LA · 2026 midterms
Early voting in Louisiana
Oct 20 – Oct 27, 2026
Registration in Louisiana closed on Oct 13, 2026. Confirm you are still on the rolls.
Quick answers for Louisiana
Short, sourced answers to common questions. If something looks off, trust the official site.
Last checked Oct 10, 2026
When can I vote early in Louisiana?
Early voting runs Oct 20, 2026 through Oct 27, 2026. Hours and sites are set locally.
Is it too late to register in Louisiana?
Registration closed on Oct 13, 2026. Use the official election site to check whether you are still registered and what you can do next.
Do I need ID to vote in Louisiana?
Bring a photo ID with your name and signature (a Louisiana license or ID, military ID, or other picture ID like a student ID). If you don't have one, you can still vote by signing an affidavit.
Can college students vote where they go to school in Louisiana?
You can register at your school address or your home address in Louisiana. Out-of-state students can register at their Louisiana school address. If you're registered at home and live outside that parish for school, you can vote by mail. Mail ballots are due the day BEFORE Election Day (4:30 PM Nov 2). Nov 3 is the US Senate general and an open US House primary, and a Dec 12 runoff may follow.
When is the mail ballot request deadline in Louisiana?
Request your mail ballot by Oct 30, 2026. By 4:30 PM Oct 30, online through the Voter Portal or in writing to your Registrar of Voters (military and overseas voters have later deadlines).
When does my mail ballot have to arrive in Louisiana?
Louisiana is strict: your mail ballot must reach your registrar by 4:30 PM on Monday, Nov 2, the day before Election Day.
Can I track my ballot in Louisiana?
Use Louisiana's ballot tracker to see when your ballot was sent, received, and accepted.
Can I vote with a felony record in Louisiana?
You can't vote while you're under a felony prison sentence. You can register again once you're off it, or after you've been out of prison for five years even if you're still on probation or parole (election-fraud convictions excepted). You have to bring corrections paperwork to your registrar in person.
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Dates move and counties set hours inside these windows. Before you make the trip, confirm with Louisiana's election office.
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