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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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Grant 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

Town of Colfax

Aldermen, Town of Colfax

Alan D. Futrell (Democrat), Suzanne Bowen (Democrat), Gayle (Sonny) Tyler (Republican), Rod Richardson (Democrat), and Cynthia Aaron-Thomas (Democrat) won.

  • Alan D. Futrell DemocratElected

    17.2% 317 votes

  • Suzanne Bowen DemocratElected

    15.1% 278 votes

  • Gayle (Sonny) Tyler RepublicanElected

    13.4% 247 votes

  • Rod Richardson DemocratElected

    13.3% 245 votes

  • Cynthia Aaron-Thomas DemocratElected

    12.9% 238 votes

3 other candidates: 28.0% together
Belvin Bruins Democrat12.2%224
Tommy Williams Democrat12.1%222
Brandon H. "Hook" Henderson Democrat3.8%70

1,841 votes cast.

Village of Dry Prong

Alderman, Village of Dry Prong

Ida Pace (Other party) won with 99.0% of the vote.

  • Ida Pace Other partyElected

    99.0% 97 votes

  • Harold Richards Other partyDefeated

    1.0% 1 votes

98 votes cast.

Propositions, taxes, and recalls

Election District #4 ABP, Prop. #1, Wet & Dry, Police Jury

Passed: 34.2% voted yes and 65.8% voted no.

  • Yes

    34.2% 131 votes

  • NoDefeated

    65.8% 252 votes

383 votes cast.

Election District #4 ABP, Prop. #2, Wet & Dry, Police Jury

Passed: 26.6% voted yes and 73.4% voted no.

  • Yes

    26.6% 101 votes

  • NoDefeated

    73.4% 278 votes

379 votes cast.

Election District #4 ABP, Prop. #3, Wet & Dry, Police Jury

Passed: 26.7% voted yes and 73.3% voted no.

  • Yes

    26.7% 101 votes

  • NoDefeated

    73.3% 277 votes

378 votes cast.

Election District #4 ABP, Prop. #4, Wet & Dry, Police Jury

Passed: 26.8% voted yes and 73.2% voted no.

  • Yes

    26.8% 102 votes

  • NoDefeated

    73.2% 278 votes

380 votes cast.

Election District #4 ABP, Prop. #5, Wet & Dry, Police Jury

Passed: 28.7% voted yes and 71.3% voted no.

  • Yes

    28.7% 109 votes

  • NoDefeated

    71.3% 271 votes

380 votes cast.