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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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Winn Parish

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

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Courts and judges

District Attorney, 8th JDC

Terry R. Reeves (Democrat) won with 53.0% of the vote.

  • Terry R. Reeves DemocratElected

    53.0% 4,020 votes

  • Charles B. Bice DemocratDefeated

    47.0% 3,560 votes

7,580 votes cast.

City Judge, City Court, City of Winnfield

Jacque D. Derr (Democrat) won with 56.1% of the vote.

  • Jacque D. Derr DemocratElected

    56.1% 3,520 votes

  • W. Fred Smith DemocratDefeated

    43.9% 2,756 votes

6,276 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 Winn Parish: James H. "Jim" Zeagler 34.9%, Michael L. "Mike" Towns 18.5%, Katherine Brewton 46.6%.

  • 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

Propositions, taxes, and recalls

Local Option Election, (b) Riverboat Gaming

Passed: 42.6% voted yes and 57.4% voted no.

  • Yes

    42.6% 2,464 votes

  • NoDefeated

    57.4% 3,318 votes

5,782 votes cast.

Local Option Election, (c) Video Poker

Passed: 42.2% voted yes and 57.8% voted no.

  • Yes

    42.2% 2,424 votes

  • NoDefeated

    57.8% 3,317 votes

5,741 votes cast.