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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.

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Webster Parish

Local election results for Tuesday, March 12, 1996. Official results from the Louisiana Secretary of State.

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Courts and judges

Judge, Court of Appeal, 2nd Circuit, 2nd District, Division C

James Jay Caraway (Democrat) won with 55.6% of the vote.

This race covers 9 parishes; the results below are for all of them. In Webster Parish: James Jay Caraway 56.4%, "Johnny" Evans 43.6%.

  • James Jay Caraway DemocratElected

    55.6% 17,225 votes

  • "Johnny" Evans Other partyDefeated

    44.4% 13,775 votes

31,000 votes cast.

Results by parish
ParishJames Jay Caraway"Johnny" EvansTurnout
Bienville Parish48.2%70151.8%754
Bossier Parish56.4%6,49243.6%5,019
Caldwell Parish41.3%53458.7%760
Claiborne Parish72.0%1,59128.0%620
Jackson Parish41.3%80058.7%1,139
Lincoln Parish58.8%2,76341.2%1,935
Union Parish55.2%1,26044.8%1,021
Webster Parish56.4%2,45543.6%1,898
Winn Parish50.0%62950.0%629

Propositions, taxes, and recalls

P/W Police Jury, 2.68 Mills Renewal

Passed: 67.0% voted yes and 33.0% voted no.

  • YesApproved

    67.0% 2,405 votes

  • No

    33.0% 1,186 votes

3,591 votes cast.

Parish School District, 3.23 Mills Renewal, School Board

Passed: 70.1% voted yes and 29.9% voted no.

  • YesApproved

    70.1% 2,535 votes

  • No

    29.9% 1,082 votes

3,617 votes cast.