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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.

Every race on the ballotSee your sample ballot and polling placeAll election dates and deadlinesSecretary of State election hotline: 1-800-883-2805

Vermilion Parish

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

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Every election in Vermilion Parish
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Vermilion Parish offices and contacts

Propositions, taxes, and recalls

P/W Police Jury, Prop. #1, Tax Rededication

Passed: 80.5% voted yes and 19.5% voted no.

  • YesApproved

    80.5% 1,448 votes

  • No

    19.5% 351 votes

1,799 votes cast.

P/W Police Jury, Prop. #2, 2.5 Mills Renewal

Passed: 80.5% voted yes and 19.5% voted no.

  • YesApproved

    80.5% 1,446 votes

  • No

    19.5% 351 votes

1,797 votes cast.