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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.

Evangeline 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(s) of the Peace, Justice of the Peace Ward 3

Hope Landreneau (Democrat) won with 54.5% of the vote.

  • Hope Landreneau DemocratElected

    54.5% 1,742 votes

  • Ruby Deville RepublicanDefeated

    45.5% 1,453 votes

3,195 votes cast.

Constable(s), Justice of the Peace Ward 4

"Tim" Causey (Democrat) won with 55.6% of the vote.

  • "Tim" Causey DemocratElected

    55.6% 698 votes

  • Russell Deshotel DemocratDefeated

    44.4% 558 votes

1,256 votes cast.

Propositions, taxes, and recalls

Local Option Election, (c) Video Poker

Passed: 49.4% voted yes and 50.6% voted no.

  • Yes

    49.4% 5,654 votes

  • NoDefeated

    50.6% 5,793 votes

11,447 votes cast.