratElected

    18.9% 1,228 votes

  • John E. Walden DemocratElected

    17.1% 1,114 votes

  • James "Bodie" Southall DemocratDefeated

    15.6% 1,013 votes

2 other candidates: 28.6% together
Marion "Sonny" Verde Democrat15.4%1,002
Greg Allen Democrat13.1%854

6,499 votes cast.