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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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Orleans Parish

Local election results for Tuesday, November 6, 1990. Official results from the Louisiana Secretary of State.

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Courts and judges

Judge, Civil District Court, Division M

Ronald J. "Ron" Sholes (Democrat) won with 54.6% of the vote.

  • Ronald J. "Ron" Sholes DemocratElected

    54.6% 59,987 votes

  • Gasper J. Schiro DemocratDefeated

    45.4% 49,840 votes

109,827 votes cast.

Judge, Criminal District Court, Division E

Calvin Johnson (Democrat) won with 50.3% of the vote.

  • Calvin Johnson DemocratElected

    50.3% 56,588 votes

  • Salvatore Panzeca DemocratDefeated

    49.7% 55,923 votes

112,511 votes cast.

Propositions, taxes, and recalls

City of New Orleans, P/W - 1 Mill - Council - Juvenile Justice

Passed: 36.8% voted yes and 63.2% voted no.

  • Yes

    36.8% 36,581 votes

  • NoDefeated

    63.2% 62,935 votes

99,516 votes cast.

City of New Orleans, P/W - 1ยข Tax On Immovables - Council

Passed: 27.8% voted yes and 72.2% voted no.

  • Yes

    27.8% 27,799 votes

  • NoDefeated

    72.2% 72,371 votes

100,170 votes cast.

City of New Orleans, Purpose A - Bond - Council - Buildings

Passed: 34.8% voted yes and 65.2% voted no.

  • Yes

    34.8% 37,077 votes

  • NoDefeated

    65.2% 69,435 votes

106,512 votes cast.

City of New Orleans, Purpose B - Bond - Council - Fire Equipment

Passed: 30.6% voted yes and 69.4% voted no.

  • Yes

    30.6% 31,669 votes

  • NoDefeated

    69.4% 71,668 votes

103,337 votes cast.

City of New Orleans, Purpose C - Bond - Council - Park Facilities

Passed: 37.1% voted yes and 62.9% voted no.

  • Yes

    37.1% 37,047 votes

  • NoDefeated

    62.9% 62,680 votes

99,727 votes cast.

City of New Orleans, Purpose D - Bond - Council - Improve City Bld

Passed: 27.9% voted yes and 72.1% voted no.

  • Yes

    27.9% 28,710 votes

  • NoDefeated

    72.1% 74,369 votes

103,079 votes cast.

City of New Orleans, Purpose E - Bond - Council - Develope land

Passed: 39.6% voted yes and 60.4% voted no.

  • Yes

    39.6% 40,386 votes

  • NoDefeated

    60.4% 61,560 votes

101,946 votes cast.

City of New Orleans, Purpose F - Bond - Council - Improve streets

Passed: 28.2% voted yes and 71.8% voted no.

  • Yes

    28.2% 27,072 votes

  • NoDefeated

    71.8% 69,079 votes

96,151 votes cast.

City of New Orleans, Purpose G - Bond - Council - Reconstruction

Passed: 27.5% voted yes and 72.5% voted no.

  • Yes

    27.5% 27,569 votes

  • NoDefeated

    72.5% 72,780 votes

100,349 votes cast.

City of New Orleans HRC, HRC, Council --

Passed: 32.6% voted yes and 67.4% voted no.

  • Yes

    32.6% 29,606 votes

  • NoDefeated

    67.4% 61,341 votes

90,947 votes cast.