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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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Morehouse Parish

Local election results for Saturday, November 16, 1991. Official results from the Louisiana Secretary of State.

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Sheriff

Frank Carroll (Democrat) won with 55.7% of the vote.

  • Frank Carroll DemocratElected

    55.7% 7,523 votes

  • Everett Carruth DemocratDefeated

    44.3% 5,975 votes

13,498 votes cast.

Clerk of Court

Lillian Boyd (Democrat) won with 51.6% of the vote.

  • Lillian Boyd DemocratElected

    51.6% 6,827 votes

  • "Jamie" Patrick DemocratDefeated

    48.4% 6,412 votes

13,239 votes cast.

State Legislature

State Representative, 14th Representative District

Charles R. McDonald (Democrat) won with 56.2% of the vote.

This race covers 4 parishes; the results below are for all of them. In Morehouse Parish: Charles R. McDonald 62.0%, Jess Smith 38.0%.

  • Charles R. McDonald DemocratElected

    56.2% 9,997 votes

  • Jess Smith DemocratDefeated

    43.8% 7,799 votes

17,796 votes cast.

Results by parish
ParishCharles R. McDonaldJess SmithTurnout
East Carroll Parish46.3%42653.7%495
Morehouse Parish62.0%7,01238.0%4,290
Ouachita Parish77.5%2,05322.5%595
West Carroll Parish17.3%50682.7%2,419

Party committees

DSCC Member, 14th Representative District, Office "A"

Mary Belle Barnette (Democrat) won with 59.8% of the vote.

This race covers 4 parishes; the results below are for all of them. In Morehouse Parish: Mary Belle Barnette 51.5%, Opeary H. Loche 48.5%.

  • Mary Belle Barnette DemocratElected

    59.8% 6,239 votes

  • Opeary H. Loche DemocratDefeated

    40.2% 4,186 votes

10,425 votes cast.

Results by parish
ParishMary Belle BarnetteOpeary H. LocheTurnout
East Carroll Parish79.4%37020.6%96
Morehouse Parish51.5%3,68048.5%3,469
Ouachita Parish81.1%1,00718.9%234
West Carroll Parish75.3%1,18224.7%387

DSCC Member, 14th Representative District, Office "B"

Charles E. Herring (Democrat) won with 62.6% of the vote.

This race covers 4 parishes; the results below are for all of them. In Morehouse Parish: Charles E. Herring 70.4%, Paul W. Craig, Sr. 29.6%.

  • Charles E. Herring DemocratElected

    62.6% 6,350 votes

  • Paul W. Craig, Sr. DemocratDefeated

    37.4% 3,801 votes

10,151 votes cast.

Results by parish
ParishCharles E. HerringPaul W. Craig, Sr.Turnout
East Carroll Parish64.0%32736.0%184
Morehouse Parish70.4%4,76029.6%2,003
Ouachita Parish47.2%58152.8%651
West Carroll Parish41.5%68258.5%963

Propositions, taxes, and recalls

P/W School Board, Sales & Use Tax

Passed: 42.0% voted yes and 58.0% voted no.

  • Yes

    42.0% 4,858 votes

  • NoDefeated

    58.0% 6,697 votes

11,555 votes cast.