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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.
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East Carroll Parish

Local election results for Saturday, May 2, 1998. Official results from the Louisiana Secretary of State.

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Sheriff

Mark W. Shumate (Democrat) won with 62.5% of the vote.

  • Mark W. Shumate DemocratElected

    62.5% 2,062 votes

  • Kevin L. Sumrall DemocratDefeated

    37.5% 1,236 votes

3,298 votes cast.

Propositions, taxes, and recalls

P/W Police Jury, 1% S/U Renewal

Passed: 60.1% voted yes and 39.9% voted no.

  • YesApproved

    60.1% 1,625 votes

  • No

    39.9% 1,077 votes

2,702 votes cast.

Rural Fire Pro. Dist. #1, 2 Mills Renewal, Police Jury

Passed: 65.0% voted yes and 35.0% voted no.

  • YesApproved

    65.0% 705 votes

  • No

    35.0% 380 votes

1,085 votes cast.