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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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Washington Parish

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

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School board

Member of School Board, District 6, City of Bogalusa

No one got a majority, so "Beth" Thompson (Democrat) and Jo Bickham (Republican) went to a runoff.

  • "Beth" Thompson DemocratIn runoff

    36.4% 187 votes

  • Jo Bickham RepublicanIn runoff

    35.0% 180 votes

  • Wyman Garrick DemocratDefeated

    28.6% 147 votes

514 votes cast.

Cities, towns, and villages

City of Bogalusa

Councilman, at Large, City of Bogalusa

Hugh Cassidy III (Republican) won with 57.0% of the vote.

  • Hugh Cassidy III RepublicanElected

    57.0% 1,088 votes

  • Donald R. Cotton DemocratDefeated

    43.0% 820 votes

1,908 votes cast.

Courts and judges

District Judge, 22nd JDC, Division I

"Reggie" Badeaux (Republican) won with 50.6% of the vote.

This race covers 2 parishes; the results below are for all of them. In Washington Parish: "Reggie" Badeaux 40.7%, Edward J. Deano, Jr. 59.3%.

  • "Reggie" Badeaux RepublicanElected

    50.6% 11,693 votes

  • Edward J. Deano, Jr. DemocratDefeated

    49.4% 11,406 votes

23,099 votes cast.

Results by parish
Parish"Reggie" BadeauxEdward J. Deano, Jr.Turnout
St. Tammany Parish53.8%9,41046.2%8,083
Washington Parish40.7%2,28359.3%3,323

Propositions, taxes, and recalls

City of Bogalusa, 1/4% S/U Renewal, City Council

Passed: 67.8% voted yes and 32.2% voted no.

  • YesApproved

    67.8% 1,343 votes

  • No

    32.2% 637 votes

1,980 votes cast.

P/W Police Jury, Adopt Parish HRC

Passed: 61.0% voted yes and 39.0% voted no.

  • YesApproved

    61.0% 3,358 votes

  • No

    39.0% 2,150 votes

5,508 votes cast.

Town of Franklinton, Prop. #1, 3 Mills, Mayor & Bd. of Ald.

Passed: 35.5% voted yes and 64.5% voted no.

  • Yes

    35.5% 184 votes

  • NoDefeated

    64.5% 334 votes

518 votes cast.

Town of Franklinton, Prop. #2, 2 Mills, Mayor & Bd. of Ald.

Passed: 38.6% voted yes and 61.4% voted no.

  • Yes

    38.6% 196 votes

  • NoDefeated

    61.4% 312 votes

508 votes cast.

Town of Franklinton, Prop. #3, 5 Mills, Mayor & Bd. of Ald.

Passed: 36.7% voted yes and 63.3% voted no.

  • Yes

    36.7% 187 votes

  • NoDefeated

    63.3% 323 votes

510 votes cast.

Town of Franklinton, Prop. #4, 5 Mills, Mayor & Bd. of Ald.

Passed: 32.0% voted yes and 68.0% voted no.

  • Yes

    32.0% 160 votes

  • NoDefeated

    68.0% 340 votes

500 votes cast.

Town of Franklinton, Prop. #5, 10 Mills, Mayor & Bd. of Ald.

Passed: 32.5% voted yes and 67.5% voted no.

  • Yes

    32.5% 164 votes

  • NoDefeated

    67.5% 340 votes

504 votes cast.

Town of Franklinton, Prop. #6, 5 Mills, Mayor & Bd. of Ald.

Passed: 37.3% voted yes and 62.7% voted no.

  • Yes

    37.3% 194 votes

  • NoDefeated

    62.7% 326 votes

520 votes cast.