Vote Early in Louisiana
Louisiana voters: Nov. 3 is the general election for U.S. Senate but only the first round for U.S. House: an open primary, where House candidates of every party run on one ballot. A House candidate who wins a majority is elected; otherwise the top two meet in a runoff on Saturday, Dec. 12, with early voting Nov. 28 – Dec. 5 (no early voting Sunday, Nov. 29). (Sources: Louisiana Secretary of State, how open primaries work and 2026 election dates.)
Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 3. Dates checked against Louisiana’s official election site on Sept. 18, 2026, starting from the Center for Election Innovation & Research’s national list. Days, hours and locations are set locally — check with your local election office, and confirm your registration at vote.org.
Frequently Asked Questions
How did Louisiana vote in the 2024 presidential election?
Trump won Louisiana with 60.2% of the vote to 38.2%, a margin of 22 points, with 61.2% of eligible voters turning out. (Full 2024 presidential results, state by state.)
How many of Louisiana's members of Congress are Republican?
6 of 8 — 75%. In the U.S. House, Louisiana has 4 Republicans and 2 Democrats; in the Senate, 2 Republicans and 0 Democrats. (Source: Current members of Congress from Louisiana, on Wikipedia.)
Where does Louisiana rank among the 50 states?
Louisiana ranks #50 of 50. That is the average of its rank on the 17 measures in the report card above — violent crime, gun deaths, life expectancy, food insecurity, maternal and infant mortality, household income, public education, voter turnout and more. #1 is the best state to live in, #50 the worst.
You can compare Louisiana directly to other states on our Compare States page.
Which Louisiana politicians have report cards here?
We grade Republican incumbents running in 2026 — U.S. Senators, U.S. Representatives and governors — on their record: how they voted, who funds them, and what it has cost Louisiana. Democrats and independents do not get report cards.
When is the next election?
The next election is Tuesday, November 3, 2026 — 39 days away. Nov. 3 is the general election for U.S. Senate but only the first round for U.S. House: an open primary, where House candidates of every party run on one ballot. A House candidate who wins a majority is elected; otherwise the top two meet in a runoff on Saturday, Dec. 12, with early voting Nov. 28 – Dec. 5 (no early voting Sunday, Nov. 29). (Sources: Louisiana Secretary of State, how open primaries work and 2026 election dates.) Check your registration and polling place at vote.org.
When does early voting start in Louisiana?
Early in-person voting for the Nov. 3 election runs Oct. 20 – Oct. 27. No early voting on Sunday, Oct. 25. Hours are 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Details on Louisiana's official election site. (Checked against Louisiana’s official election site on Sept. 18, 2026, starting from the Center for Election Innovation & Research’s national list.)
Can I vote by mail in Louisiana?
Only voters with an eligible excuse, such as illness or travel, can vote by mail. Your ballot must arrive by Nov. 2, the day before Election Day. The deadline is 4:30 p.m. Details on Louisiana's official election site. (Checked against Louisiana’s official election site on Sept. 18, 2026, starting from the Center for Election Innovation & Research’s national list.)
