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Ballotpedia covered local ballot measures for voters in Louisiana in 2025.
In 2025, 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.
Ballotpedia is also covering electoral system-related ballot measures, like ranked-choice voting, outside of the largest cities.
- See also: Local ballot measure elections in 2025
Election dates
East Baton Rouge Parish
• St. George, Louisiana, Home Rule City Charter Adoption Measure (March 2025): ✖
A "yes" vote supported adopting the home rule city charter as drafted by the charter commission. |
A "no" vote opposed adopting the home rule city charter as drafted by the charter commission. |
A "yes" vote supported authorizing the district to renew a parcel fee for 10 years beginning in 2027 at a rate of $95 for residential parcels and $250 for commercial parcels to fund crime prevention and district security. |
A "no" vote opposed authorizing the district to renew a parcel fee for 10 years beginning in 2027 at a rate of $95 for residential parcels and $250 for commercial parcels to fund crime prevention and district security. |
Orleans Parish
• Lakeview Crime Prevention District, Louisiana, Parcel Fee Measure (March 2025): ✔
A "yes" vote supported authorizing the district to levy a parcel fee not to exceed $150 per parcel for 10 years beginning in 2027 to fund crime prevention. |
A "no" vote opposed authorizing the district to levy a parcel fee not to exceed $150 per parcel for 10 years beginning in 2027 to fund crime prevention. |
Tangipahoa Parish
A "yes" vote supported repealing the existing 10-mill property tax ($1,000 per $100,000 of assessed value) for the Tangipahoa Parish Law Enforcement District and replacing it with a 0.75% parish-wide sales tax starting July 1, 2025. |
A "no" vote opposed repealing the existing 10-mill property tax ($1,000 per $100,000 of assessed value) for the Tangipahoa Parish Law Enforcement District and replacing it with a 0.75% parish-wide sales tax starting July 1, 2025. |
• Tangipahoa Parish Mosquito Abatement District, Louisiana, Property Tax Renewal Measure (March 2025): ✔
A "yes" vote supported renewing a property tax of 4.98 mills ($498 per $100,000 of assessed value) in Tangipahoa Parish's Mosquito Abatement District No. 1 for 10 years (2027-2036) to fund mosquito and arthropod control efforts, including acquiring and maintaining equipment and materials. |
A "no" vote opposed renewing a property tax of 4.98 mills ($498 per $100,000 of assessed value) in Tangipahoa Parish's Mosquito Abatement District No. 1 for 10 years. |
East Baton Rouge Parish
• Central Community School Board, Louisiana, School Bond Measure (May 2025): ✖
A "yes" vote supported authorizing the board to issue up to $35 million in bonds for school construction, improvements, and equipment, with no estimated increase to the current property tax rate of 23.65 mills. |
A "no" vote opposed authorizing the board to issue up to $35 million in bonds for school construction, improvements, and equipment, with no estimated increase to the current property tax rate of 23.65 mills. |
A "yes" vote supported renewing a property tax of 0.72 mills for 10 years, expected to generate $3.89 million annually, to fund the I CARE alcohol and drug abuse prevention program. |
A "no" vote opposed renewing a property tax of 0.72 mills for 10 years, expected to generate $3.89 million annually, to fund the I CARE alcohol and drug abuse prevention program. |
A "yes" vote supported renewing a property tax of 1.04 mills for 10 years, expected to generate $5.6 million annually, for operating and maintaining the public school system. |
A "no" vote opposed renewing a property tax of 1.04 mills for 10 years, expected to generate $5.6 million annually, for operating and maintaining the public school system. |
A "yes" vote supported renewing a property tax of 5.99 mills for 10 years, expected to generate $32.3 million annually, to fund salaries and benefits for public school employees. |
A "no" vote opposed renewing a property tax of 5.99 mills for 10 years, expected to generate $32.3 million annually, to fund salaries and benefits for public school employees. |
A "yes" vote supported renewing a property tax of 4.98 mills for 10 years, expected to generate $26.88 million annually, to replace reduced state and local revenues and support school operations. |
A "no" vote opposed renewing a property tax of 4.98 mills for 10 years, expected to generate $26.88 million annually, to replace reduced state and local revenues and support school operations. |
A "yes" vote supported renewing a property tax of 7.14 mills for 10 years, expected to generate $38.5 million annually, to improve and maintain salaries and benefits for public school employees. |
A "no" vote opposed renewing a property tax of 7.14 mills for 10 years, expected to generate $38.5 million annually, to improve and maintain salaries and benefits for public school employees. |
• East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana, District Attorney Millage Measure (May 2025): ✖
A "yes" vote supported levying a property tax of 4 mills for 20 years, expected to generate $24.4 million annually, to fund the office of the District Attorney for East Baton Rouge Parish. |
A "no" vote opposed levying a property tax of 4 mills for 20 years, expected to generate $24.4 million annually, to fund the office of the District Attorney for East Baton Rouge Parish. |
Orleans Parish
• Lake Vista Crime Prevention District, Louisiana, Crime Prevention Parcel Fee Measure (May 2025): ✔
A "yes" vote supported authorizing New Orleans to levy a parcel fee not to exceed $220 per parcel within the Lake Vista Crime Prevention District for four years to fund additional law enforcement and security personnel. |
A "no" vote opposed authorizing New Orleans to levy a parcel fee not to exceed $220 per parcel within the Lake Vista Crime Prevention District for four years to fund additional law enforcement and security personnel. |
• Orleans Law Enforcement District, Lousiana, Law Enforcement Property Tax Renewal Measure (May 2025): ✔
