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Ballotpedia covered local ballot measures in Louisiana for voters in East Baton Rouge Parish and Orleans Parish.

In 2023, Ballotpedia covered local ballot measures that appeared on the ballot for voters within the 100 largest cities in the U.S., within state capitals, and throughout California. You can review the coverage scope of the local ballot measures project here.

Ballotpedia covered a selection of election-related, such as electoral systems like ranked-choice voting, and policing-related ballot measures outside of the largest cities.

See also: Local ballot measure elections in 2023

November 18

New Orleans

See also: Orleans Parish, Louisiana ballot measures

• New Orleans, Delachaise Security and Improvement District, Louisiana, Variable Parcel Tax for District Security and Beautification Purposes Measure (November 2023):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported levying an annual fee on parcels of land in the Delachaise Security and Improvement District ($350 per unimproved residential parcel or single-family dwelling, $400 per residential parcel containing two to four dwelling units, $1,000 per residential parcel containing five or more dwelling units, and $500 for each unimproved and improved parcel zoned for commercial use) for five years to fund security and beautification of the district.

A "no" vote opposed levying an annual fee on parcels of land in the Delachaise Security and Improvement District ($350 per unimproved residential parcel or single-family dwelling, $400 per residential parcel containing two to four dwelling units, $1,000 per residential parcel containing five or more dwelling units, and $500 for each unimproved and improved parcel zoned for commercial use) for five years to fund security and beautification of the district.

• New Orleans, Eastover Neighborhood Improvement and Security District, Louisiana, Flat Parcel Fee for District Security and Beautification Purposes Measure (November 2023):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported levying in perpetuity an annual flat fee of $2,152 per parcel of land in the Eastover Neighborhood Improvement and Security District to fund beautification and security in the district.

A "no" vote opposed levying in perpetuity an annual flat fee of $2,152 per parcel of land in the Eastover Neighborhood Improvement and Security District to fund beautification and security in the district.

• New Orleans, Lake Terrace Crime Prevention District, Louisiana, Annual Parcel Fee for Crime Prevention and Security Purposes Measure (November 2023):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported levying an annual fee on improved parcels of land in the Lake Terrace Crime Prevention District ($550 per parcel, $700 if the parcel has three or more family units; and up to $1,750 if the parcel is used as a short term rental for eight years (from Jan. 2024-Dec. 2031), expected to generate $239,250 annually, for crime prevention and security purposes including additional law enforcement and security personnel.

A "no" vote opposed levying an annual fee on improved parcels of land in the Lake Terrace Crime Prevention District ($550 per parcel, $700 if the parcel has three or more family units; and up to $1,750 if the parcel is used as a short term rental for eight years (from Jan. 2024-Dec. 2031), expected to generate $239,250 annually, for crime prevention and security purposes including additional law enforcement and security personnel.

• New Orleans, Mid-City Security District, Louisiana, Annual Parcel Fee for Security Purposes Measure (November 2023):  ✖

A "yes" vote supported levying an annual parcel fee for land in the Mid-City Security District (ranging from $300 to $4,000 per parcel depending on the number of units on a parcel) for eight years, expected to generate $1,235,219 per year, to fund security including additional law enforcement or security personnel within the district.

A "no" vote opposed levying an annual parcel fee for land in the Mid-City Security District (ranging from $300 to $4,000 per parcel depending on the number of units on a parcel) for eight years, expected to generate $1,235,219 per year, to fund security including additional law enforcement or security personnel within the district.

• New Orleans Bouligny Improvement District, Louisiana, 20 Mill Property Tax for Security Purposes Measure (November 2023):  ✖

A "yes" vote supported levying a 20 mill property tax on property in the Bouligny Improvement District for eight years (from Jan. 2024-Dec. 2031), expected to generate $250,000 annually, for security purposes including additional law enforcement and security personnel.

