Louisiana election results: Four proposed constitutional amendments rejected
This story has been updated.
Statewide voters rejected four proposed amendments to the Louisiana Constitution following Saturday's elections.
Here are the election results.
Yes: 220,262 votes, 36%
No: 399,694 votes, 64%
Yes: 222,882 votes, 36%
No: 397,818 votes, 64%
Yes: 211,155 votes, 35%
No: 407,067 votes, 66%
Yes: 228,361 votes, 37%
No: 389,301 votes, 63%
This article originally appeared on Shreveport Times: Four proposed amendments in Louisiana fail to pass.
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