How to Vote in Louisiana

Flag of 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.

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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.

After You Vote in Louisiana

Your vote matters — and you have the right to confirm it was received and counted.

Track your ballot: Visit the Louisiana Secretary of State elections website to check the status of your ballot.
Verify your registration: Confirm your voter registration is still active at CanIVote.org or Vote.org.
Voted by mail? Use USPS Informed Delivery to track your ballot envelope in transit.
Provisional ballot? Keep your receipt — most states let you check its status online within 7–10 days.
Need help? Call the Election Protection Hotline at 866-OUR-VOTE (866-687-8683).
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