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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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Tensas Parish

Local election results for Saturday, January 17, 1998. Official results from the Louisiana Secretary of State.

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Propositions, taxes, and recalls

P/W Police Jury, Prop. #1, Reded. Health Unit Property Tax

Passed: 70.3% voted yes and 29.7% voted no.

  • YesApproved

    70.3% 591 votes

  • No

    29.7% 250 votes

841 votes cast.

P/W Police Jury, Prop. #2, 10 Mills Renewal

Passed: 64.8% voted yes and 35.2% voted no.

  • YesApproved

    64.8% 542 votes

  • No

    35.2% 294 votes

836 votes cast.

P/W Police Jury, Prop. #3, 1/4% Sales Tax

Passed: 51.6% voted yes and 48.4% voted no.

  • YesApproved

    51.6% 428 votes

  • No

    48.4% 401 votes

829 votes cast.