How to Vote in Louisiana

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

Upcoming Elections and Deadlines in Louisiana

New Orleans Primary Election
(Local)

New Orleans Primary Election

Oct 11, 2025

Early voting: Sat September 27, 2025 - Sat October 4, 2025

Voter Registration Deadline

Online: Received by Sat Sep 20, 2025 Mail: Postmarked by Wed Sep 10, 2025 In person: Wed Sep 10, 2025

Same-Day Voter Registration

Election Day: Not available Early Voting Period: Not available

Absentee Ballot Deadlines

Deadline to Request an Absentee Ballot: Online: Tue October 7, 2025 Mail: Received by Tuesday, October 07, 2025 In Person: Tue October 7, 2025
Deadline to Return Completed Absentee Ballot: By mail: Received by Fri October 10, 2025 In person: Received by 4:30 pm Fri October 10, 2025

New Orleans Mayoral Election
(Local)

New Orleans Mayoral Election

Nov 15, 2025

Early voting: Sat November 1, 2025 - Sat November 8, 2025

Voter Registration Deadline

Online: Sat Oct 25, 2025 Mail: Postmarked by Wed Oct 15, 2025 In person: Wed Oct 15, 2025

Same-Day Voter Registration

Election Day: Not available Early Voting Period: Not available

Absentee Ballot Deadlines

Deadline to Request an Absentee Ballot: Online: Wed November 12, 2025 Mail: Received by Wednesday, November 12, 2025 In Person: Wed November 12, 2025
Deadline to Return Completed Absentee Ballot: By mail: Received by Fri November 14, 2025 In person: Received by 4:30 pm Fri November 14, 2025

Our website includes election dates for federal elections, statewide elections, and mayoral elections in the top 100 cities by population. Please contact your local election official to learn about other local elections that may be happening in your area.

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?
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