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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.

De Soto Parish

Local election results for Saturday, April 4, 1998. Official results from the Louisiana Secretary of State.

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Cities, towns, and villages

City of Mansfield

Mayor, City of Mansfield

Harold L. Cornett (Democrat) won with 68.2% of the vote.

  • Harold L. Cornett DemocratElected

    68.2% 739 votes

  • Johnathan Smith DemocratDefeated

    31.8% 344 votes

1,083 votes cast.

Alderman, District E, City of Mansfield

Dezell Sudds (Democrat) won with 59.4% of the vote.

  • Dezell Sudds DemocratElected

    59.4% 104 votes

  • Roy Jones DemocratDefeated

    40.6% 71 votes

175 votes cast.

Village of Longstreet

Mayor, Village of Longstreet

Connie Jackson (Democrat) won with 58.8% of the vote.

  • Connie Jackson DemocratElected

    58.8% 40 votes

  • Woodie B. Bagwell DemocratDefeated

    41.2% 28 votes

68 votes cast.