Louisiana elections and officials
Statewide information for Louisiana. Search your address to add your House district and state legislators.
Louisiana closes registration 29 days before an election. The next cutoff you can still make is November 13, 2026.
You have 14 days left to register. Registration for the election right ahead of it has already closed.
Upcoming elections
Primary for U.S. House (held with the general election)
Tuesday, November 3, 2026
2026 General Election (Midterms)
Tuesday, November 3, 2026
All 435 U.S. House seats, 33+ U.S. Senate seats, most governorships, and thousands of state legislative seats.
Called the midterms because they fall in the middle of a president’s four year term. The presidency is not on this ballot. Control of Congress is.
General Election for U.S. House seats
Saturday, December 12, 2026
Dates are set by state law but can change. Always verify with your official state election office.
Election Calendars
Subscribe once and your calendar app fills in every Louisiana election date, plus a reminder a week before Election Day. It updates itself if a date moves.
U.S. senators
Every state elects two U.S. senators, who represent the whole state and serve six-year terms. These two are yours no matter where in Louisiana you live.
Bill Cassidy
- Senator since 2015
- In Congress since 2009
- Last elected 2020
- Term ends Jan 2027
State government
Your state government decides most of what you actually live with day to day: schools, roads, policing, housing, and health care rules. Louisiana's State Legislature has 39 senators and 105 members of the House of Representatives.
Common questions
What is the voter registration deadline in Louisiana?
Louisiana closes registration 29 days before an election. The next cutoff you can still make is November 13, 2026. You have 14 days left to register. Registration for the election right ahead of it has already closed.
Where do I vote in Louisiana?
Your polling place depends on your address. Louisiana's election office runs an official lookup where you enter it, linked on this page. Early voting sites can differ from your Election Day polling place.
When is the next election in Louisiana?
The next election in Louisiana is the Primary for U.S. House (held with the general election) on Tuesday, November 3, 2026.
Who are Louisiana's U.S. senators?
Louisiana is represented in the U.S. Senate by John Kennedy (Republican) and Bill Cassidy (Republican).
Who is the governor of Louisiana?
Jeff Landry (Republican) is the governor of Louisiana.
Registration deadlines and primary dates are set by state law and can change. Always confirm with your official Louisiana election office before you rely on a date. Spot an error? Let us know and we will fix it.