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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.

Caddo Parish

Local election results for Saturday, December 13, 1997. Official results from the Louisiana Secretary of State.

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State Legislature

State Representative, 5th Representative District

Wayne Waddell (Republican) won with 54.3% of the vote.

  • Wayne Waddell RepublicanElected

    54.3% 2,710 votes

  • Judy Boykin RepublicanDefeated

    45.7% 2,278 votes

4,988 votes cast.