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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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St. Bernard 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 of the Peace, Justice of the Peace Ward I

Guy McInnis (Other party) won with 53.0% of the vote.

  • Guy McInnis Other partyElected

    53.0% 2,019 votes

  • John L. Calico DemocratDefeated

    47.0% 1,793 votes

3,812 votes cast.

Justice of the Peace, Justice of the Peace Ward K

Lester "Mutt" Nicosia (Democrat) won with 58.1% of the vote.

  • Lester "Mutt" Nicosia DemocratElected

    58.1% 1,438 votes

  • Myrty Alfonso DemocratDefeated

    41.9% 1,035 votes

2,473 votes cast.

Constable, Justice of the Peace Ward J

Benjamin P. "Benny" Ruiz (Democrat) won with 64.4% of the vote.

  • Benjamin P. "Benny" Ruiz DemocratElected

    64.4% 1,978 votes

  • Lorenzo Nunez Other partyDefeated

    35.6% 1,094 votes

3,072 votes cast.

Party committees

RSCC Member(s), 103rd Representative District

Lynn Dean (Republican) and "Mike" Bayham (Republican) won.

This race covers 2 parishes; the results below are for all of them. In St. Bernard Parish: Lynn Dean 46.9%, "Mike" Bayham 25.6%, Lynette R. DiFatta 27.4%.

  • Lynn Dean RepublicanElected

    45.4% 1,356 votes

  • "Mike" Bayham RepublicanElected

    27.7% 826 votes

  • Lynette R. DiFatta RepublicanDefeated

    26.9% 803 votes

2,985 votes cast.

Results by parish
ParishLynn Dean"Mike" BayhamLynette R. DiFattaTurnout
Orleans Parish35.4%13741.3%16023.3%90
St. Bernard Parish46.9%1,21925.6%66627.4%713

Propositions, taxes, and recalls

Local Option Election, (b) Riverboat Gaming

Passed: 62.6% voted yes and 37.4% voted no.

  • YesApproved

    62.6% 18,094 votes

  • No

    37.4% 10,809 votes

28,903 votes cast.

Local Option Election, (c) Video Poker

Passed: 65.1% voted yes and 34.9% voted no.

  • YesApproved

    65.1% 18,491 votes

  • No

    34.9% 9,923 votes

28,414 votes cast.

P/W Council, #1, HRC (Fees)

Passed: 40.3% voted yes and 59.7% voted no.

  • Yes

    40.3% 8,859 votes

  • NoDefeated

    59.7% 13,105 votes

21,964 votes cast.

P/W Council, #2, HRC (Appointments)

Passed: 44.1% voted yes and 55.9% voted no.

  • Yes

    44.1% 9,408 votes

  • NoDefeated

    55.9% 11,931 votes

21,339 votes cast.

P/W Council, 1 Mill

Passed: 52.5% voted yes and 47.5% voted no.

  • YesApproved

    52.5% 11,368 votes

  • No

    47.5% 10,283 votes

21,651 votes cast.

P/W School Board, #1, 1/4% S/U

Passed: 44.6% voted yes and 55.4% voted no.

  • Yes

    44.6% 9,323 votes

  • NoDefeated

    55.4% 11,580 votes

20,903 votes cast.

P/W School Board, #2, 1/4% S/U

Passed: 45.0% voted yes and 55.0% voted no.

  • Yes

    45.0% 9,605 votes

  • NoDefeated

    55.0% 11,719 votes

21,324 votes cast.

School District No. 1, Bond, School Board

Passed: 52.5% voted yes and 47.5% voted no.

  • YesApproved

    52.5% 11,506 votes

  • No

    47.5% 10,428 votes

21,934 votes cast.