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This page provides information on the 2023 elections in Louisiana, including the offices on the ballot covered by Ballotpedia, election dates, and frequently asked questions.
Statewide election dates in Louisiana are listed below. For more dates, please see the elections calendar.
October 14, 2023: Majority-vote system, first round
November 18, 2023: Majority-vote system, second round (if needed)
Louisiana elections, 2023 | ||
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Office | Elections? | More information |
U.S. Senate | — | — |
U.S. House | — | — |
Congress special election | — | — |
Governor | ✓ | Click here |
Other state executive | ✓ | Click here |
State Senate | ✓ | Click here |
State House | ✓ | Click here |
Special state legislative | ✓ | Click here |
State Supreme Court | — | — |
Intermediate appellate courts | ✓ | Click here |
School boards | ✓ | Click here |
Municipal government | ✓ | Click here |
Recalls | ✓ | Click here |
Ballot measures | ✓ | Click here |
Local ballot measures | ✓ | Click here |
Legend: ✓ election(s) / — no elections
Subject to Ballotpedia's scope
Below is a list of races in this state that received in-depth coverage on Ballotpedia. Click the link below to learn about that race.
October 14, 2023:
Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
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Amendment 1 | Elections | Prohibit state and local governments from using funds, goods, and services donated by foreign governments or nongovernmental (private) sources for the purpose of conducting elections |
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734,324 (73%) |
277,564 (27%) |
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Amendment 2 | Religion; Constitutional rights | Provide in the Louisiana Constitution that "the freedom to worship in a church or other place of worship is a fundamental right that is worthy of the highest order of protection" |
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805,676 (79%) |
211,621 (21%) |
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Amendment 3 | Pension; Budgets | Require a minimum of 25% of nonrecurring state revenue to be applied to the balance of the unfunded liability of the state retirement system |
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559,540 (56%) |
436,717 (44%) |
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Amendment 4 | Housing; Property; Taxes | Prohibit a nonprofit organization from receiving a property tax exemption when residential property is in disrepair and dangerous to the public's health or safety |
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661,332 (66%) |
340,632 (34%) |
November 18, 2023:
Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
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Amendment 1 | State legislatures | Provide that the legislature may consider vetoed bills during a regular or extraordinary session rather than convening a separate veto session; clarify that the governor's deadline to act on a bill is based on the legislative session in which the bill was passed |
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387,207 (61%) |
247,266 (39%) |
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Amendment 2 | Budgets | Repeals constitutional provisions establishing various state funds that are now inactive and transfers remaining money in the funds to the state general fund |
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346,766 (55%) |
287,211 (45%) |
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Amendment 3 | Property; Taxes | Authorizes local governments to provide an additional property tax exemption of up to $2,500 for first responders including fire fighters, emergency medical service personnel, emergency response dispatchers, peace officers, police officers, and sheriffs. |
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338,823 (53%) |
300,477 (47%) |
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Amendment 4 | Budgets | Allows the state legislature, through a two-thirds supermajority vote, to use up to $250 million of funds in the Revenue Stabilization Trust Fund to alleviate a budget deficit |
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278,009 (44%) |
353,622 (56%) |
When are the polls open?
7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. (Saturday elections)[1]
See State Poll Opening and Closing Times (2023) for more information
Where can I find election results?
Election results are posted on Ballotpedia's election overview pages, as well as the relevant candidate pages. You can find links to the current election overview pages in the "Offices on the ballot" section of this page.
How do primaries work in Louisiana?
Louisiana does not conduct typical primary elections. Instead, all candidates running for a local, state, or federal office appear on the same ballot in either October (in odd-numbered years) or November (in even-numbered years), regardless of their partisan affiliations. If a candidate wins a simple majority of all votes cast for the office (i.e., 50 percent, plus one vote), he or she wins the election outright. If no candidate meets that threshold, the top two finishers advance to a second election in either November (in odd-numbered years) or December (in even-numbered years), regardless of their partisan affiliations. In that election, the candidate who receives the greatest number of votes wins. Ballotpedia refers to Louisiana's electoral system as the Louisiana majority-vote system. It is also commonly referred to as a jungle primary. Because it is possible for a candidate to win election in the first round of voting, Louisiana's nominating contest is not a traditional primary.
How do I register to vote?
To vote in Louisiana, one must be a United States citizen who resides in the state and parish in which he or she registers. A voter must be at least 18 years old by Election Day.[2]
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.[2]
Voters may register in person at any Registrar of Voters office or any of the following places:[2]
Is there an early voting period?
Louisiana permits early voting. Learn more by visiting this website.
Early voting permits citizens to cast ballots in person at a polling place prior to an election. In states that permit no-excuse early voting, a voter does not have to provide an excuse for being unable to vote on Election Day. States that allow voters to cast no-excuse absentee/mail-in ballots in person are counted as no-excuse early voting states.
As of February 2024, 47 states and the District of Columbia permitted no-excuse early voting.
Who is eligible for absentee voting?
The table below displays absentee voting information specific to Louisiana's 2024 election cycle.
The following individuals are eligible to vote absentee in Louisiana:[3]
What are the voter ID laws in Louisiana?
See Voter identification laws by state.
How do I file to run for office?
See Ballot access requirements for political candidates in Louisiana for information on how to run for state or federal office.
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