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Election day is Tuesday, November 3

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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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De Soto Parish

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

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Courts and judges

District Judge, 11th JDC, Division B

Charles B. Adams (Republican) won with 52.1% of the vote.

This race covers 2 parishes; the results below are for all of them. In De Soto Parish: Charles B. Adams 69.1%, John W. "Billy" Pickett 30.9%.

  • Charles B. Adams RepublicanElected

    52.1% 4,359 votes

  • John W. "Billy" Pickett DemocratDefeated

    47.9% 4,010 votes

8,369 votes cast.

Results by parish
ParishCharles B. AdamsJohn W. "Billy" PickettTurnout
De Soto Parish69.1%2,63430.9%1,180
Sabine Parish37.9%1,72562.1%2,830

Propositions, taxes, and recalls

Fire Protection Dist. #3, Annual Service Charge, Bd. of Comm.

Passed: 54.7% voted yes and 45.3% voted no.

  • YesApproved

    54.7% 294 votes

  • No

    45.3% 243 votes

537 votes cast.