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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.

Tangipahoa 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 Ponchatoula

Alderman, District B, City of Ponchatoula

Frank Self (Democrat) won with 51.2% of the vote.

  • Frank Self DemocratElected

    51.2% 106 votes

  • Melvin McGary, Sr. DemocratDefeated

    48.8% 101 votes

207 votes cast.

Courts and judges

Constable, Justice of the Peace Ward 4

Teresa Grace (Democrat) won with 54.9% of the vote.

  • Teresa Grace DemocratElected

    54.9% 316 votes

  • Austin E. Brumfield RepublicanDefeated

    45.1% 260 votes

576 votes cast.

Propositions, taxes, and recalls

P/W Council, 4 Mills

Passed: 80.3% voted yes and 19.7% voted no.

  • YesApproved

    80.3% 2,451 votes

  • No

    19.7% 602 votes

3,053 votes cast.