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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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St. Landry 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

P/W Police Jury, Horse Racing

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

  • YesApproved

    57.1% 11,720 votes

  • No

    42.9% 8,800 votes

20,520 votes cast.

P/W Police Jury, Offtrack Wagering

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

  • YesApproved

    54.4% 11,088 votes

  • No

    45.6% 9,277 votes

20,365 votes cast.

P/W Police Jury, Slot Machine Gaming

Passed: 54.2% voted yes and 45.8% voted no.

  • YesApproved

    54.2% 11,048 votes

  • No

    45.8% 9,344 votes

20,392 votes cast.

Road Dist. No. 1 of Wd. 3, 10.31 Mills Renewal, Police Jury

Passed: 75.1% voted yes and 24.9% voted no.

  • YesApproved

    75.1% 1,096 votes

  • No

    24.9% 363 votes

1,459 votes cast.

Road Dist. No. 2 of Wd. 1, 10 Mills, Police Jury

Passed: 56.9% voted yes and 43.1% voted no.

  • YesApproved

    56.9% 284 votes

  • No

    43.1% 215 votes

499 votes cast.

Road Dist. No. 12 of Wd.2, 5.12 Mills Renewal, Police Jury

Passed: 72.9% voted yes and 27.1% voted no.

  • YesApproved

    72.9% 1,294 votes

  • No

    27.1% 482 votes

1,776 votes cast.