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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.

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LaSalle 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 Jena

Alderman, Town of Jena

Donnie Cupples (Democrat) won with 50.6% of the vote.

  • Donnie Cupples DemocratElected

    50.6% 705 votes

  • Gladys Denton RepublicanDefeated

    49.4% 688 votes

1,393 votes cast.

Courts and judges

Justice of the Peace, Justice of the Peace District 5

Charles Flaherty (Democrat) won with 51.3% of the vote.

  • Charles Flaherty DemocratElected

    51.3% 657 votes

  • M. C. "Bub" Edwards DemocratDefeated

    48.7% 623 votes

1,280 votes cast.

Constable, Justice of the Peace District 1

Tracy Peppers (Other party) won with 52.8% of the vote.

  • Tracy Peppers Other partyElected

    52.8% 604 votes

  • Marvin Williams DemocratDefeated

    47.2% 539 votes

1,143 votes cast.

Propositions, taxes, and recalls

Communications District, Prop. #2, 911 Surcharge, Police Jury

Passed: 62.8% voted yes and 37.2% voted no.

  • YesApproved

    62.8% 3,549 votes

  • No

    37.2% 2,100 votes

5,649 votes cast.

Law Enforcement District, 15 Mills, Sheriff

Passed: 51.1% voted yes and 48.9% voted no.

  • YesApproved

    51.1% 2,972 votes

  • No

    48.9% 2,841 votes

5,813 votes cast.

Local Option Election, (c) Video Poker

Passed: 34.1% voted yes and 65.9% voted no.

  • Yes

    34.1% 2,029 votes

  • NoDefeated

    65.9% 3,923 votes

5,952 votes cast.

P/W Police Jury, Prop. #1, .55 Mills

Passed: 34.7% voted yes and 65.3% voted no.

  • Yes

    34.7% 1,978 votes

  • NoDefeated

    65.3% 3,730 votes

5,708 votes cast.

Road District #3, 5 Mills, Police Jury

Passed: 42.7% voted yes and 57.3% voted no.

  • Yes

    42.7% 240 votes

  • NoDefeated

    57.3% 322 votes

562 votes cast.

Road District #4, 7 Mills, Police Jury

Passed: 43.0% voted yes and 57.0% voted no.

  • Yes

    43.0% 232 votes

  • NoDefeated

    57.0% 307 votes

539 votes cast.

School District No. 1-A, 2.47 Mills Renewal, School Board

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

  • YesApproved

    61.5% 3,590 votes

  • No

    38.5% 2,248 votes

5,838 votes cast.