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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.

Franklin Parish

Local election results for Saturday, September 21, 1996. Official results from the Louisiana Secretary of State.

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Courts and judges

Justice of the Peace, Justice of the Peace District 1

William H. Till (Republican) won with 53.9% of the vote.

  • William H. Till RepublicanElected

    53.9% 351 votes

  • Carl King DemocratDefeated

    46.1% 300 votes

651 votes cast.

Constable, Justice of the Peace District 8

Harold Brown (Democrat) won with 57.9% of the vote.

  • Harold Brown DemocratElected

    57.9% 277 votes

  • Ronald Tarver, Sr. DemocratDefeated

    42.1% 201 votes

478 votes cast.

Propositions, taxes, and recalls

P/W School Board, 1% S/U

Passed: 36.1% voted yes and 63.9% voted no.

  • Yes

    36.1% 2,042 votes

  • NoDefeated

    63.9% 3,614 votes

5,656 votes cast.

P/W School District, Bond, School Board

Passed: 35.3% voted yes and 64.7% voted no.

  • Yes

    35.3% 2,033 votes

  • NoDefeated

    64.7% 3,720 votes

5,753 votes cast.

Village of Baskin, 1% S/U, Bd. of Ald.

Passed: 43.0% voted yes and 57.0% voted no.

  • Yes

    43.0% 34 votes

  • NoDefeated

    57.0% 45 votes

79 votes cast.