The next election in Louisiana is Louisiana Primary Election on .
More than 418 positions are up for election ranging from federal positions including President of the United States to city offices like Shreveport City Court Judge - District 2, Division C.
Following this election, the Louisiana General Election will be held on .
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Online applications must be submitted by
In-person applications must be submitted by
Mail-in applications must be received by
Absentee ballots may be requested in person until
Mail-in requests must be received by
Mail-in ballots must be received by
Election Day is
You can register to vote in Louisiana by using one of the following methods:
You can also register to vote on BallotReady.org.
The process of changing your voter registration is similar to registering to vote for the first time. You can update your voter registration online, by mail, or in-person. You can also use BallotReady.org to check your voter registration status.
Remember that the deadline to change your voter registration is 30 days before the election.
The identification that you need to register to vote in Louisiana varies based on the method of registration:
You will be asked to prove your age, residency, and identity. Bring your current Louisiana driver's license, if you have one, or your birth certificate or other documentation which reasonably and sufficiently establishes your identity, age and residency. If you have no driver's lciense, special Louisiana ID or social security number, you may show a photo ID, a utility bill, payroll check or government document that includes your name and address.
You must provide your Louisiana driver's license number or Louisiana special ID card number, if issued. If not issued, you must provide at least the last four digits of your social security number, if issued. The full social security number may be provided on a voluntary basis. If the applicant has neither a Louisiana driver's license, a Louisiana special identification card, or a social security number, the applicant shall attach one of the following items to his application: (a) a copy of a current and valid photo identification; or (b) a copy of a current utility bill, bank statement, government check, paycheck, or other government document that shows the name and address of applicant. Neither the registrar nor the Department of State shall disclose the social security number of a registered voter or circulate the social security numbers of registered voters on commercial lists (R.S. 18:104 and 154; 42 U.S.C. § 405).
Once you have completed the application, you will be allowed to either print and mail your application, or if verified by the Office of Motor Vehicles, submit your application electronically. If you plan to submit online, you must have your Louisiana driver's license or Louisiana special ID card in hand when you begin the process. There is an audit code on the card that you must enter. The audit code is a four digit number labeled AUDIT on the front of the license.
If you’re under the age of 18, you may still be eligible to register to vote! If you can pre-register, you’ll need the following documents:
You will be asked to prove your age, residency, and identity. Bring your current Louisiana driver's license, if you have one, or your birth certificate or other documentation which reasonably and sufficiently establishes your identity, age and residency. If you have no driver's lciense, special Louisiana ID or social security number, you may show a photo ID, a utility bill, payroll check or government document that includes your name and address.
You must provide your Louisiana driver's license number or Louisiana special ID card number, if issued. If not issued, you must provide at least the last four digits of your social security number, if issued. The full social security number may be provided on a voluntary basis. If the applicant has neither a Louisiana driver's license, a Louisiana special identification card, or a social security number, the applicant shall attach one of the following items to his application: (a) a copy of a current and valid photo identification; or (b) a copy of a current utility bill, bank statement, government check, paycheck, or other government document that shows the name and address of applicant. Neither the registrar nor the Department of State shall disclose the social security number of a registered voter or circulate the social security numbers of registered voters on commercial lists (R.S. 18:104 and 154; 42 U.S.C. § 405).
Once you have completed the application, you will be allowed to either print and mail your application, or if verified by the Office of Motor Vehicles, submit your application electronically. If you plan to submit online, you must have your Louisiana driver's license or Louisiana special ID card in hand when you begin the process. There is an audit code on the card that you must enter. The audit code is a four digit number labeled AUDIT on the front of the license.
For more information on voting requirements for your state, make a plan to vote on BallotReady.org.
Residents of Louisiana can check their voter registration status through the following methods:
You can also check your voter registration on BallotReady.org.
In Louisiana, you need to be registered to vote at least 30 days before an election to be eligible to cast a ballot.
For the upcoming Louisiana Primary Election, your voter registration application must be:
No, Louisiana does not have same-day voter registration. This means you cannot register to vote on Election Day. You must register at least 30 days before an election in order to vote.
No, in Louisiana, you cannot register to vote during early voting. To cast your vote in an election, make sure you’re registered at least 30 days in advance.
Louisiana residents that fit the following criteria are eligible to register to vote:
In Louisiana, you can register to vote, even if you’re under the age of 18! Future voters who are 16 or 17 may pre-register to vote. They will be eligible to vote for the first election after they turn 18.
Louisiana gives voters the option to choose a political party when registering to vote. It is not required to register, but choosing “no party preference” could limit your ability to participate in presidential primary elections and caucuses.
Note: In-person early voting is sometimes referred to as 'in-person absentee', 'over-the-counter voting', 'assisted voting', or other similar titles. These are all essentially the same processes and will be discussed as one in this section.
For the upcoming Louisiana Primary Election, any registered voter may vote early in person.
In-person early voting may happen in a variety of locations like county election offices, city halls or municipal buildings, public libraries, schools, and community centers. It’s important to note that the availability of early voting can vary significantly by state or even county. They may also change from election to election, so be sure to check your early voting location before you head to the polls.
You can use BallotReady.org to make a plan to vote early and find a specific in-person early voting location, based on your address.
You may also be able to find information on in-person early voting on Louisiana’s Secretary of State website.
For the Louisiana Primary Election, the dates for in-person early voting are as follows:
Generally, in-person early voting in person begins 18 days before Election Day and ends 7 days before Election Day. However, it’s worth checking the specific early voting dates for upcoming elections, as these dates can change or differ for local elections.
According to the Louisiana Secretary of State website, you must present one of the following forms of ID at a polling place on Election Day to comply with Louisiana’s voter ID laws:
It’s extremely important to have the appropriate ID when you go to your polling place to vote. However, if you’re not able to present one of the required forms of identification, ask a poll worker about what options you have to vote via provisional ballot.
A provisional ballot gives you the opportunity to vote when your voter registration is not able to be verified. After Election Day, election officials will attempt to verify that you voted in the correct district. This option is only recommended in exceptional circumstances – for example, you forgot your voter ID and you won’t be able to make it back to your polling place before it closes.
Election Day voting hours are 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. at all polling places statewide in Louisiana.
The Help America Vote Act of 2002 states that election officials conducting federal elections must ensure that each polling place has at least one accessible voting system for individuals with disabilities. This system should provide the same level of privacy and independence as those available to other voters.
Plan ahead by getting in touch with an election authority at the state, county, or municipal level to learn more about what specific accommodations are available at your polling place.
For voters in Louisiana, you can find more information on this page from the Louisiana Secretary of State.
According to the Louisiana Secretary of State, voters may be able to vote absentee if they belong to one of the following categories:
If you change your mind about voting by mail after you've requested a ballot, you may still vote in-person as long as you have not returned your absentee ballot.
Louisiana requires voters to pay for their own postage when mailing back their ballot.
You can track your ballot by visiting Louisiana’s ballot tracker on this site.
If you make a plan to vote on BallotReady.org, you’ll receive information regarding:
In some states, absentee voting information can be different based on where you’re located. In our Civic Center, you’ll learn more about how to vote absentee based on your address.
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Early Voting | Louisiana Secretary of State. Accessed July 29, 2024.
MIT Election Data + Science Lab. Accessed August 1, 2024.
Vote on Election Day | Louisiana Secretary of State. Accessed August 6, 2024.
Democracy Maps. Accessed August 7, 2024.
Louisiana Voter Portal. Accessed August 7, 2024.
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