Voting in
Louisiana
Your Voting Cheat Sheet
Louisiana requires photo ID and offers early voting for 7 days. Absentee voting requires an excuse. The state has different registration deadlines depending on whether you register online, by mail, or in person.
Upcoming Elections in Louisiana
Louisiana 5th Congressional District Special Election
A special election to fill a vacant U.S. House seat in Louisiana's 5th Congressional District. Louisiana uses a jungle primary system where all candidates compete on one ballot.
- • U.S. House of Representatives, 5th District
2026 Federal Midterm General Election
The 2026 midterm general election determines control of Congress and numerous governorships. All 435 U.S. House seats, approximately 33-34 U.S. Senate seats, and 36 governorships are on the ballot.
- • U.S. Senate (33-34 seats)
- • U.S. House of Representatives (all 435 seats)
- • Gubernatorial races (36 states)
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Registration Deadlines
Quick Facts
Voter ID Requirements
Louisiana requires photo ID to vote. Acceptable forms include a Louisiana driver's license, Louisiana special ID, US military ID, or other generally recognized photo ID. Voters without ID can sign an affidavit.
Early Voting
Absentee / Mail-In Voting
Election Day Polling Hours
6:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Election Day: November 3, 2026
Key Facts
- Photo ID is required; an affidavit option exists for voters without ID
- Early voting runs for 7 days, typically ending the week before Election Day
- Absentee voting requires a valid excuse
- Online and in-person registration close 20 days before the election; mail closes 30 days before
- Louisiana uses a unique jungle primary system for some elections
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