Louisiana: what's on the November 3, 2026 ballot
Every candidate below is listed alphabetically, with party shown as text only. Open a name for their stated positions, background and recent news, each with sources.
Open Louisiana on the mapKey dates
- Voter registration deadline (in person, by mail, or at an OMV office): October 5, 2026. The deadline to register online through GeauxVote was 2026-10-13. Both deadlines have passed.
- Early voting: October 20, 2026 to October 27, 2026. 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily. No early voting on Sunday, October 25.
- Last day to request an absentee (mail) ballot: October 30, 2026. Request by 4:30 p.m. Your parish Registrar of Voters must receive the voted ballot by 4:30 p.m. on 2026-11-02. Different rules apply to military and overseas voters.
- Election Day: November 3, 2026. Polls are open 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Official election information: Louisiana Secretary of State – Elections & Voting
Who's running
Only the U.S. Senate and governor races are loaded so far. Other statewide offices, ballot measures, U.S. House and local races aren't loaded yet. Check your sample ballot for the full list.
Federal
U.S. Senator
Six-year term; open seat, because incumbent Republican Bill Cassidy lost the closed Republican primary on May 16, 2026.
This list comes from news voter guides, not the state's official list. Check your sample ballot.
- Jamie Davis Democratic · Open seat
Jamie Davis is a farmer and small business owner from Ferriday, Louisiana, and this is his first run for statewide office. He ran in the closed Democratic primary for U.S. Senate… - Julia Letlow Republican · Open seat
Julia Letlow is a Republican who has represented Louisiana's 5th Congressional District in the U.S. House since winning a 2021 special election, after her husband, Luke Letlow, won…
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