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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.

St. Mary 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 Berwick

Councilman, Town of Berwick

Elaine Thibodeaux Cornes (Republican) won with 54.9% of the vote.

  • Elaine Thibodeaux Cornes RepublicanElected

    54.9% 475 votes

  • Ludness "Lud" Henry RepublicanDefeated

    45.1% 390 votes

865 votes cast.

Propositions, taxes, and recalls

Law Enforce. Sub-Dist. #1, 8 Mills, Sheriff

Passed: 92.0% voted yes and 8.0% voted no.

  • YesApproved

    92.0% 46 votes

  • No

    8.0% 4 votes

50 votes cast.