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Election day is Tuesday, November 3

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On the ballot: U.S. Senate, U.S. House, and proposed constitutional amendments, plus local races in some areas.

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Acadia Parish

Local election results for Tuesday, November 3, 1998. Official results from the Louisiana Secretary of State.

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School board

Member of School Board, District 16

Paul Kent "Joe" Bellon (Republican) won with 52.2% of the vote.

  • Paul Kent "Joe" Bellon RepublicanElected

    52.2% 469 votes

  • Bethamy Latiolais Miller DemocratDefeated

    47.8% 430 votes

899 votes cast.

Cities, towns, and villages

City of Crowley

Chief of Police, City of Crowley

Donald "Don" Alleman (Democrat) won with 56.9% of the vote.

  • Donald "Don" Alleman DemocratElected

    56.9% 2,407 votes

  • Joseph "Joe" Leblanc DemocratDefeated

    43.1% 1,821 votes

4,228 votes cast.

Alderman, Ward 3, Division B, City of Crowley

Laurita D. Pete (Democrat) won with 58.3% of the vote.

  • Laurita D. Pete DemocratElected

    58.3% 668 votes

  • Harry Lee Fusilier DemocratDefeated

    41.7% 477 votes

1,145 votes cast.

City of Eunice

Chief of Police, City of Eunice

Gary "Goose" Fontenot (Other party) won with 55.2% of the vote.

This race covers 2 parishes; the results below are for all of them. In Acadia Parish: Gary "Goose" Fontenot 27.2%, Charles Manuel 72.8%.

  • Gary "Goose" Fontenot Other partyElected

    55.2% 1,831 votes

  • Charles Manuel DemocratDefeated

    44.8% 1,486 votes

3,317 votes cast.

Results by parish
ParishGary "Goose" FontenotCharles ManuelTurnout
Acadia Parish27.2%3172.8%83
St. Landry Parish56.2%1,80043.8%1,403

City of Rayne

Chief of Police, City of Rayne

George Melancon (Democrat) won with 51.1% of the vote.

  • George Melancon DemocratElected

    51.1% 1,836 votes

  • John W. "Piggy" Arceneaux RepublicanDefeated

    48.9% 1,758 votes

3,594 votes cast.

Town of Basile

Mayor, Town of Basile

Carl A. Davis, Sr. (Democrat) won with 55.0% of the vote.

This race covers 2 parishes; the results below are for all of them. In Acadia Parish: Carl A. Davis, Sr. , "Ronnie" Denette .

  • Carl A. Davis, Sr. DemocratElected

    55.0% 401 votes

  • "Ronnie" Denette DemocratDefeated

    45.0% 328 votes

729 votes cast.

Results by parish
ParishCarl A. Davis, Sr."Ronnie" DenetteTurnout
Acadia Parish00
Evangeline Parish55.0%40145.0%328

Chief of Police, Town of Basile

Allen Ivory, Jr. (Democrat) won with 55.1% of the vote.

This race covers 2 parishes; the results below are for all of them. In Acadia Parish: Allen Ivory, Jr. , Wilfred Lafleur .

  • Allen Ivory, Jr. DemocratElected

    55.1% 408 votes

  • Wilfred Lafleur DemocratDefeated

    44.9% 332 votes

740 votes cast.

Results by parish
ParishAllen Ivory, Jr.Wilfred LafleurTurnout
Acadia Parish00
Evangeline Parish55.1%40844.9%332

Town of Church Point

Chief of Police, Town of Church Point

Albert J. Venable, Sr. (Democrat) won with 55.2% of the vote.

  • Albert J. Venable, Sr. DemocratElected

    55.2% 992 votes

  • Floyd Lyons DemocratDefeated

    44.8% 805 votes

1,797 votes cast.

Town of Duson

Mayor, Town of Duson

John E. Lagneaux (Democrat) won with 58.6% of the vote.

This race covers 2 parishes; the results below are for all of them. In Acadia Parish: John E. Lagneaux 53.3%, Johnny P. Thibodeaux 46.7%.

  • John E. Lagneaux DemocratElected

    58.6% 423 votes

  • Johnny P. Thibodeaux Other partyDefeated

    41.4% 299 votes

722 votes cast.

Results by parish
ParishJohn E. LagneauxJohnny P. ThibodeauxTurnout
Acadia Parish53.3%1646.7%14
Lafayette Parish58.8%40741.2%285

Chief of Police, Town of Duson

Roland Lewis (Democrat) won with 50.5% of the vote.

This race covers 2 parishes; the results below are for all of them. In Acadia Parish: Roland Lewis 61.3%, John Loftin 38.7%.

  • Roland Lewis DemocratElected

    50.5% 368 votes

  • John Loftin DemocratDefeated

    49.5% 360 votes

728 votes cast.

Results by parish
ParishRoland LewisJohn LoftinTurnout
Acadia Parish61.3%1938.7%12
Lafayette Parish50.1%34949.9%348

Propositions, taxes, and recalls

Sch. Dist. #7, 6 Mills Renewal, (Evangeline) School Bd.

Passed: 65.3% voted yes and 34.7% voted no.

This race covers 2 parishes; the results below are for all of them. In Acadia Parish: Yes 57.8%, No 42.2%.

  • YesApproved

    65.3% 529 votes

  • No

    34.7% 281 votes

810 votes cast.

Results by parish
ParishYesNoTurnout
Acadia Parish57.8%8942.2%65
Evangeline Parish67.1%44032.9%216