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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. John the Baptist Parish

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

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Propositions, taxes, and recalls

Mosquito Abatement Dist., Prop. #3, .5 Mills Renewal, Council

Passed: 57.6% voted yes and 42.4% voted no.

  • YesApproved

    57.6% 1,152 votes

  • No

    42.4% 848 votes

2,000 votes cast.

P/W Council, Prop. #1, 1 Mill Renewal

Passed: 61.4% voted yes and 38.6% voted no.

  • YesApproved

    61.4% 1,204 votes

  • No

    38.6% 757 votes

1,961 votes cast.

P/W Council, Prop. #4, Bond

Passed: 56.9% voted yes and 43.1% voted no.

  • YesApproved

    56.9% 1,140 votes

  • No

    43.1% 863 votes

2,003 votes cast.

Road Lighting District #1, Prop. #2, 4.99 Mills Renewal, Council

Passed: 65.1% voted yes and 34.9% voted no.

  • YesApproved

    65.1% 1,298 votes

  • No

    34.9% 697 votes

1,995 votes cast.