Choose the voting method that works for you. Deadlines depend on that method. Check the time and delivery requirements, not just the date. Military, overseas, and emergency voting may have separate rules.
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Register
Register through GeauxVote, by mail, or in person. Online registration has a later cutoff than mail and in-person registration. Check your current registration and parish before voting.
In-person registration deadline
Register by October 5 for the November election. The online method has a later deadline.
Absentee-by-mail voting requires a qualifying reason, such as being 65 or older. Eligible voters may apply online or in writing. Ordinary voted ballots must arrive the day before Election Day; follow the witness and return instructions in your packet.
Ordinary absentee request deadline
The registrar must receive your request by 4:30 p.m. October 30. Eligibility restrictions apply; military and overseas voters have separate rules.
November 3, 2026. Poll hours: 6:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m. Central time. Check your official ballot, voting location, and identification requirements before you go.
Date labels compare calendar dates in Central time; “Today” does not mean the cutoff time has not passed. Confirm local times with your election office.
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.
Louisiana voter information lookup
Use Louisiana’s voter information resource to review your personal voting information.
Louisiana's current statewide calendar includes Louisiana U.S. Senate general and 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.
November 3 combines the U.S. Senate general election with open U.S. House and other primaries; eligible voters may participate regardless of party. Earlier closed-party primaries had separate affiliation rules. U.S. House runoffs, if needed, are December 12.
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Generated from structured election data and official source links. Confirm final details with state or local election officials.
