A steady flow of voters have continued to make their way to the polls for early voting during the last week.
At 4:15 p.m. on Friday, October 26th, a total of 216 voters had voted on the fourth day of early voting, which began on Tuesday. This number brought the total number of early voters for the week to 1,309.
A break down of how many people have voted in person and absentee in each ward is as follows: Ward 1 (Ville Platte, Chataignier), 937; Ward 2 (Basile), 21; Ward 3 (Mamou), 207; Ward 4 (Pine Prairie, Beaver), 77; and Ward 5 (Turkey Creek, Bayou Chicot), 67.
Elections taking place consist of mayor, aldermen and chief of police in Ville Platte, Mamou, Chataignier and Basile, as well as school board member in Districts 1, 2 and 3. Other races include Louisiana Secretary of State and United States Congressman for District 4. There are also several amendments voters will decide on during this election.
There are only two days left to early vote, which takes place at the Evangeline Parish Registrar of Voters Office in the parish courthouse. Early voting will end on Tuesday, October 30th.
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ELIZABETH WEST Managing Editor