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On the ballot: U.S. Senate, U.S. House, and proposed constitutional amendments, plus local races in some areas.

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Plaquemines 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 Ward 2

Herbert Williams, Jr. (Democrat) won with 65.1% of the vote.

  • Herbert Williams, Jr. DemocratElected

    65.1% 228 votes

  • Vincent J. "Bup" Odo DemocratDefeated

    34.9% 122 votes

350 votes cast.

Justice of the Peace, Justice of the Peace Ward 5

Marla F. Cooper (Democrat) won with 77.2% of the vote.

  • Marla F. Cooper DemocratElected

    77.2% 328 votes

  • Stanley A. Dobard DemocratDefeated

    22.8% 97 votes

425 votes cast.

Justice of the Peace, Justice of the Peace Ward 6

Davey Lee L. Naquin, Jr. (Democrat) won with 65.3% of the vote.

  • Davey Lee L. Naquin, Jr. DemocratElected

    65.3% 1,476 votes

  • Larry L. Chedville DemocratDefeated

    34.7% 785 votes

2,261 votes cast.

Justice of the Peace, Justice of the Peace Ward 7

Konrad Becnel (Democrat) won with 56.3% of the vote.

  • Konrad Becnel DemocratElected

    56.3% 278 votes

  • Eric J. Becnel DemocratDefeated

    43.7% 216 votes

494 votes cast.

Constable, Justice of the Peace Ward 1

Eugene J. White (Democrat) won with 71.6% of the vote.

  • Eugene J. White DemocratElected

    71.6% 244 votes

  • John F. Deffes, Sr. DemocratDefeated

    28.4% 97 votes

341 votes cast.

Constable, Justice of the Peace Ward 2

Dalon Bienemy (Democrat) won with 67.2% of the vote.

  • Dalon Bienemy DemocratElected

    67.2% 231 votes

  • Leonard L. Lauga DemocratDefeated

    32.8% 113 votes

344 votes cast.

Propositions, taxes, and recalls

P/W Council, Prop. #1, 1% S/U

Passed: 18.8% voted yes and 81.2% voted no.

  • Yes

    18.8% 1,051 votes

  • NoDefeated

    81.2% 4,533 votes

5,584 votes cast.

P/W Council, Prop. #2, 10 Mills

Passed: 15.6% voted yes and 84.4% voted no.

  • Yes

    15.6% 833 votes

  • NoDefeated

    84.4% 4,517 votes

5,350 votes cast.