How to register to vote in Louisiana

By NPR staff
  •   Last revised Monday, May 18, 2026

Louisiana primaries for U.S. House will be held Nov. 3, with all candidates on an open primary ballot, after the U.S. Supreme Court ruled the state's congressional map unconstitutional.

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

Last updated May 18, 2026. Military and overseas citizen voters may have different registration deadlines.