NEW ORLEANS — Orleans Parish election officials are encouraging residents to check their voter registration information and begin preparing for the November 3, 2026 election.
Orleans Parish Registrar of Voters Lisa Manning Bridges is asking eligible voters to make sure their registration is active and that their current residential address is on file before Election Day.
Voters should also review their ballot ahead of the election so they are familiar with the candidates, propositions, constitutional amendments and other issues that may appear.
Voter Registration Deadlines
The deadline to register in person, by mail or at an Office of Motor Vehicles location is October 5, 2026.
Louisiana voters eligible to use the state’s GeauxVote Online Registration System have until October 13, 2026 to register online.
Early Voting
Early voting for the November 3 election is scheduled for October 20 through October 27, excluding Sunday, October 25.
Early voting locations will be open from 8:30 a.m. until 6 p.m.
Absentee Voting
Eligible voters who are unable to vote in person may be able to request an absentee ballot. Eligibility includes certain military and overseas voters, students attending college away from home, nursing home residents and others who meet Louisiana’s absentee voting requirements.
For most voters, the deadline to request an absentee ballot is October 30 at 4:30 p.m. The deadline for the Registrar of Voters to receive most completed absentee ballots is November 2 at 4:30 p.m.
Election Day
The election will be held Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Polls will be open from 6 a.m. until 8 p.m.
Orleans Parish voters can use the Louisiana Voter Portal to check their registration information, find their polling location and view election information.
For additional information, contact the Orleans Parish Registrar of Voters Office at 504-658-8300.
Source: City of New Orleans / Orleans Parish Registrar of Voters