An independent guide to Louisiana local government. This is not an official government website.

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.

Allen Parish

Local election results for Tuesday, November 5, 1996. Official results from the Louisiana Secretary of State.

Other elections here
Every election in Allen Parish
Other parishes
Local results for every parish that day
Parish offices today
Allen Parish offices and contacts

Cities, towns, and villages

City of Oakdale

Alderman, District 3, City of Oakdale

Roy Gordon (Democrat) won with 55.9% of the vote.

  • Roy Gordon DemocratElected

    55.9% 322 votes

  • Robert Loman DemocratDefeated

    44.1% 254 votes

576 votes cast.

Courts and judges

Constable, Justice of the Peace Ward 3

E.O. "Cobb" Alexander (Democrat) won with 54.8% of the vote.

  • E.O. "Cobb" Alexander DemocratElected

    54.8% 379 votes

  • Johnny Cole DemocratDefeated

    45.2% 312 votes

691 votes cast.

Propositions, taxes, and recalls

Hospital Service Dist. #3, 3 Mills, Bd. of Comm.

Passed: 58.2% voted yes and 41.8% voted no.

  • YesApproved

    58.2% 2,117 votes

  • No

    41.8% 1,519 votes

3,636 votes cast.

Local Option Election, (b) Riverboat Gaming

Passed: 48.0% voted yes and 52.0% voted no.

  • Yes

    48.0% 3,342 votes

  • NoDefeated

    52.0% 3,614 votes

6,956 votes cast.

Local Option Election, (c) Video Poker

Passed: 46.6% voted yes and 53.4% voted no.

  • Yes

    46.6% 3,228 votes

  • NoDefeated

    53.4% 3,703 votes

6,931 votes cast.