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2026 Louisiana Elections

Key 2026 state and federal election dates for Louisiana, plus voter registration and absentee resources.

22 days away

Next election in Louisiana

NOV03
2026Tuesday

General Election

In-person early voting
October 20, 2026 – October 26, 2026
Louisiana's early voting period runs 15 through 8 days before Election Day (excluding Sundays), at parish early voting locations.
Registration & mail ballot deadlines (3)
Voter registration deadline
October 4, 2026
Mail registration closes about 30 days before the election (20 days for in-person/online); Louisiana has no same-day registration.
Absentee ballot request (excuse required)
October 30, 2026
Louisiana requires an excuse for a mail ballot, with applications due by mail no later than 4 days before Election Day (7 days if mailed to the voter).
Mail ballot return
Must be received by November 3, 2026
Mail ballots must be received by the registrar of voters by 4:30 p.m. on the day before Election Day.

Key dates

State & Federal Elections

Early voting, mail ballot, and registration deadlines below are calculated from Louisiana's standing rules for each election date. Always confirm with your county election office.

  1. Saturday, May 16, 2026 · Party Primary · CompletedShow details

    New closed party primaries for congressional races

    In-person early voting
    May 2, 2026 – May 8, 2026
    Louisiana's early voting period runs 15 through 8 days before Election Day (excluding Sundays), at parish early voting locations.
    Registration & mail ballot deadlines (3)
    Voter registration deadline
    April 16, 2026
    Mail registration closes about 30 days before the election (20 days for in-person/online); Louisiana has no same-day registration.
    Absentee ballot request (excuse required)
    May 12, 2026
    Louisiana requires an excuse for a mail ballot, with applications due by mail no later than 4 days before Election Day (7 days if mailed to the voter).
    Mail ballot return
    Must be received by May 16, 2026
    Mail ballots must be received by the registrar of voters by 4:30 p.m. on the day before Election Day.
  2. Saturday, June 27, 2026 · Primary Runoff · CompletedShow details

    If required

    In-person early voting
    June 13, 2026 – June 19, 2026
    Louisiana's early voting period runs 15 through 8 days before Election Day (excluding Sundays), at parish early voting locations.
    Registration & mail ballot deadlines (3)
    Voter registration deadline
    May 28, 2026
    Mail registration closes about 30 days before the election (20 days for in-person/online); Louisiana has no same-day registration.
    Absentee ballot request (excuse required)
    June 23, 2026
    Louisiana requires an excuse for a mail ballot, with applications due by mail no later than 4 days before Election Day (7 days if mailed to the voter).
    Mail ballot return
    Must be received by June 27, 2026
    Mail ballots must be received by the registrar of voters by 4:30 p.m. on the day before Election Day.
  3. 22 days away

    General Election

    NOV03
    2026Tuesday
    In-person early voting
    October 20, 2026 – October 26, 2026
    Louisiana's early voting period runs 15 through 8 days before Election Day (excluding Sundays), at parish early voting locations.
    Registration & mail ballot deadlines (3)
    Voter registration deadline
    October 4, 2026
    Mail registration closes about 30 days before the election (20 days for in-person/online); Louisiana has no same-day registration.
    Absentee ballot request (excuse required)
    October 30, 2026
    Louisiana requires an excuse for a mail ballot, with applications due by mail no later than 4 days before Election Day (7 days if mailed to the voter).
    Mail ballot return
    Must be received by November 3, 2026
    Mail ballots must be received by the registrar of voters by 4:30 p.m. on the day before Election Day.

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Local Elections

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Voter Registration

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Elections Department

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Boots on the ground

Louisiana Family Policy Council

Louisiana Family Forum

Gene Mills, Executive Director

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Address
655 Saint Ferdinand St., Baton Rouge, LA 70802

Louisiana Family Forum is an independent Family Policy Alliance state ally working on legislation, voter education, and family policy in Louisiana.

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