A "no" vote opposed levying a 20 mill property tax on property in the Bouligny Improvement District for eight years (from Jan. 2024-Dec. 2031), expected to generate $250,000 annually, for security purposes including additional law enforcement and security personnel.

October 14

East Baton Rouge

See also: East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana ballot measures

• East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana, 3.13 Mill Tax Renewal for Emergency Medical Services Measure (October 2023):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported renewing a 3.13 mill property tax ($313 per $100,000 of assessed value) for 10 years to fund emergency medical services through 2034.

A "no" vote opposed renewing a 3.13 mill property tax for 10 years to fund emergency medical services through 2034.

New Orleans

See also: Orleans Parish, Louisiana ballot measures

• Lake Willow Subdivision Improvement District, Louisiana, $300 Annual Fee for Improved Parcels of Land Measure (October 2023):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported levying a $300 annual fee for improved parcels of land to promote beautification and security within the Lake Willow Subdivision Improvement District for a period of three years.

A "no" vote opposed levying a $300 annual fee for improved parcels of land to promote beautification and security within the Lake Willow Subdivision Improvement District for a period of three years.

• New Orleans, Louisiana, Property Tax Renewal for School Facility Improvements Measure (October 2023):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported renewing a 4.97 mill property tax ($497 per $100,000 of assessed value) for 20 years to fund improvements and repairs to public school facilities.

A "no" vote opposed renewing a 4.97 mill property tax ($497 per $100,000 of assessed value) for 20 years to fund improvements and repairs to public school facilities.

• New Orleans, Louisiana, Proposition 1, City Planning Commission Capital Program Deadline Change Measure (October 2023):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported moving the deadline for the City Planning Commission to submit a capital program to the Mayor up 30 days so the city council has additional time to conduct public hearings on budget matters.

A "no" vote opposed moving the deadline for the City Planning Commission to submit a capital program to the Mayor up 30 days so the city council has additional time to conduct public hearings on budget matters.

• New Orleans, Louisiana, Proposition 2, Transfer Duties from Departments of Safety and Permits and Sanitation to the Department of Code Enforcement Measure (October 2023):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported authorizing the Department of Code Enforcement, rather than the Departments of Safety and Permits and Sanitation, to inspect property and authorize demolition or remediation of property found to be hazardous to health, as well as enforce laws and regulations for removing trash and weeds from streets and vacant lots.

A "no" vote opposed authorizing the Department of Code Enforcement, rather than the Departments of Safety and Permits and Sanitation, to inspect property and authorize demolition or remediation of property found to be hazardous to health, as well as enforce laws and regulations for removing trash and weeds from streets and vacant lots.

March 25

Ballotpedia covered four measures for voters in East Baton Rouge on March 25, 2023.

East Baton Rouge

See also: East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana ballot measures

• East Baton Rouge Consolidated School District No. 1, Louisiana, Proposition 1, 6.50 Mill Tax Renewal for Public Schools Measure (March 2023):  ✔

A "yes" vote supports renewing a 6.50 mill property tax ($650 per $100,000 of assessed value) to fund public school operations.

A "no" vote opposes renewing a 6.50 mill property tax ($650 per $100,000 of assessed value) to fund public school operations.

• East Baton Rouge Consolidated School District No. 1, Louisiana, Proposition 2, 7.19 Mill Tax Renewal for Public School Employee Salaries and Benefits Measure (March 2023):  ✔

A "yes" vote supports renewing a 7.19 mill property tax ($719 per $100,000 of assessed value) to fund public school employees' salaries and benefits.

A "no" vote opposes renewing a 7.19 mill property tax ($719 per $100,000 of assessed value) to fund public school employees' salaries and benefits.

• East Baton Rouge Consolidated School District No. 1, Louisiana, Proposition 3, 2.78 Mill Tax Renewal for Employing Additional Teachers Measure (March 2023):  ✔

A "yes" vote supports renewing a 2.78 mill property tax ($278 per $100,000 of assessed value) to fund the employment of additional teachers.

