An independent guide to Louisiana local government. This is not an official government website.

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.

Ouachita Parish

Local election results for Saturday, April 5, 1997. Official results from the Louisiana Secretary of State.

Other elections here
Every election in Ouachita Parish
Other parishes
Local results for every parish that day
Parish offices today
Ouachita Parish offices and contacts

Cities, towns, and villages

Town of Sterlington

Chief of Police, Town of Sterlington

Warren Keith Thomas, Sr. (Democrat) won with 56.4% of the vote.

  • Warren Keith Thomas, Sr. DemocratElected

    56.4% 198 votes

  • Albert B. Kemper RepublicanDefeated

    21.1% 74 votes

  • Tim Borden DemocratDefeated

    17.1% 60 votes

  • Thelda McManus RepublicanDefeated

    5.4% 19 votes

351 votes cast.