A "yes" vote supported authorizing the Orleans Parish Sheriff to renew a property tax for the Law Enforcement District of the Parish of Orleans at a rate of $246 per $100,000 of assessed property value for ten years to fund the operation, maintenance, and upkeep of jails and related facilities. |
A "no" vote opposed authorizing the Orleans Parish Sheriff to renew a property tax for the Law Enforcement District of the Parish of Orleans at a rate of $246 per $100,000 of assessed property value for ten years to fund the operation, maintenance, and upkeep of jails and related facilities. |
East Baton Rouge Parish
• Concord Estates Crime Prevention District, Louisiana, Parcel Tax Fee Measure (October 2025):
A "yes" vote supports authorizing the Concord Estates Crime Prevention District to levy an annual parcel fee of $69.50 for six years beginning in 2026, expected to generate about $20,433 annually, to fund crime prevention and security services in the district. |
A "no" vote opposes authorizing the Concord Estates Crime Prevention District to levy an annual parcel fee of $69.50 for six years beginning in 2026, expected to generate about $20,433 annually, to fund crime prevention and security services in the district. |
• East Baton Rouge, New Orleans, Downtown Development Property Tax Measure (October 2025):
A "yes" vote supports renewing a 10-mill property tax within the Downtown Development District of Baton Rouge for five years beginning in 2027, expected to generate about $741,390 annually, to fund planning, development, management, operations, and improvements in the district. |
A "no" vote opposes renewing a 10-mill property tax within the Downtown Development District of Baton Rouge for five years beginning in 2027, expected to generate about $741,390 annually, to fund planning, development, management, operations, and improvements in the district. |
A "yes" vote supports renewing an annual parcel fee of up to $100 for ten years beginning in 2026, with one possible increase up to $150 after five years, expected to generate about $51,800 annually, to fund crime prevention, security, beautification, and improvements in the Southern Heights Neighborhood Crime Prevention and Improvement District. |
A "no" vote opposes renewing an annual parcel fee of up to $100 for ten years beginning in 2026, with one possible increase up to $150 after five years, expected to generate about $51,800 annually, to fund crime prevention, security, beautification, and improvements in the Southern Heights Neighborhood Crime Prevention and Improvement District. |
Orleans Parish
• New Orleans, Louisiana, Castle Manor Improvement Parcel Tax Measure (October 2025):
A "yes" vote supports authorizing the city to levy an annual parcel fee of up to $100 for residential parcels and $200 for commercial parcels for the first three years, and up to $125 for residential parcels and $225 for commercial parcels for the next two years, generating an estimated $65,000 annually for five years beginning in 2026 to fund beautification, security, and supplemental law enforcement in the Castle Manor Improvement District. |
A "no" vote opposes authorizing the city to levy an annual parcel fee of up to $100 for residential parcels and $200 for commercial parcels for the first three years, and up to $125 for residential parcels and $225 for commercial parcels for the next two years, generating an estimated $65,000 annually for five years beginning in 2026 to fund beautification, security, and supplemental law enforcement in the Castle Manor Improvement District. |
A "yes" vote supports amending the New Orleans Home Rule Charter to prohibit laws from discriminating against a person based on conviction history. |
A "no" vote opposes amending the New Orleans Home Rule Charter to prohibit laws from discriminating against a person based on conviction history. |
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.
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.[1][2]
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.[3]
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.[3]
Voters may register in person at any Registrar of Voters office or any of the following places:[3]
- 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
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.[4][5]
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.[6] 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. 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.[7]
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.[8]
Registered voters can bring their voter information card to the Office of Motor Vehicles to receive a free Louisiana special identification card.[7]
See also
Footnotes
- ↑ Louisiana Secretary of State, "FAQ: Voting on Election Day," accessed August 15, 2024
- ↑ Louisiana Secretary of State, "Vote on Election Day," accessed August 15, 2024
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 Louisiana Secretary of State, "Register to Vote," accessed August 15, 2024
- ↑ WWNO, "Louisiana now requires proof of citizenship to vote, but hasn’t issued any guidance," January 15, 2025
- ↑ Louisiana Secretary of State, "Louisiana Voter Registration Application," accessed June 30, 2025
- ↑ Under federal law, the national mail voter registration application (a version of which is in use in all states with voter registration systems) requires applicants to indicate that they are U.S. citizens in order to complete an application to vote in state or federal elections, but does not require voters to provide documentary proof of citizenship. According to the U.S. Department of Justice, the application "may require only the minimum amount of information necessary to prevent duplicate voter registrations and permit State officials both to determine the eligibility of the applicant to vote and to administer the voting process."
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 Louisiana Secretary of State, "Vote on Election Day," accessed August 15, 2024
- ↑ Louisiana Secretary of State, "Louisiana voters' bill of rights and voting information," accessed August 15, 2024
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