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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.

Franklin Parish

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

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Cities, towns, and villages

Town of Winnsboro

Mayor, Town of Winnsboro

Jack Hammons (Democrat) won with 51.7% of the vote.

  • Jack Hammons DemocratElected

    51.7% 1,027 votes

  • Billy Cobb DemocratDefeated

    48.3% 961 votes

1,988 votes cast.

Propositions, taxes, and recalls

Franklin School District, Bond, School Board

Passed: 18.4% voted yes and 81.6% voted no.

  • Yes

    18.4% 732 votes

  • NoDefeated

    81.6% 3,257 votes

3,989 votes cast.

P/W School Board, 1/2% S/U

Passed: 19.8% voted yes and 80.2% voted no.

  • Yes

    19.8% 822 votes

  • NoDefeated

    80.2% 3,336 votes

4,158 votes cast.