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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.

Ouachita Parish

Local election results for Saturday, April 20, 1996. Official results from the Louisiana Secretary of State.

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Cities, towns, and villages

City of Monroe

Mayor, City of Monroe

Abe E. Pierce III (Democrat) won with 51.0% of the vote.

  • Abe E. Pierce III DemocratElected

    51.0% 9,874 votes

  • John Bryant RepublicanDefeated

    49.0% 9,489 votes

19,363 votes cast.

Town of Richwood

Mayor, Town of Richwood

Edward L. Harris (Democrat) won with 57.6% of the vote.

  • Edward L. Harris DemocratElected

    57.6% 269 votes

  • Ronald C. Morris DemocratDefeated

    42.4% 198 votes

467 votes cast.

Propositions, taxes, and recalls

Town of Sterlington, Sunday Alcohol, Mayor & Bd. of Ald.

Passed: 63.7% voted yes and 36.3% voted no.

  • YesApproved

    63.7% 137 votes

  • No

    36.3% 78 votes

215 votes cast.