Poll hours: 6:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Louisiana poll hours for the next listed election are 6:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m..
State Election Guide
Louisiana election dates and voter deadlines
Louisiana 2026 election calendar with upcoming election dates, voter registration deadlines, early voting, absentee voting, poll hours, and official sources.
Before You Vote
Key voting questions
How can I find my polling location?
Use the Louisiana election office lookup or contact your local election office before Election Day.
What's on the Louisiana ballot in 2026?
Louisiana's current statewide calendar includes Louisiana Congressional General Election/Open Primary Election on November 3, 2026 and Louisiana Open General Election on December 5, 2026. Local ballots may include additional races, questions, or measures.
Who can vote in primaries in Louisiana?
Louisiana conducts most local and state elections on Saturdays using an all-comers primary system, where any qualified elector may qualify as a candidate, regardless of party, and run for office, and all eligible voters may cast a vote in the election...
Election Calendar
Louisiana current and upcoming election dates
Louisiana Congressional General Election/Open Primary Election
November 3, 2026
Primary elections for members of congress and officers elected at the same time as members of congress are held on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November of an election year.R.S 18:402
Poll hours: 6:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Official Louisiana Congressional General Election/Open Primary Election source
Key deadlines
-
Candidate petition filing deadline
The qualifying period for all candidates is July 29-31, 2026. Local and municipal candidates qualify with the clerk of court in the parish in which they are registered to vote (contact your local clerk of court for...
-
In-person voter registration deadline
You must be registered at least 30 days prior to an election if registering in person to be eligible to vote in that particular election.
-
Voter Registration Deadline By Mail, Fax or email attachment
You must be registered at least 30 days prior to an election if registering by mail to be eligible to vote in that particular election. If mailing in an application, the application or envelope must be postmarked 30 days...
-
Online voter registration deadline
You must be registered at least 20 days prior to an election if registering through the GeauxVote Online Registration System with a Louisiana driver's license or Louisiana special ID card.
-
Early voting begins
Early Voting Begins Fourteen days prior any election Day. However, for the presidential election, the period for conducting early voting shall be from eighteen days to seven days prior to the presidential election.
-
Early voting ends
Early voting ends 7 days before Election Day.
-
Absentee ballot request deadline
The deadline to request an absentee ballot is October 30 by 4:30 p.m (other than military and overseas voters). You can request an absentee ballot online through our Voter Portal or in writing through your Registrar of...
-
Absentee ballot return deadline
The deadline for a registrar of voters to receive a voted absentee ballot is November 2 by 4:30 p.m. (other than military and overseas voters).
Louisiana Open General Election
December 5, 2026
General elections for members of congress and officers elected at the same time as members of congress are be held on the fifth Saturday after the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November of an election year.R.S 18:402
Poll hours: 7:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Official Louisiana Open General Election source
Key deadlines
-
In-person voter registration deadline
The deadline to register to vote in person, by mail, or at an OMV Office is November 12.
-
Online voter registration deadline
The deadline to register to vote through the GeauxVote Online Registration System is November 21.
-
Early voting begins
Early voting is November 28-December 5 (excluding Sunday, November 29) from 8:30 a.m.- 6 p.m.
-
Early voting ends
Early voting is November 28-December 5 (excluding Sunday, November 29) f
-
Absentee ballot request deadline
The deadline to request an absentee ballot is December 8 by 4:30 p.m. (other than military and overseas voters). You can request an absentee ballot online through our Voter Portal or in writing through your Registrar of...
-
Absentee ballot return deadline
The deadline for a registrar of voters to recieve a voted absentee ballot is December 11 by 4:30 p.m. (other than military and overseas voters).
Election Day Rules
Voting on Election Day in Louisiana
Time off for voting
Confirm Louisiana time-off-for-voting rules with state election officials or your employer before Election Day.
Voting at the polls on Election Day
Vote at your assigned polling place and review Louisiana voter ID or check-in requirements before you go.
Can I register at the polls on Election Day?
Register before the listed Louisiana deadline unless state or local election officials confirm an Election Day registration option for your address.