How to Vote in Louisiana
“Union, Justice, Confidence”
Capital: Baton Rouge
Nickname: The Pelican State
Admitted: 1812 (18th state)
Electoral Votes: 8
State Bird: Brown Pelican
State Flower: Magnolia
Registration Deadline
20 days before Election Day (in person); 30 days before (by mail)
Voter ID Required
Strict photo ID
Early Voting
Yes
Absentee / Mail-In
Excuse required
Polling Hours
6:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Electoral Votes
8
Voter Registration in Louisiana
The voter registration deadline in Louisiana is 20 days before Election Day (in person); 30 days before (by mail).
Louisiana offers online voter registration.
Louisiana does not have automatic voter registration.
In Louisiana, eligible residents can pre-register to vote at age 17.
Voter ID Requirements in Louisiana
Louisiana requires Strict photo ID identification to vote.
Early Voting in Louisiana
Yes — Louisiana offers early voting.
Begins 14 days before Election Day and ends 7 days before Election Day
Absentee & Mail-In Voting in Louisiana
Absentee and mail-in voting in Louisiana: Excuse required.
Must provide a valid reason such as illness, disability, military service, or being out of parish
Polling Hours in Louisiana
Polls in Louisiana are open 6:00 AM – 8:00 PM.
Voting Rights & Restoration in Louisiana
Felony voting rights in Louisiana: After completion of sentence.