Louisiana elections, 2026
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This page provides information on the 2026 elections in Louisiana, including the offices on the ballot covered by Ballotpedia, election dates, and frequently asked questions.
Election dates
Statewide election dates in Louisiana are listed below. For more dates, please see the elections calendar.
Statewide election dates
May 16, 2026: Party primary
June 27, 2026: Party primary runoff (if needed)
November 3, 2026: Party general election/Majority-vote system, first round
December 12, 2026: Majority-vote system, second round (if needed)
Offices on the ballot
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| Office | Elections? | More information |
| U.S. Senate | ✓ | Click here |
| U.S. House | ✓ | Click here |
| Congress special election | — | — |
| Governor | — | — |
| Other state executive | ✓ | Click here |
| State Senate | — | — |
| State House | — | — |
| Special state legislative | ✓ | Click here |
| State Supreme Court | ✓ | Click here |
| Intermediate appellate courts | ✓ | Click here |
| School boards | ✓ | Click here |
| Municipal government | ✓ | Click here |
| Recalls | — | — |
| Ballot measures | ✓ | Click here |
| Local ballot measures | — | — |
Legend: ✓ election(s) / — no elections
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Noteworthy elections
In 2025, Ballotpedia did not cover any elections in additional detail in this state.
Statewide ballot measures
- See also: Louisiana 2026 ballot measures
May 16, 2026:
| Type | Title | Subject | Description |
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| Allow Parishes to Exempt Business Inventory from Property Taxation Amendment | Local government; Tax exemptions | Allow parishes to exempt business inventory from property taxes | |
| Increase Judicial Retirement Age to 75 Years Amendment | Age limits | Increase the judicial retirement age from 70 to 75 | |
| Legislative Authority to Add or Remove Unclassified Civil Service Positions Amendment | Civil service; Legislature | Allow the legislature to add officers, positions, and employees to the unclassified civil service | |
| Repeal Certain Funds and Dedicate Revenues to Teachers' Retirement System Amendment | Teachers; Public retirement funds; Restricted-use funds | Repeal the three education revenue funds and apply that money to the Teachers' Retirement System | |
| St. George Community School System Authority Amendment | Local government; Public education governance | Add the St. George Community School System to the list of school systems that are regarded and treated as parishes for purposes of operating a school system |
November 3, 2026:
| Type | Title | Subject | Description |
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| Raise Income Limit to $150,000 for Special Property Tax Assessment Amendment | Homestead tax; Tax exemptions | Raise the income limit to qualify for the property tax special assessment level from $100,000 to $150,000 |
What's on your ballot?
- See also: Sample Ballot Lookup
List of candidates
The following table displays a list of candidates in Louisiana. The list does not include presidential candidates, and it may not include all candidates for local offices. Please click here to learn more about Ballotpedia's coverage scope.
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Local election officials
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