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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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St. James Parish

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

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Propositions, taxes, and recalls

Consolid. Rd. Light. D#3A, 1.25 Mills, Parish Council

Passed: 87.5% voted yes and 12.5% voted no.

  • YesApproved

    87.5% 886 votes

  • No

    12.5% 126 votes

1,012 votes cast.

Dist. V Recreation Dist., 1 Mill Renewal, Parish Council

Passed: 92.0% voted yes and 8.0% voted no.

  • YesApproved

    92.0% 149 votes

  • No

    8.0% 13 votes

162 votes cast.

P/W Council, Prop. #1, 4.75 Mills Renewal

Passed: 86.1% voted yes and 13.9% voted no.

  • YesApproved

    86.1% 1,365 votes

  • No

    13.9% 220 votes

1,585 votes cast.

P/W Council, Prop. #2, 3 Mills Renewal

Passed: 87.4% voted yes and 12.6% voted no.

  • YesApproved

    87.4% 1,386 votes

  • No

    12.6% 199 votes

1,585 votes cast.

P/W Council, Prop. #3, 1.25 Mills

Passed: 87.1% voted yes and 12.9% voted no.

  • YesApproved

    87.1% 1,371 votes

  • No

    12.9% 203 votes

1,574 votes cast.

P/W Council, Prop. #4, 4 Mills Renewal

Passed: 89.8% voted yes and 10.2% voted no.

  • YesApproved

    89.8% 1,391 votes

  • No

    10.2% 158 votes

1,549 votes cast.