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On the ballot: U.S. Senate, U.S. House, and proposed constitutional amendments, plus local races in some areas.

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Tangipahoa Parish

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

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Councilman, District 9

Debbie D. Edwards (Democrat) won with 56.8% of the vote.

  • Debbie D. Edwards DemocratElected

    56.8% 893 votes

  • Lloyd Wayne Joiner DemocratDefeated

    25.3% 397 votes

  • Arden Wells Other partyDefeated

    17.9% 282 votes

1,572 votes cast.