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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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West Baton Rouge 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

Educational Fac. Improve., Dist. of P/W Sch. Dist., #6 1/10 of 1% S/U

Passed: 27.2% voted yes and 72.8% voted no.

  • Yes

    27.2% 1,032 votes

  • NoDefeated

    72.8% 2,758 votes

3,790 votes cast.

P/W School Board, #1, 1/2% S/U

Passed: 30.4% voted yes and 69.6% voted no.

  • Yes

    30.4% 1,180 votes

  • NoDefeated

    69.6% 2,704 votes

3,884 votes cast.

P/W School District #3, #2, 8 Mills, School Board

Passed: 29.3% voted yes and 70.7% voted no.

  • Yes

    29.3% 1,130 votes

  • NoDefeated

    70.7% 2,732 votes

3,862 votes cast.

P/W School District #3, #3, 5 Mills, School Board

Passed: 29.8% voted yes and 70.2% voted no.

  • Yes

    29.8% 1,142 votes

  • NoDefeated

    70.2% 2,694 votes

3,836 votes cast.

P/W School District #3, #4, 7 Mills, School Board

Passed: 27.8% voted yes and 72.2% voted no.

  • Yes

    27.8% 1,070 votes

  • NoDefeated

    72.2% 2,779 votes

3,849 votes cast.

P/W School District #3, #5, 2 Mills, School Board

Passed: 27.1% voted yes and 72.9% voted no.

  • Yes

    27.1% 1,044 votes

  • NoDefeated

    72.9% 2,809 votes

3,853 votes cast.

Town of Brusly, Sunday Alcohol, Bd. of Ald.

Passed: 46.1% voted yes and 53.9% voted no.

  • Yes

    46.1% 269 votes

  • NoDefeated

    53.9% 314 votes

583 votes cast.