Election Date
Registration Deadline
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
Online Registration
Ahead of Election Day, make sure you’re registered to vote and your voting record is up to date. Check out state resources here.
In Louisiana, you must have a reason to be eligible to vote by mail, unless you are a military or overseas voter.
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.)
Can you register on Election Day?
Louisiana voters must be registered at least 20 days prior to an election.
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.
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
US Military Identification Card
That contains the applicant's name and picture
Driver's License
Louisiana Special ID
LA Wallet Digital Driver's License
Other Generally Recognized Picture ID
That contains your name and signature
Additional Voting Resources
Voter eligibility Voting accessibility Military/overseas voting Additional rules & requirementsVoting resources regarding Covid-19 are developing.
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