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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.

Rapides Parish

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

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Cities, towns, and villages

City of Alexandria

Councilman, District 3, City of Alexandria

Charles Frederick Smith, Jr. (Democrat) won with 61.5% of the vote.

  • Charles Frederick Smith, Jr. DemocratElected

    61.5% 1,997 votes

  • "Joe" Page DemocratDefeated

    38.5% 1,252 votes

3,249 votes cast.

Councilman, District 5, City of Alexandria

Phyllis E. Mayo (Democrat) won with 53.3% of the vote.

  • Phyllis E. Mayo DemocratElected

    53.3% 2,768 votes

  • John S. Chwatal RepublicanDefeated

    46.7% 2,427 votes

5,195 votes cast.