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Election day is Tuesday, November 3

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On the ballot: U.S. Senate, U.S. House, and proposed constitutional amendments, plus local races in some areas.

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Plaquemines Parish

Local election results for Saturday, March 7, 1998. Official results from the Louisiana Secretary of State.

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Judge, Court of Appeal, 4th Circuit at Large

James F. McKay III (Democrat) won with 53.2% of the vote.

This race covers 3 parishes; the results below are for all of them. In Plaquemines Parish: James F. McKay III 43.4%, David Marcello 56.6%.

  • James F. McKay III DemocratElected

    53.2% 24,832 votes

  • David Marcello DemocratDefeated

    46.8% 21,880 votes

46,712 votes cast.

Results by parish
ParishJames F. McKay IIIDavid MarcelloTurnout
Orleans Parish50.5%21,02349.5%20,635
Plaquemines Parish43.4%54156.6%705
St. Bernard Parish85.8%3,26814.2%540