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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.

Madison Parish

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

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Cities, towns, and villages

Village of Richmond

Mayor, Village of Richmond

E.L. (ebb) Ferguson (Other party) won with 51.5% of the vote.

  • E.L. (ebb) Ferguson Other partyElected

    51.5% 100 votes

  • Robert J. Kivett, Sr. RepublicanDefeated

    48.5% 94 votes

194 votes cast.

Propositions, taxes, and recalls

Assessment District, 1.5 Mills, Assessor

Passed: 45.4% voted yes and 54.6% voted no.

  • Yes

    45.4% 832 votes

  • NoDefeated

    54.6% 1,001 votes

1,833 votes cast.

City of Tallulah, #1, 1/2% S/U, Mayor & Bd. of Ald.

Passed: 43.0% voted yes and 57.0% voted no.

  • Yes

    43.0% 527 votes

  • NoDefeated

    57.0% 700 votes

1,227 votes cast.

City of Tallulah, #2, 4 Mills, Mayor & Bd. of Ald.

Passed: 42.9% voted yes and 57.1% voted no.

  • Yes

    42.9% 514 votes

  • NoDefeated

    57.1% 685 votes

1,199 votes cast.

Law Enforcement District, 1/2% S/U, Sheriff

Passed: 58.7% voted yes and 41.3% voted no.

  • YesApproved

    58.7% 1,086 votes

  • No

    41.3% 765 votes

1,851 votes cast.