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Louisiana Voter Information

Louisiana: are you prepared to vote?

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Download, print and share the Voter Education Card for Lousiana.

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Important dates

Saturday, October 14, 2023

Statewide Primary Election
Polls Open 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM

  • In Person/By Mail Voter Registration Deadline: September 13
  • Online Voter Registration Deadline: September 23
  • Deadline to Request a Mail Ballot: October 10 by 4:30 PM (some exceptions apply)
  • Deadline for Registrar to Receive Your Mail Ballot (other than military and overseas voters): October 13 by 4:30 PM
  • Early Voting: September 30 – October 7 (8:30 AM – 6:00 PM, excluding Sunday)

Saturday, November 18, 2023

Statewide General Election
Polls Open 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM

  • In Person/By Mail Voter Registration Deadline: October 18
  • Online Voter Registration Deadline: October 28
  • Deadline to Request a Mail Ballot: November 14 by 4:30 PM (some exceptions apply)
  • Deadline for Registrar to Receive Your Mail Ballot (other than military and overseas voters): November 17 by 4:30 PM
  • Early Voting: November 3 – November 11 (8:30 AM – 6:00 PM, excluding Sunday and Friday, November 10 for Veterans Day)

Visit your parish’s website to learn about upcoming local elections!

Voter checklist

Do you know who is on your ballot?

We’ve compiled an index of some of the major elected positions in state and local government and their functions to help you prepare to vote and become acquainted with how state and local government impacts your life and your community.

View the guide

Know your rights

Under Louisiana law, you have a right to:

  • Vote free from intimidation, harassment, confusion, obstruction, and undue influence.
  • Vote if you are on the “inactive voters” list
  • Vote if you are in line by the time polls close.
  • Receive assistance when voting due to disability, subject to certain steps and regulations under state law. See bit.ly/LaVoteInPerson

ID requirements

When voting in-person on Election Day, you will be asked to present one of the following forms of ID:

  • Louisiana driver’s license
  • Louisiana special ID card
  • Military ID with photo
  • Other generally recognized picture identification with name and signature

Don’t Have a valid Photo ID before Election Day?

You may get a free Louisiana Special ID at the Office of Motor Vehicles by showing your voter information card. Find more information here.

Forgot your ID?

You may be requested to sign an affidavit, provide date of birth, and other information stated in the precinct register (poll book).

Don’t have an ID on election day?

You may still cast your vote by signature on a voter affidavit.

Report issues

Have you experienced or observed voter suppression efforts (e.g. polling place changes, voter purges, intimidation, or local practices that result in long waits to vote on Election Day)?

Report an issue

About Voting Rights Defender

LDF’s Voting Rights Defender (“VRD”) project broadens monitoring and tracking of voter suppression efforts in targeted jurisdictions months in advance of Election Day to identify as early as possible those suppression measures that warrant a responsive action.

Learn more about the Voting Rights Defender project

Our local partners

VRD will connect local partners with a resource team to combat suppressive measures using public exposure/media coverage, advocacy efforts with local actors/decisionmakers (e.g. calls, letters, petitions), and, if necessary, litigation.

Disclaimer: The information here is a resource and not legal advice. It is provided for informational purposes only and not as a substitute for or supplement to the legal advice necessary to address the specific concerns of any individual. Moreover, Louisiana may revise its laws after the publication of this site. Therefore, it is your responsibility to determine how all applicable laws concerning voter registration, voting, and the restoration of voting rights in Louisiana affect you.