YOUR VOTE: Louisiana

Get ready to cast your ballot.

By Countable


LOUISIANA

With just a few clicks, we'll walk through voter registration, key election dates, and all the documents you'll need. Best of all, you can share this info with your friends and neighbors. Make sure that your vote counts!


I. WAIT! BEFORE YOU SCROLL ANY FURTHER, REGISTER TO VOTE

Need to register? Or maybe you just want election reminders? Thanks to TurboVote, we've got you covered. Just click below:

II. KNOW THE DATES

GENERAL

  • November 8, 2022

Voter Registration Deadline

  • October 9, 2022 - Deadline to register to vote in person or for mail delivery.
  • October 19, 2022 - Deadline to register to vote online.

Absentee Ballots

Ballot Request Deadlines:

  • November 4, 2022 - Final day to request and return a completed absentee ballot application by 4:30 p.m.

Ballot Return Deadlines:

  • November 7, 2022 - Absentee ballots (via mail or in person) must be received by 4:30 p.m.

Registered voters in Louisiana who want to vote by absentee ballot this fall should an absentee ballot application to the registrar of voters as soon as possible.

III. REGISTER TO VOTE

Registration Status:

  • Not sure if you're registered? This handy widget will tell you whether you're on the voter rolls.

Voting Requirements:

Need To Register?

  • Yes, it's so important we're including it twice. Here's that link again:

IV. WHERE TO VOTE

Polling Location:

V. WHAT TO TAKE TO THE POLLS

Voter ID Laws:

  • Louisiana requires photo identification in order to vote.

Accepted Credentials:

Don't have a valid ID?

  • If you're unable to provide ID, you may still cast your vote by signature on a voter affidavit.

VI. HAVING TROUBLE? GET IN TOUCH

The Louisiana Elections Division:

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

Voter ID Helpline:

  • Call 844-338-8743

Any other questions? 

See you at the ballots (or mailboxes), Louisianans!