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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.

Washington Parish

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

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Courts and judges

Justice of the Peace, Justice of the Peace Ward 5

Christopher H. "Chris" Lewis (Republican) won with 63.9% of the vote.

  • Christopher H. "Chris" Lewis RepublicanElected

    63.9% 479 votes

  • Charlie P. Thomas DemocratDefeated

    16.3% 122 votes

  • Clark K. Harry DemocratDefeated

    16.1% 121 votes

  • Rayford "Ray" Dunaway DemocratDefeated

    3.7% 28 votes

750 votes cast.