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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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Franklin Parish

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

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Propositions, taxes, and recalls

Fire Protection Dist. #3, 10 Mills, Bd. of Comm.

Passed: 75.0% voted yes and 25.0% voted no.

  • YesApproved

    75.0% 126 votes

  • No

    25.0% 42 votes

168 votes cast.

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

Passed: 77.0% voted yes and 23.0% voted no.

  • YesApproved

    77.0% 1,181 votes

  • No

    23.0% 353 votes

1,534 votes cast.

P/W Police Jury, Prop. #2, 4.24 Mills Renewal

Passed: 64.6% voted yes and 35.4% voted no.

  • YesApproved

    64.6% 980 votes

  • No

    35.4% 536 votes

1,516 votes cast.

P/W Police Jury, Prop. #3, 4 Mills Renewal

Passed: 67.3% voted yes and 32.7% voted no.

  • YesApproved

    67.3% 1,006 votes

  • No

    32.7% 489 votes

1,495 votes cast.

P/W Police Jury, Prop. #4, 11 Mills Renewal

Passed: 64.1% voted yes and 35.9% voted no.

  • YesApproved

    64.1% 910 votes

  • No

    35.9% 509 votes

1,419 votes cast.

P/W Police Jury, Prop. #5, 8 Mills Renewal

Passed: 64.8% voted yes and 35.2% voted no.

  • YesApproved

    64.8% 979 votes

  • No

    35.2% 532 votes

1,511 votes cast.