A "no" vote opposes renewing a 2.78 mill property tax ($278 per $100,000 of assessed value) to fund the employment of additional teachers.

• East Baton Rouge Consolidated School District No. 1, Louisiana, Proposition 4, 1.86 Mill Tax Renewal for Employee Salaries and Benefits Measure (March 2023):  ✔

A "yes" vote supports renewing a 1.86 mill property tax ($186 per $100,000 of assessed value) to fund employees' salaries and benefits.

A "no" vote opposes renewing a 1.86 mill property tax ($186 per $100,000 of assessed value) to fund employees' salaries and benefits.

Additional elections

See also: City elections in Baton Rouge, Louisiana (2023)

The city of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, held a special general election for district court judge on April 29, 2023. A primary was scheduled for March 25, 2023. The filing deadline for this election was January 27, 2023.

How to cast a vote

See also: Voting in Louisiana

See below to learn more about current voter registration rules, identification requirements, and poll times in Louisiana.

How to vote in Louisiana

Poll times

In Louisiana, polls are open from 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Central time for Tuesday elections. For Saturday elections, polls open at 7:00 a.m. If the polls close while a voter is in line, he or she will still be permitted to vote.

Registration

Check your voter registration status here.

To vote in Louisiana, one must provide documentary proof of United States citizenship and be a resident of the state and parish in which they register. A voter must be at least 18 years old by Election Day.

Registration completed via mail or in person must occur at least 30 days before Election Day. Registration completed online must occur at least 20 days before Election Day. Registrants must present a valid form of identification to register. Pre-registration is available beginning at age 16.

Voters may register in person at any Registrar of Voters office or any of the following places:

• Louisiana Office of Motor Vehicles
• Louisiana Department of Social Services
• WIC offices
• Food stamp offices
• Medicaid offices
• Offices and agencies serving people with disabilities
• Military recruitment offices

Automatic registration

Louisiana does not practice automatic voter registration.

Online registration

See also: Online voter registration

Louisiana has implemented an online voter registration system. Residents can register to vote by visiting this website.

Same-day registration

Louisiana does not allow same-day voter registration.

Residency requirements

Louisiana law requires 20 days of residency in the state before a person may vote.

Verification of citizenship

See also: Laws permitting noncitizens to vote in the United States

Louisiana state law requires a voter registration applicant to provide proof of citizenship to register to vote. As of June 2025, the state had not implemented the requirement.

All 49 states with voter registration systems require applicants to declare that they are U.S. citizens in order to register to vote in state and federal elections, under penalty of perjury or other punishment. Seven states — Alabama, Arizona, Georgia, Kansas, Louisiana, New Hampshire, and Wyoming — have laws requiring verification of citizenship at the time of voter registration, whether in effect or not. One state, Ohio, requires proof of citizenship only when registering to vote at a Bureau of Motor Vehicles facility. In three states — California, Maryland, and Vermont — at least one local jurisdiction allows noncitizens to vote in some local elections. Noncitizens registering to vote in those elections must complete a voter registration application provided by the local jurisdiction and are not eligible to register as state or federal voters.

Verifying your registration

The site Geaux Vote, run by the Louisiana Secretary of State office, allows residents to check their voter registration status online.

Voter ID requirements

Louisiana requires voters to present photo identification while voting.

Voters can present the following forms of identification. This list was current as of August 14, 2024. Click here to ensure you have the most current information.

• Louisiana driver's license
• Louisiana special identification card
• LA Wallet digital driver's license
• Military ID or other generally recognized picture identification card that contains the name and signature of the voter

Voters who do not have accepted ID may vote by completing a voter identification affidavit. By law, voters who sign an affidavit may be challenged.

Registered voters can bring their voter information card to the Office of Motor Vehicles to receive a free Louisiana special identification card.

See also

• Local ballot measure elections in 2023