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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.

Claiborne Parish

Local election results for Saturday, November 15, 1997. Official results from the Louisiana Secretary of State.

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Every election in Claiborne Parish
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Propositions, taxes, and recalls

Consolidated Sch. Dist.#1, 4.25 Mills, Parish School Board

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

  • YesApproved

    57.1% 156 votes

  • No

    42.9% 117 votes

273 votes cast.

P/W Police Jury, Prop. #1, 7 Mills Renewal

Passed: 71.7% voted yes and 28.3% voted no.

  • YesApproved

    71.7% 575 votes

  • No

    28.3% 227 votes

802 votes cast.

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

Passed: 72.0% voted yes and 28.0% voted no.

  • YesApproved

    72.0% 575 votes

  • No

    28.0% 224 votes

799 votes cast.