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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.

Saturday, May 29, 1999

Official results from the Louisiana Secretary of State. On the ballot: U.S. House.

Federal election
U.S. House
Source
Secretary of State election results, which also has results by precinct

U.S. House (federal)

U.S. Representative, 1st Congressional District

David Vitter (Republican) won with 50.7% of the vote.

  • David Vitter RepublicanElected

    50.7% 61,661 votes

  • David Conner Treen RepublicanDefeated

    49.3% 59,849 votes

Who got the most votes in each parish, and their share

Under 50%50 to 60%Over 60%
David Vitter
David Conner Treen
  • Not voting in this race, or no votes

121,510 votes cast.

Results by parish
ParishDavid VitterDavid Conner TreenTurnout
Jefferson Parish53.9%31,79546.1%27,142
Orleans Parish46.3%4,64853.7%5,392
St. Tammany Parish47.4%16,54652.6%18,371
Tangipahoa Parish51.3%5,39948.7%5,119
Washington Parish46.1%3,27353.9%3,825