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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.

Tangipahoa 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 Hammond

Mayor, City of Hammond

No one got a majority, so Mayson Foster (Republican) and Louis J. Tallo (Democrat) went to a runoff.

  • Mayson Foster RepublicanIn runoff

    35.5% 1,323 votes

  • Louis J. Tallo DemocratIn runoff

    25.3% 946 votes

  • Willie Johnson DemocratDefeated

    17.9% 668 votes

  • Betty Robinson DemocratDefeated

    15.5% 577 votes

2 other candidates: 5.8% together
John Montecino Republican4.6%173
R. L. "Reggie" Reed Republican1.2%45

3,732 votes cast.

Propositions, taxes, and recalls

Gravity Drainage Dist. #4, 2 Mills, Bd. of Comm.

Passed: 63.5% voted yes and 36.5% voted no.

  • Yes

    63.5% 129 votes

  • NoDefeated

    36.5% 74 votes

203 votes cast.