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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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Ouachita Parish

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

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Parish offices

Police Juror, District D

Daryll F. Berry (Democrat) won with 53.1% of the vote.

  • Daryll F. Berry DemocratElected

    53.1% 3,385 votes

  • Dorth Blade DemocratDefeated

    46.9% 2,985 votes

6,370 votes cast.

Courts and judges

District Judge, 4th JDC, Election Section 2, Division E

Marcus Clark (Democrat) won with 51.3% of the vote.

This race covers 2 parishes; the results below are for all of them. In Ouachita Parish: Marcus Clark 50.5%, Frederic Amman 49.5%.

  • Marcus Clark DemocratElected

    51.3% 26,828 votes

  • Frederic Amman DemocratDefeated

    48.7% 25,424 votes

52,252 votes cast.

Results by parish
ParishMarcus ClarkFrederic AmmanTurnout
Morehouse Parish54.4%6,32545.6%5,309
Ouachita Parish50.5%20,50349.5%20,115

City Judge, City Court, Division A, City of Monroe

Larry D. Jefferson (Democrat) won with 56.9% of the vote.

  • Larry D. Jefferson DemocratElected

    56.9% 13,747 votes

  • Eddie Lucas RepublicanDefeated

    43.1% 10,398 votes

24,145 votes cast.

City Marshal, City Court, City of Monroe

Richard E. "Dick" Reitzell (Democrat) won with 51.8% of the vote.

  • Richard E. "Dick" Reitzell DemocratElected

    51.8% 12,715 votes

  • Martin Navarro Other partyDefeated

    48.2% 11,837 votes

24,552 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 Ouachita Parish: James H. "Jim" Zeagler 38.6%, Michael L. "Mike" Towns 35.6%, Katherine Brewton 25.8%.

  • 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), 14th Representative District

John A. McDaniel (Republican) and Peggy R. McDaniel (Republican) won.

This race covers 4 parishes; the results below are for all of them. In Ouachita Parish: John A. McDaniel 40.0%, Peggy R. McDaniel 29.8%, Don W. Locke 30.2%.

  • John A. McDaniel RepublicanElected

    42.5% 2,508 votes

  • Peggy R. McDaniel RepublicanElected

    33.9% 1,998 votes

  • Don W. Locke RepublicanDefeated

    23.6% 1,395 votes

5,901 votes cast.

Results by parish
ParishJohn A. McDanielPeggy R. McDanielDon W. LockeTurnout
East Carroll Parish45.1%15727.6%9627.3%95
Morehouse Parish43.9%1,40937.3%1,19818.8%604
Ouachita Parish40.0%63729.8%47530.2%481
West Carroll Parish40.7%30530.6%22928.7%215

RSCC Member(s), 17th Representative District

William A. "Bucky" Hargiss (Republican) won with 51.0% of the vote.

  • William A. "Bucky" Hargiss RepublicanElected

    51.0% 288 votes

  • Robert "Bob" Currie RepublicanDefeated

    49.0% 277 votes

565 votes cast.

Propositions, taxes, and recalls

Local Option Election, (c) Video Poker

Passed: 44.2% voted yes and 55.8% voted no.

  • Yes

    44.2% 20,006 votes

  • NoDefeated

    55.8% 25,238 votes

45,244 votes cast.

Road Lighting Dist. #24, $25.00 Annual Service Charge, P.J.

Passed: 72.4% voted yes and 27.6% voted no.

  • YesApproved

    72.4% 147 votes

  • No

    27.6% 56 votes

203 votes cast.

Road Lighting Dist. #25, $30.00 Annual Service Charge, P.J.

Passed: 58.5% voted yes and 41.5% voted no.

  • YesApproved

    58.5% 226 votes

  • No

    41.5% 160 votes

386 votes cast.

Road Lighting Dist. #26, $30.00 Annual Service Charge, P.J.

Passed: 68.2% voted yes and 31.8% voted no.

  • YesApproved

    68.2% 116 votes

  • No

    31.8% 54 votes

170 votes cast.