Official Rules

Voting Rules in Louisiana

Source: www.sos.la.gov · Last verified May 2026
Voter ID Requirement
Non-Strict Photo ID

Photo ID requested. Voters without acceptable ID may sign an affidavit to cast a regular ballot.

Mail-In Ballot Eligibility
Excuse Required

Absentee voting requires an approved excuse.

Early Voting
Available

Early voting available 14 to 7 days before Election Day.

Registration Deadline
20 Days Before Election Day

Voter registration must be completed by October 14, 2026. Online registration is available.

Same-Day Registration
No

Registration deadline is 20 days before Election Day.

Polling Hours
6:00 AM – 8:00 PM

Polls are open from 6:00 AM – 8:00 PM on Election Day. If you are in line when polls close you are entitled to vote.

2026 Elections

Candidates on the Ballot

Sources: Ballotpedia · Official state election filings

Candidate data will be added as 2026 races are formally declared.

Check back as filing deadlines approach · www.sos.la.gov
Calendar

Upcoming Election Dates

Source: www.sos.la.gov — Election Calendar
Oct14
Voter Registration Deadline
Last day to register for the November 2026 General Election · 20 days before Election Day
Upcoming
Nov3
Jungle Primary
All candidates appear on one ballot; top two vote-getters advance regardless of party
Upcoming
Nov3
General Election Day
Polls open 6:00 AM – 8:00 PM · If you are in line when polls close you are entitled to vote
Upcoming
Dec5
Runoff Election
Louisiana uses a jungle primary system; all candidates appear on the November ballot regardless of party.
Upcoming
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Get on the Rolls

Register to Vote in Louisiana

Source: voterportal.sos.la.gov

Official Louisiana Voter Registration

Register online, by mail, or in person at your local election office. You must be a U.S. citizen, a Louisiana resident, and at least 18 years old by Election Day.

Register at voterportal.sos.la.gov →
Deadline: 20 days before Election Day
Online: Yes — voterportal.sos.la.gov
By Mail: Yes — received by deadline
In Person: Yes
Same-Day Reg: Not available
Citizenship: U.S. Citizen required