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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.

Madison Parish

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

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Propositions, taxes, and recalls

Local Option Election, (b) Riverboat Gaming

Passed: 61.3% voted yes and 38.7% voted no.

  • YesApproved

    61.3% 2,417 votes

  • No

    38.7% 1,528 votes

3,945 votes cast.

Local Option Election, (C) Video Poker

Passed: 61.0% voted yes and 39.0% voted no.

  • YesApproved

    61.0% 2,311 votes

  • No

    39.0% 1,478 votes

3,789 votes cast.

P/W Police Jury, #1, 1/2% S/U Renewal

Passed: 69.9% voted yes and 30.1% voted no.

  • YesApproved

    69.9% 2,717 votes

  • No

    30.1% 1,172 votes

3,889 votes cast.

P/W Police Jury, #2, Millage Rededication

Passed: 65.8% voted yes and 34.2% voted no.

  • YesApproved

    65.8% 2,420 votes

  • No

    34.2% 1,259 votes

3,679 votes cast.