An independent guide to Louisiana local government. This is not an official government website.

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.

Orleans Parish

Local election results for Saturday, October 25, 1997. Official results from the Louisiana Secretary of State.

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State Legislature

State Representative, 98th Representative District

Melinda Schwegmann (Democrat) won with 63.3% of the vote.

  • Melinda Schwegmann DemocratElected

    63.3% 4,479 votes

  • George Simno RepublicanDefeated

    36.7% 2,599 votes

7,078 votes cast.