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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.

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Pointe Coupee Parish

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

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Propositions, taxes, and recalls

P/W Police Jury, Prop. #1, 1/2% S/U

Passed: 50.2% voted yes and 49.8% voted no.

  • YesApproved

    50.2% 1,580 votes

  • No

    49.8% 1,570 votes

3,150 votes cast.

P/W Police Jury, Prop. #2, 1/4% S/U

Passed: 50.8% voted yes and 49.2% voted no.

  • YesApproved

    50.8% 1,561 votes

  • No

    49.2% 1,509 votes

3,070 votes cast.

P/W Police Jury, Prop. #3, 1/4% S/U

Passed: 42.7% voted yes and 57.3% voted no.

  • Yes

    42.7% 1,286 votes

  • NoDefeated

    57.3% 1,726 votes

3,012 votes cast.