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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.

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Richland 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 9

Robert L. Boughton (Democrat) won with 54.5% of the vote.

  • Robert L. Boughton DemocratElected

    54.5% 385 votes

  • David L. Barton DemocratDefeated

    45.5% 322 votes

707 votes cast.

Cities, towns, and villages

Town of Delhi

Alderman, District A, Town of Delhi

Shirley A. McDade (Democrat) won with 64.0% of the vote.

  • Shirley A. McDade DemocratElected

    64.0% 178 votes

  • Larry W. Rancher DemocratDefeated

    36.0% 100 votes

278 votes cast.

Alderman, District C, Town of Delhi

Perry Smith (Democrat) won with 50.6% of the vote.

  • Perry Smith DemocratElected

    50.6% 117 votes

  • Beverly A. Smith DemocratDefeated

    49.4% 114 votes

231 votes cast.

Propositions, taxes, and recalls

P/W Police Jury, Prop. #1, 1.17 Mills (Pub. Health)

Passed: 73.7% voted yes and 26.3% voted no.

  • YesApproved

    73.7% 3,475 votes

  • No

    26.3% 1,241 votes

4,716 votes cast.

P/W Police Jury, Prop. #2, 4.52 Mills (Library)

Passed: 75.8% voted yes and 24.2% voted no.

  • YesApproved

    75.8% 3,498 votes

  • No

    24.2% 1,118 votes

4,616 votes cast.

P/W Police Jury, Prop. #3, 2.15 Mills (Library)

Passed: 76.7% voted yes and 23.3% voted no.

  • YesApproved

    76.7% 3,586 votes

  • No

    23.3% 1,088 votes

4,674 votes cast.

Town of Delhi, Prop. #1, 1/2% S/U, Mayor & Bd. of Ald.

Passed: 67.6% voted yes and 32.4% voted no.

  • YesApproved

    67.6% 576 votes

  • No

    32.4% 276 votes

852 votes cast.

Town of Delhi, Prop. #2, 1% S/U, Mayor & Bd. of Ald.

Passed: 71.2% voted yes and 28.8% voted no.

  • YesApproved

    71.2% 512 votes

  • No

    28.8% 207 votes

719 votes cast.