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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.

Union Parish

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

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Cities, towns, and villages

Town of Bernice

Mayor, Town of Bernice

Minor Patton (Democrat) won with 54.7% of the vote.

  • Minor Patton DemocratElected

    54.7% 376 votes

  • James "Bobo" M. Montgomery DemocratDefeated

    45.3% 311 votes

687 votes cast.

Propositions, taxes, and recalls

E. Union Hosp. Serv.Dist., 5 Mills, Bd. of Comm.

Passed: 74.0% voted yes and 26.0% voted no.

  • YesApproved

    74.0% 2,478 votes

  • No

    26.0% 870 votes

3,348 votes cast.