Louisiana
Population
4,648,794
Voting-Age Pop.
3,452,767
Last Presidential Election (2016)
Important Dates
Election Date
Nov 3, 2020
Registration Deadline
Oct 13, 2020
The deadline to register in person or by mail to vote is Oct 5.
The deadline to register to vote through the GeauxVote Online Registration System is Oct 13.
USPS recommends mailing your ballot no later than October 27.
Source: USPS.com
Key Election Information
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Yes
Online Registration
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Early VotingYes
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Same-Day RegistrationNo
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ID RequiredYes
Voter Resources
Register to vote today
Ahead of Election Day, make sure you’re registered to vote and your voting record is up to date. Check out state resources here.
Absentee/Mail-In Voting
Absentee/Mail-In Voting
In Louisiana, you must have a reason to be eligible to vote by mail, unless you are a military or overseas voter.
Election Rules & Requirements
Early Voting
Can you vote early in this state?
Voters who want to vote early for any election may do so in person at their parish Registrar of Voters Office or at designated locations in the parish, 14 to 7 days prior to any scheduled election (Oct 20 to 27.)
Same-Day Registration
Can you register on Election Day?
Louisiana voters must be registered at least 20 days prior to an election.
Voter ID Requirements
Is an ID required to vote?
If you do not have the required ID, you may still cast your vote by signature on a voter affidavit. You may get a free Louisiana Special ID at the Office of Motor Vehicles by showing your voter information card.
Acceptable Forms of Identification
Make sure you're ready on Election Day with the appropriate forms of identification. Acceptable forms of ID are listed here.
Data source - sos.la.gov
Federal
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US Military Identification Card
That contains the applicant's name and picture
State
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Driver's License
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Louisiana Special ID
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LA Wallet Digital Driver's License
Other
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Other Generally Recognized Picture ID
That contains your name and signature
Additional Voting Resources
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Covid-19 Voting
Voting resources regarding Covid-19 are developing.
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