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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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Lafourche Parish

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

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Member, Greater Lafourche Port Commission, Division I

Ervin "Vin" Bruce (Democrat) won with 50.1% of the vote.

  • Ervin "Vin" Bruce DemocratElected

    50.1% 2,254 votes

  • Harris "Chuckie" Cheramie, Jr. DemocratDefeated

    49.9% 2,241 votes

4,495 votes cast.

School board

Member of School Board, District 14

Paul Chiquet (Democrat) won with 57.3% of the vote.

  • Paul Chiquet DemocratElected

    57.3% 778 votes

  • Velma Duet DemocratDefeated

    42.7% 579 votes

1,357 votes cast.

Cities, towns, and villages

City of Thibodaux

Mayor, City of Thibodaux

Charles Caillouet (Democrat) won with 53.4% of the vote.

  • Charles Caillouet DemocratElected

    53.4% 2,393 votes

  • Michael L. Oncale DemocratDefeated

    46.6% 2,086 votes

4,479 votes cast.

Councilman, District B, City of Thibodaux

"Gene" Richard (Democrat) won with 56.7% of the vote.

  • "Gene" Richard DemocratElected

    56.7% 853 votes

  • Chad Mire DemocratDefeated

    43.3% 652 votes

1,505 votes cast.

Courts and judges

District Judge, 17th JDC, Division A

John E. LeBlanc (Democrat) won with 52.5% of the vote.

  • John E. LeBlanc DemocratElected

    52.5% 9,679 votes

  • Louis "Thad" Toups DemocratDefeated

    47.5% 8,746 votes

18,425 votes cast.

Propositions, taxes, and recalls

Fire Protection Dist. #6, Prop. #1, Bond, Parish Council

Passed: 61.8% voted yes and 38.2% voted no.

  • YesApproved

    61.8% 1,139 votes

  • No

    38.2% 704 votes

1,843 votes cast.

Fire Protection Dist. #6, Prop. #2, 5.25 Mills, Parish Council

Passed: 62.5% voted yes and 37.5% voted no.

  • YesApproved

    62.5% 1,150 votes

  • No

    37.5% 689 votes

1,839 votes cast.

P/W Council, 5.41 Mills Renewal

Passed: 54.6% voted yes and 45.4% voted no.

  • YesApproved

    54.6% 9,761 votes

  • No

    45.4% 8,104 votes

17,865 votes cast.

Road District No. 1, 5 Mills Renewal, Council

Passed: 54.2% voted yes and 45.8% voted no.

  • YesApproved

    54.2% 7,035 votes

  • No

    45.8% 5,939 votes

12,974 votes cast.