Louisiana

Make sure your vote counts! Here are the critical steps to Take Action in Louisiana:

1. Know the Dates

• Louisiana's primary election is on November 6, 2018
• The General election is on December 8, 2018

2. Register to Vote

• Not sure you're registered? This handy widget will tell you whether you're on the voter rolls
• Here are the requirements to register as a voter in Louisiana
• The registration cutoff for the primary election is October 9, 2018
• The registration cutoff for the general election is November 7, 2018

3. Find Your Polling Place

• School, firehouse or community center, this simple form will tell you where to go to cast your ballot
• Out of town, or serving abroad? Here's how to get an absentee ballot

4. What to Take to the Polls

• Louisiana requires photo identification in order to vote.
• Here is the list of accepted credentials

5. Candidates on Your Ballot?

• Democratic Primary: Check out this Ballotpedia entry for a comprehensive overview of the Democratic primaries, who's on your ballot, and what each candidate stands for.
• Republican Primary: Check out this Ballotpedia entry for a comprehensive overview of the Republican primaries, who's on your ballot, and what each candidate stands for.

6. Ballot Measures for Your Approval?

• Ballot Measure #1: Unanimous Jury Verdict for Felony Trials Amendment — Requires a unanimous jury verdict for felony trials
• Ballot Measure #2: Phase-In of Tax Increases from Property Reappraisal Amendment — Provides for a phase-in of certain property tax increases due to reappraisal
• Ballot Measure #3: Exchange of Public Equipment and Personnel Between Political Subdivisions Amendment — Allows political subdivisions to exchange public equipment and personnel
• Ballot Measure #4: No Dedication of Transportation Trust Fund Revenue to State Police Amendment — Provides for a phase-in of certain property tax increases due to reappraisal
• Ballot Measure #5: Felons Disqualified to Run for Office for Five Years Amendment — Prohibits felons from running for office for five years
• Ballot Measure #6: Special Assessment for Homes in Trusts Amendment — Allows special assessments for certain homes in trusts

7. Having Trouble? Get in Touch

• The Louisiana Elections Division can be reached via any of the telephone numbers on this page.