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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.

Vermilion 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

City of Kaplan

Mayor, City of Kaplan

Levi J. Schexnider (Democrat) won with 55.4% of the vote.

  • Levi J. Schexnider DemocratElected

    55.4% 1,178 votes

  • Nancy Matthews DemocratDefeated

    44.6% 949 votes

2,127 votes cast.

Alderman, District B, City of Kaplan

Warren L. Whaley, Sr. (Democrat) won with 53.5% of the vote.

  • Warren L. Whaley, Sr. DemocratElected

    53.5% 364 votes

  • Thomas Baudoin DemocratDefeated

    46.5% 317 votes

681 votes cast.

Propositions, taxes, and recalls

City of Abbeville, 1/4 cent S/U, City Council

Passed: 80.8% voted yes and 19.2% voted no.

  • YesApproved

    80.8% 1,171 votes

  • No

    19.2% 279 votes

1,450 votes cast.

Gravity Drainage Dist. #2, 8.13 Mills Renewal, Bd. of Comm.

Passed: 77.3% voted yes and 22.7% voted no.

  • YesApproved

    77.3% 1,044 votes

  • No

    22.7% 307 votes

1,351 votes cast.