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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.

St. James Parish

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

Other elections here
Every election in St. James Parish
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Local results for every parish that day
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St. James Parish offices and contacts

Propositions, taxes, and recalls

Local Option Election, (b) Riverboat Gaming

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

  • YesApproved

    61.0% 5,530 votes

  • No

    39.0% 3,529 votes

9,059 votes cast.

Local Option Election, (c) Video Poker

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

  • YesApproved

    57.0% 4,773 votes

  • No

    43.0% 3,600 votes

8,373 votes cast.