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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.

Richland 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 Rayville

Chief of Police, Town of Rayville

Willie Lee Robinson, Sr. (Democrat) won with 53.3% of the vote.

  • Willie Lee Robinson, Sr. DemocratElected

    53.3% 713 votes

  • Eddie J. Graham DemocratDefeated

    46.7% 624 votes

1,337 votes cast.

Aldermen, Town of Rayville

Oliver N. Holland (Democrat) won with 53.2% of the vote.

  • Oliver N. Holland DemocratElected

    53.2% 676 votes

  • Freddy Rivers DemocratDefeated

    46.8% 594 votes

1,270 votes cast.

Propositions, taxes, and recalls

School District No. 1, Bond, Parish School Board

Passed: 39.8% voted yes and 60.2% voted no.

  • Yes

    39.8% 440 votes

  • NoDefeated

    60.2% 665 votes

1,105 votes cast.

Town of Delhi, #1, 1/2% Sales Tax Renewal, Mayor & Bd.

Passed: 43.9% voted yes and 56.1% voted no.

  • Yes

    43.9% 306 votes

  • NoDefeated

    56.1% 391 votes

697 votes cast.

Town of Delhi, #2, 1% Sales Tax Renewal, Mayor & Bd.

Passed: 44.5% voted yes and 55.5% voted no.

  • Yes

    44.5% 306 votes

  • NoDefeated

    55.5% 382 votes

688 votes cast.