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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.

Lafourche Parish

Local election results for Saturday, May 3, 1997. Official results from the Louisiana Secretary of State.

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Cities, towns, and villages

Town of Lockport

Alderman, Town of Lockport

Weldon "Chunky" Triche (Democrat) won with 56.5% of the vote.

  • Weldon "Chunky" Triche DemocratElected

    56.5% 384 votes

  • Fran "The Big Guy" Beirs DemocratDefeated

    43.5% 296 votes

680 votes cast.

Propositions, taxes, and recalls

Sales Tax District No. 1, .8% S/U, Parish Council

Passed: 42.9% voted yes and 57.1% voted no.

  • Yes

    42.9% 3,764 votes

  • NoDefeated

    57.1% 5,015 votes

8,779 votes cast.