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How to vote in Louisiana

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Key deadlines in Louisiana

Voter registration deadlines

  • Online: 21 days before Election Day
  • By mail: Postmarked by 30 days before Election Day
  • In person: 30 days before Election Day

Absentee ballot request deadlines

Absentee ballot return deadlines

  • By mail: Received by 1 day BEFORE Election Day
  • In person: Received by 1 day BEFORE Election Day at 4:30PM

Voting dates

Louisiana voter registration guide

Louisiana absentee and mail ballot guide

Louisiana voting guide

Your election officials in Louisiana

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