Louisiana 2026 local ballot measures

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Ballotpedia is covering local ballot measures for voters in Louisiana in 2025.

In 2026, Ballotpedia is covering local ballot measures that appear 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.

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Election dates

May 16

East Baton Rouge Parish

See also: East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana ballot measures

• Fire Protection District No. 6, Louisiana, Property Tax Measure (May 2026):

A "yes" vote supports renewing a 5-mill property tax for nine years for fire protection facilities, equipment, and water and hydrant services.

A "no" vote opposes renewing a 5-mill property tax for nine years for fire protection facilities, equipment, and water and hydrant services.

• Forest Heights Park Crime Prevention and Neighborhood Improvement District, Louisiana, Parcel Fee Measure (May 2026):

A "yes" vote supports renewing a $220 annual parcel fee for ten years, with authority to increase the fee up to $250, to fund crime prevention, security, and neighborhood improvements.

A "no" vote opposes renewing a $220 annual parcel fee for ten years, with authority to increase the fee up to $250, to fund crime prevention, security, and neighborhood improvements.

• Victoria Farms Crime Prevention and Improvement District, Louisiana, Parcel Fee Measure (May 2026):

A "yes" vote supports authorizing a $100 annual parcel fee for ten years to fund crime prevention, increased law enforcement presence, and district improvements.

A "no" vote opposes authorizing a $100 annual parcel fee for ten years to fund crime prevention, increased law enforcement presence, and district improvements.

Orleans Parish

See also: Orleans Parish, Louisiana ballot measures

• Castle Manor Improvement District, Louisiana, Parcel Fee Measure (May 2026):

A "yes" vote supports authorizing the city to levy annual parcel fees for five years of up to $100 per residential parcel and $200 per commercial parcel for the first three years and up to $125 per residential parcel and $225 per commercial parcel for the final two years to fund neighborhood beautification and security projects.

A "no" vote opposes authorizing the city to levy annual parcel fees for five years of up to $100 per residential parcel and $200 per commercial parcel for the first three years and up to $125 per residential parcel and $225 per commercial parcel for the final two years to fund neighborhood beautification and security projects.

• Upper Hurstville Security District, Louisiana, Parcel Fee Measure (May 2026):

A "yes" vote supports authorizing the city to renew an annual parcel fee of up to $650 for eight years to fund neighborhood security and district improvements.

A "no" vote opposes authorizing the city to renew an annual parcel fee of up to $650 for eight years to fund neighborhood security and district improvements.

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 are open from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Central Time. Anyone in line when the polls close must be allowed 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 for voters registering at a Registrar of Voters office or at the Louisiana Office of Motor Vehicles.

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 serving persons with disabilities such as the Deaf Action Centers and Independent Living Offices
• Armed Forces recruitment offices

Automatic registration

See also: Automatic voter 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

See also: Same-day voter 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 November 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 November 2025. Click here to ensure you have the most current information.

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Each voter is required to identify themselves by giving their name and address to a commissioner and by presenting either a Louisiana driver's license, a Louisiana special identification card, LA Wallet digital driver's license, a United States military identification card that contains the voter's name and picture or other generally recognized picture identification card that contains the name and signature of the applicant. If no photo ID is available, the voter can complete a Voter Identification Affidavit (AV-34) but is subject to challenge by law.

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To view Louisiana state law pertaining to voter identification, click here.

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 2026

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