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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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Bossier Parish

Local election results for Saturday, October 18, 1997. Official results from the Louisiana Secretary of State.

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Courts and judges

City Judge, City Court, Election Dist. 2, Division D, City of Shreveport

Randy E. Collins (Democrat) won with 59.9% of the vote.

This race covers 2 parishes; the results below are for all of them. In Bossier Parish: Randy E. Collins 53.6%, Carl Henry Franklin 46.4%.

  • Randy E. Collins DemocratElected

    59.9% 7,284 votes

  • Carl Henry Franklin DemocratDefeated

    40.1% 4,868 votes

12,152 votes cast.

Results by parish
ParishRandy E. CollinsCarl Henry FranklinTurnout
Bossier Parish53.6%1546.4%13
Caddo Parish60.0%7,26940.0%4,855

Propositions, taxes, and recalls

P/W Police Jury, Slot Machine Gaming

Passed: 70.1% voted yes and 29.9% voted no.

  • YesApproved

    70.1% 8,033 votes

  • No

    29.9% 3,426 votes

11,459 votes cast.