How to Vote in Louisiana
Find out everything you need to know about how to vote in Louisiana.What Are My Voting Options?
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, 2025Same-Day Voter Registration
Election Day: Not available Early Voting Period: Not availableAbsentee 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, 2025Same-Day Voter Registration
Election Day: Not available Early Voting Period: Not availableAbsentee 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
Registering for people with convictions
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.