How to register to vote in Louisiana

By NPR staff
  •   Last revised Tuesday, July 14, 2026

Louisiana primaries for U.S. House will be held on Election Day, Nov. 3, with all candidates on an open primary ballot, after the U.S. Supreme Court ruled the state's congressional map unconstitutional. A general election for U.S. House races, if necessary, would be Dec. 12.

Key links

General information Check voter registration status Register online Change registration

Deadlines for May 16 primary election

Online Register by Saturday, April 25
By mail Postmarked by Wednesday, April 15
In person Register by Wednesday, April 15

Deadlines for Nov. 3 general election

Online Register by Tuesday, Oct. 13
By mail Postmarked by Monday, Oct. 5
In person Register by Monday, Oct. 5

Last updated July 14, 2026. Military and overseas citizen voters may have different registration deadlines.