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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.

Winn 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

Village of Dodson

Alderman, Village of Dodson

Carolyn R. Taylor (Democrat) won with 53.5% of the vote.

  • Carolyn R. Taylor DemocratElected

    53.5% 91 votes

  • Verna Hollingsworth DemocratDefeated

    46.5% 79 votes

170 votes cast.

Courts and judges

Justice of the Peace, Justice of the Peace Ward 9

Tammy M. Griffin (Democrat) won with 56.7% of the vote.

  • Tammy M. Griffin DemocratElected

    56.7% 122 votes

  • Dianne Jordan DemocratDefeated

    43.3% 93 votes

215 votes cast.