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EARLY VOTING SUSPENDED IN CAMERON PARISH
BATON ROUGE, La. — Secretary of State Nancy Landry has announced that Governor Jeff Landry has issued an executive order suspending early voting in Cameron Parish today, June 17, and tomorrow, June 18, for the June 27 election due to projected severe weather.
Early voting in all other parishes will proceed as scheduled on Thursday, June 18. Polls will be closed statewide on Friday, June 19, for the Juneteenth holiday, and will reopen on Saturday, June 20 for the final day of early voting.
Voters are encouraged to view their sample ballot by downloading the GeauxVote Mobile app for smartphones, or by visiting GeauxVote.com and logging into the Voter Portal.
Voters are encouraged to stay informed for any additional weather advisories, updates, or office closures.
Candidates or voters with questions regarding these changes may call the Elections Hotline at 800-883-2805.
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GOVERNOR SIGNS ELECTION INTEGRITY AND SECURITY PACKAGE INTO LAW
BATON ROUGE, La. — Louisiana Secretary of State Nancy Landry today applauded Governor Jeff Landry and the Louisiana Legislature for approving and signing a package of election integrity and security measures designed to strengthen voter confidence, enhance election safeguards, and further secure Louisiana’s election process.
The bills, part of the Secretary of State’s election integrity and security package, include Senate Bill 319 by Sen. Thomas Pressly, House Bill 691 by Rep. Beau Beaullieu, and House Bill 547 by Rep. Polly Thomas, each designed to strengthen voter verification, improve voter roll accuracy, and protect sensitive voter information.
“Louisiana has become a national leader in election integrity because we are committed to continuously improving our election system,” said Secretary Landry. “These reforms reflect a commonsense approach to election administration. They help ensure that voter identities are verified, voter registration rolls remain accurate, and personal voter information is protected.”
Senate Bill 319 by Sen. Thomas Pressly, or Act 5 of the 2026 Louisiana Legislature, establishes clear and uniform standards for voter identification at polling places. The law eliminates ambiguity regarding acceptable forms of identification and provides consistent statewide guidelines for election officials while maintaining multiple pathways for eligible voters to verify their identity and cast a ballot. The law goes into effect July 1, 2027, providing time for implementation and training.
The passage and signing of the bill drew praise from election integrity advocates.
Jason Snead, Executive Director of Honest Elections Project Action, said, “For too long, Louisiana has allowed people to vote merely by signing an affidavit, without showing any form of ID at all. SB 319 will bring that practice to an end, requiring all voters to provide identification before their ballots are counted. Congratulations to Secretary of State Nancy Landry and Louisiana lawmakers for leading the charge to strengthen voter ID in Louisiana.”
Dr. Kevin Roberts, President of Washington, D.C.-based Heritage Action, said, “Governor Landry’s signing of SB 319 delivered a major win for election integrity in my home state of Louisiana. We thank Louisiana State Sen. Thomas Pressly and Secretary of State Nancy Landry for their leadership on SB 319 to ensure that every voter’s identity is verified before their ballot is counted. Few issues are more straightforward than this—our elections should be secure.”
House Bill 691 by Rep. Beau Beaullieu, now known as Act 6 of the 2026 Louisiana Legislature, codifies Louisiana’s use of the federal Systematic Alien Verification for Entitlements (SAVE) program. The law requires an annual review of voter registration records to identify potential noncitizens registered to vote while preserving due process protections before any voter registration may be canceled. Louisiana was the first state in the nation to use the SAVE system for this purpose and has already used it to improve the accuracy of the state’s voter registration rolls. The law goes into effect on Aug. 1, 2026.
House Bill 547 by Rep. Polly Thomas, or Act 163 of the 2026 Louisiana Legislature, strengthens protections for voter privacy by prohibiting the photographing, recording, or reproduction of sensitive voter registration information contained in Election Day precinct registers. The measure helps safeguard personal voter information and reduces the potential for harassment, intimidation, or misuse of voter data.
Secretary Landry thanked the bill authors and members of the Louisiana Legislature for their partnership in advancing election security measures.
“I appreciate Sen. Thomas Pressly, Rep. Beau Beaullieu, Rep. Polly Thomas, and the members of the Legislature for their commitment to protecting the integrity of Louisiana’s elections,” Secretary Landry said. “Louisiana has made tremendous progress in strengthening election integrity, moving from ninth to fourth in the nation in just two years. These reforms build on that success and continue our commitment to ensuring that every eligible voter can cast a ballot, every legal vote is counted, and every voter can have confidence in the outcome of our elections.”
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VOTER REGISTRATION DEADLINES FOR THE JUNE 27 ELECTION
BATON ROUGE, La. — Secretary of State Nancy Landry reminds voters that the final deadline to register to vote in the June 27 Second Party Primary and Spring Municipal General Election is quickly approaching. The deadline to register through the GeauxVote Online Registration System is Saturday, June 6. This deadline is for citizens who have never registered to vote, as well as voters who would like to make changes to their registration.
Citizens may check their registration or register to vote online at www.GeauxVote.com. After registering, voters should download the free GeauxVote Mobile smartphone app. The app provides registration information as well as voting districts, sample ballots, polling place information, and election results.
Early voting for the June 27 election will take place Friday, June 12 through Saturday, June 20 (excluding Sunday, June 14 and Friday, June 19, which is a state holiday) from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.
For more information, please call the Elections Hotline at 800-883-2805, with TDD/TTY access at 711, or email the Elections Division at [email protected]. To report potential polling place accessibility issues, please email the Elections ADA Compliance Officer at [email protected]. Complaints involving possible election code violations should be reported to the Secretary of State’s Election Integrity Division at 800-722-5305.
Media Contact:
Trey Williams
Deputy Secretary for Communications and Policy
[email protected]
225-436-9582
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SECRETARY LANDRY CALLS FOR ADDITIONAL ELECTION COMMISSIONERS
BATON ROUGE, La. — Louisiana Secretary of State Nancy Landry is asking members of the public to sign up to work as Election Day poll commissioners for the 2nd Party Primary on June 27 and the U.S. Senate General and Open Primary Election on Nov. 3.
Louisiana needs more election workers to ensure that all of the state’s Election Day voting precincts operate without interruption or delay. Commissioners can earn up to $200, and commissioners-in-charge can earn up to $350, depending on certification level and number of precinct assignments.
Election Day poll commissioners must be:
- A registered voter in Louisiana
- Attend a 1-2 hour training course
- At least 17 years old and a high school senior or older
- Work the entire election day (6 a.m. – 8 p.m.), arriving at least 30 minutes to 1 hour before polls open and remaining until everything is finalized after polls close. You are unable to leave the precinct during your shift.
“Poll commissioners are the backbone of Louisiana’s election process,” said Secretary Landry. “Their commitment helps ensure voters have a smooth experience at the polls and that elections are conducted with integrity. We are looking for individuals who want to serve their communities, support the democratic process, and earn extra income while playing an important role on Election Day.”
Prospective election workers must return their completed applications to their parish Clerk of Court’s office. Applicants will then be contacted with the next steps in the process. More information about qualifications and training is available on the Louisiana Secretary of State’s website.
Media Contact:
Trey Williams
Deputy Secretary for Communications and Policy
[email protected]
225-436-9582
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