How to Vote in Louisiana

Find out everything you need to know about how to vote in Louisiana.

Upcoming Elections and Deadlines in Louisiana

Louisiana Gubernatorial Primary Election
(State/Federal)

Louisiana Gubernatorial Primary Election

Oct 14, 2023

Early voting: Sat September 30, 2023 - Sat October 7, 2023 at 6:00 pm

Voter Registration Deadline


Mail: Postmarked by Wed Sep 13, 2023
In person: Wed Sep 13, 2023

Same-Day Voter Registration

Election Day: Not Available
Early Voting Period: Not available

Absentee Ballot Deadlines

Deadline to Request an Absentee Ballot:
Online: 4:30 pm Tue October 10, 2023
Mail: Received by 4:30 pm Tuesday, October 10, 2023
In Person: 4:30 pm Tue October 10, 2023

Louisiana Gubernatorial General Election
(State/Federal)

Louisiana Gubernatorial General Election

Nov 18, 2023

Early voting: Fri November 3, 2023 - Sat November 11, 2023 at 6:00 pm

Register to Vote

Who can register to vote in Louisiana
Pre-registration
Can I register to vote on Election Day?
Voter registration deadlines
Registering to vote as a student
Registering for people with disabilities

Vote Early In-Person

When can I vote early?
Who can vote early?
Where can I go to vote early?
What do I need to bring to vote early?
Can I register to vote during Early Voting?
Voting early as a student
Voting early for people with disabilities

Request a Mail-In/Absentee Ballot

Can everyone vote by mail/absentee?
How do I request a ballot?
What is the deadline to request a ballot?
Requesting an absentee ballot in emergencies or for people with disabilities
How to track your ballot
Track your ballot online with your state.

Return your Completed Ballot

Does my state allow absentee/mail ballot drop-off?
What is the deadline to drop off a voted ballot?
Where can I drop off my voted ballot?
How to track your ballot
Track your ballot online with your state.
Who can drop off my completed ballot?
Certain designated individuals are allowed to drop off a ballot for someone else in Louisiana. For more information on who can return an absentee ballot,
contact your local election official.

Vote In-Person on Election Day

Can I register to vote on Election Day?
What do I need to bring to vote on Election Day?
Voting as a Student
Voting for People with Disabilities

Additional Louisiana Resources

Your State Election Official
Overseas & Military Voting
Additional Information