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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.

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De Soto Parish

Local election results for Saturday, July 19, 1997. Official results from the Louisiana Secretary of State.

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Propositions, taxes, and recalls

Fire Protection Dist. 5, 9.47 Mills Renewal, Bd. of Comm.

Passed: 81.7% voted yes and 18.3% voted no.

  • YesApproved

    81.7% 179 votes

  • No

    18.3% 40 votes

219 votes cast.

P/W Police Jury, Prop. #1, Bond

Passed: 63.2% voted yes and 36.8% voted no.

  • YesApproved

    63.2% 1,272 votes

  • No

    36.8% 740 votes

2,012 votes cast.

P/W Police Jury, Prop. #2, 1 Mill

Passed: 62.1% voted yes and 37.9% voted no.

  • YesApproved

    62.1% 1,252 votes

  • No

    37.9% 764 votes

2,016 votes cast.

School District No. 2, Bond, School Board

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

  • YesApproved

    57.3% 203 votes

  • No

    42.7% 151 votes

354 votes cast.

Town of Logansport, 1% S/U Renewal, Mayor & Bd. of Ald.

Passed: 65.2% voted yes and 34.8% voted no.

  • YesApproved

    65.2% 88 votes

  • No

    34.8% 47 votes

135 votes cast.

Village of S. Mansfield, Sunday Alcohol, Mayor & Bd. of Ald.

Passed: 45.6% voted yes and 54.4% voted no.

  • Yes

    45.6% 26 votes

  • NoDefeated

    54.4% 31 votes

57 votes cast.