Voting in Louisiana

Are You Registered to Vote? 

Deadline to Register: Tuesday October 13th, 2020

In Louisiana you can register to vote online or in person.

Check your voter registration status here.

Are You Registered at Your Current Address?

Deadline to Check Voter Registration Status: Tuesday October 13th, 2020

Check your voter registration status here.

What is Your Voting Action Plan?

Vote in Person: If you vote in-person on Election Day, vote first thing in the morning. For all your voting questions, we recommend checking out https://wecanvote.us/louisiana/ for non-partisan help voting in Louisiana. 

Vote by Mail: 

In Louisiana you need a specific qualification to apply for an absentee ballot.  You can check the qualifications here. As of now, concerns over COVID-19 are not a qualified reason to receive an absentee ballot in Louisiana. If you do have a qualified reason to vote by mail, request your absentee ballot as soon as possible.  

Deadline to Request Absentee Ballot: Request must be received by Friday October 30, 2020

Make Sure your Absentee Ballot is Counted: After receiving your ballot, it is important to return it as soon as possible – and ideally before Thursday October 15th, 2020 to make sure it is counted.

Return Deadline: The ballot must be received at the correct elections office by Monday November 2nd, 2020.  

Do You Know Where Your Candidates Stand on Energy and Climate Issues?

The Southern Alliance for Clean Energy has launched a series of blogs examining where various Southeastern candidates for state and federal offices stand on key energy and climate issues impacting our region.