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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.

St. James Parish

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

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Town of Gramercy

Alderman, District 3, Town of Gramercy

Alvin "Shark" St.Pierre, Jr. (Democrat) won with 52.7% of the vote.

  • Alvin "Shark" St.Pierre, Jr. DemocratElected

    52.7% 98 votes

  • Joe Samrow, Jr. DemocratDefeated

    47.3% 88 votes

186 votes cast.