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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.

Grant Parish

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

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Cities, towns, and villages

Town of Montgomery

Alderman, Town of Montgomery

Clarence Walker (Republican) won with 52.0% of the vote.

  • Clarence Walker RepublicanElected

    52.0% 192 votes

  • Darren C. Miller RepublicanDefeated

    48.0% 177 votes

369 votes cast.

Courts and judges

Constable, Justice of the Peace District A

Charles Litton (Other party) won with 61.9% of the vote.

  • Charles Litton Other partyElected

    61.9% 897 votes

  • Gerald Chelette DemocratDefeated

    38.1% 552 votes

1,449 votes cast.

Propositions, taxes, and recalls

Local Option Election, (b) Riverboat Gaming

Passed: 38.8% voted yes and 61.2% voted no.

  • Yes

    38.8% 2,412 votes

  • NoDefeated

    61.2% 3,797 votes

6,209 votes cast.

Local Option Election, (c) Video Poker

Passed: 39.5% voted yes and 60.5% voted no.

  • Yes

    39.5% 2,427 votes

  • NoDefeated

    60.5% 3,725 votes

6,152 votes cast.