GET INVOLVED
WHERE TO VOTE
WHAT TO KNOW BEFORE YOU VOTE
Voting empowers all citizens to have their voices heard. The criminal justice system affects our entire community, and it’s important to have strong leadership guiding the way. Help keep our democracy strong and learn how to cast your vote when it matters most.
ELECTION DATES
PRIMARY ELECTION: NOVEMBER 3, 2020
You can find your voting location through the Secretary of State’s Voter Portal, using your full name, zip code and your birth month/year. All dates may be subject to change.
REGISTER TO VOTE
Make sure you are registered to vote prior to the election. You may do so online using the GeauxVote Online Registration or in-person at any Registrar of Voters Office. Voter registration deadlines for the Primary are October 5, 2020 and October 13, 2020 (Online only).
BRING PHOTO IDENTIFICATION
When you go to the polls to cast your vote in an election, be sure to take one of the following:
- Driver’s License
- Louisiana Special ID
- LA Wallet Digital Driver’s License
- United States Military Identification Card that contains the applicant’s name and picture;
- Some other generally recognized picture ID that contains your name and signature.
Voting Before Election Day
Every vote counts! Voters who are unable to vote in-person on Election Day may choose to vote early in-person or by mail. The Louisiana Secretary of State’s office has even created a COVID-19 Emergency Ballot Application for those impacted by the illness. Contact the Secretary of State’s office or your Parish Registrar of Voters for more details.
PRIMARY ELECTION
IN-PERSON EARLY VOTING:
OCTOBER 16th – OCTOBER 27th
MAIL-IN BALLOT REQUEST DEADLINE*:
OCTOBER 30th
DEADLINE TO RECEIVE BALLOTS:
NOVEMBER 2ND
All dates may be subject to change.
*General & Disabled Voters Only
Early voting dates have been expanded by three days and hours expanded from 8 AM to 7 PM.
Voter Registration Requirements
To learn more about the requirements to register visit the Louisiana Secretary of State’s website.
FOR YOUR CONVENIENCE
Election and voting information is now, literally, at your fingertips. Download the Louisiana Secretary of State’s free GeauxVote Mobile App.
