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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.

Evangeline Parish

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

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Every election in Evangeline Parish
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Evangeline Parish offices and contacts

Cities, towns, and villages

Town of Mamou

Chief of Police, Town of Mamou

Jasper Manuel (Democrat) won with 54.6% of the vote.

  • Jasper Manuel DemocratElected

    54.6% 774 votes

  • Phyllis Soileau DemocratDefeated

    45.4% 643 votes

1,417 votes cast.

Alderman, District 2, Town of Mamou

Wilda Chamberlain (Democrat) won with 57.0% of the vote.

  • Wilda Chamberlain DemocratElected

    57.0% 237 votes

  • "Blackie" Fontenot Other partyDefeated

    43.0% 179 votes

416 votes cast.

Propositions, taxes, and recalls

P/W School Board, 10 Mills Renewal

Passed: 79.5% voted yes and 20.5% voted no.

  • YesApproved

    79.5% 2,588 votes

  • No

    20.5% 666 votes

3,254 votes cast.