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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.

Orleans Parish

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

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School board

Member of School Board, District 6

Bill Bowers (Democrat) won with 57.4% of the vote.

  • Bill Bowers DemocratElected

    57.4% 2,157 votes

  • Woody Koppel DemocratDefeated

    42.6% 1,601 votes

3,758 votes cast.

Propositions, taxes, and recalls

Lake Forest Estates I.D., Annual Fee, City Council

Passed: 89.2% voted yes and 10.8% voted no.

  • YesApproved

    89.2% 181 votes

  • No

    10.8% 22 votes

203 votes cast.