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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.

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St. Helena Parish

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

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Assessor

Wesley Blades (Democrat) won with 58.5% of the vote.

  • Wesley Blades DemocratElected

    58.5% 2,555 votes

  • Linda F. Coleman DemocratDefeated

    41.5% 1,814 votes

4,369 votes cast.

Propositions, taxes, and recalls

Hospital Service District, Prop. #1, 2 Mills Renewal, Bd. of Comm.

Passed: 64.0% voted yes and 36.0% voted no.

  • YesApproved

    64.0% 2,446 votes

  • No

    36.0% 1,375 votes

3,821 votes cast.

Hospital Service District, Prop. #2, 5 Mills Renewal, Bd. of Comm.

Passed: 62.3% voted yes and 37.7% voted no.

  • YesApproved

    62.3% 2,267 votes

  • No

    37.7% 1,369 votes

3,636 votes cast.

P/W Police Jury, 2.5 Mills Renewal

Passed: 61.2% voted yes and 38.8% voted no.

  • YesApproved

    61.2% 2,292 votes

  • No

    38.8% 1,452 votes

3,744 votes cast.