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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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Bienville Parish

Local election results for Tuesday, November 5, 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 3

Lorris W. "Bud" Bogan (Democrat) won with 52.8% of the vote.

  • Lorris W. "Bud" Bogan DemocratElected

    52.8% 539 votes

  • David Bolyer DemocratDefeated

    47.2% 482 votes

1,021 votes cast.

Justice of the Peace, Justice of the Peace Ward 4

Sandra E. Coe (Other party) won with 57.5% of the vote.

  • Sandra E. Coe Other partyElected

    57.5% 1,162 votes

  • Doris Scott RepublicanDefeated

    42.5% 859 votes

2,021 votes cast.

Constable, Justice of the Peace Ward 2

John H. Talton, Jr. (Democrat) won with 60.7% of the vote.

  • John H. Talton, Jr. DemocratElected

    60.7% 442 votes

  • Olen W. Jackson DemocratDefeated

    39.3% 286 votes

728 votes cast.

Constable, Justice of the Peace Ward 3

Penny B. Grillette (Democrat) won with 57.3% of the vote.

  • Penny B. Grillette DemocratElected

    57.3% 568 votes

  • Jack D. Sullivan DemocratDefeated

    42.7% 423 votes

991 votes cast.

Party committees

RSCC Member(s), 13th Representative District

James H. "Jim" Zeagler (Republican) and Michael L. "Mike" Towns (Republican) won.

This race covers 5 parishes; the results below are for all of them. In Bienville Parish: James H. "Jim" Zeagler 26.8%, Michael L. "Mike" Towns 45.9%, Katherine Brewton 27.3%.

  • James H. "Jim" Zeagler RepublicanElected

    35.1% 1,412 votes

  • Michael L. "Mike" Towns RepublicanElected

    33.8% 1,363 votes

  • Katherine Brewton RepublicanDefeated

    31.1% 1,252 votes

4,027 votes cast.

Results by parish
ParishJames H. "Jim" ZeaglerMichael L. "Mike" TownsKatherine BrewtonTurnout
Bienville Parish26.8%14945.9%25527.3%152
Jackson Parish36.2%55536.2%55627.6%424
Lincoln Parish34.4%5543.1%6922.5%36
Ouachita Parish38.6%34835.6%32125.8%233
Winn Parish34.9%30518.5%16246.6%407

RSCC Member(s), 24th Representative District

Gerald Holland (Republican) and Robert D. "Bob" Spear (Republican) won.

This race covers 4 parishes; the results below are for all of them. In Bienville Parish: Gerald Holland 39.1%, Robert D. "Bob" Spear 31.0%, J. Casey Simpson 29.9%.

  • Gerald Holland RepublicanElected

    39.8% 1,186 votes

  • Robert D. "Bob" Spear RepublicanElected

    30.8% 920 votes

  • J. Casey Simpson RepublicanDefeated

    29.4% 877 votes

2,983 votes cast.

Results by parish
ParishGerald HollandRobert D. "Bob" SpearJ. Casey SimpsonTurnout
Bienville Parish39.1%16531.0%13129.9%126
De Soto Parish42.6%8432.0%6325.4%50
Red River Parish54.7%37726.6%18318.7%129
Sabine Parish33.4%56032.4%54334.1%572

Propositions, taxes, and recalls

Local Option Election, (c) Video Poker

Passed: 47.9% voted yes and 52.1% voted no.

  • Yes

    47.9% 2,092 votes

  • NoDefeated

    52.1% 2,279 votes

4,371 votes cast.

Mill Creek Rec. & Water, Cons. Dist., 6 Mills, Bd. of Comm.

Passed: 38.5% voted yes and 61.5% voted no.

  • Yes

    38.5% 195 votes

  • NoDefeated

    61.5% 312 votes

507 votes cast.