The USPS has sent out an informational postcard to EVERY RESIDENTIAL ADDRESS and PO Box in America. **Please be aware this does NOT mean you will receive a mail ballot.** It is simply to inform you of your ability to apply for a mail ballot and encourage you to do so in a timely manner to avoid any delays. Please share this info with your family, friends and loved ones. With all the voter confusion out there we want to make things as clear as possible. Should you need any information regarding our mail ballot program please visit our website www.TangiVotes.com or contact our office.  (985)748-3215

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Early Voting began this morning and will continue Monday through Saturday 8:30AM – 6:00 PM through Saturday, August 8^th 2020 for the August 15^th election.  The emergency plan approved by the Governor and the Louisiana Legislature extends the Early Voting period from 1 week to 2 weeks for the July and August elections. 

The Registrar of Voters Office is taking every precaution available to maintain a clean environment for all voters to cast their ballot and feel confident and safe while doing so.  We are cleaning pens, voter cards and screens between every voter and wearing our masks while assisting any public matters. 

The August 8^th, 2020 election ONLY includes inside the city limits for:

City of Hammond

And

Town of Independence

There are only 27 precincts involved in the 08/15/2020 election.  Some of the precincts are partial precincts (meaning only those living INSIDE the city limits are eligible to vote).  

To see a sample ballot please visit >> https://voterportal.sos.la.gov/

1. Can the Registrar of Voters office change ANY of my registration information without my knowledge or letting me know?
   
   The RoV cannot edit a registration record without the required documentation and signature of the voter.If the RoV receives the proper documentation to register a voter or update a voters registration, a new voter id card is mailed to the mailing address on record with our office.

2. What is the Presidential Preference Primary?

A PPP, commonly referred to as a “Presidential Primary,” is an election in which voters nominate their choice to be a political party’s candidate for President in the general election.

3. How can I change my voter information?

You may change your voter information online https://tangivotes.com/i-would-like-to/update-my-information or come into either of our offices to do so in person.  In addition to those options, there are 3^rd party agencies that are required to ask if you would like to register to vote or update your voter information.  When the RoV receives the documentation from those agencies (with voter signature) we will register a new voter or update our voter records.  * a new voter id card is then mailed to the mailing address on record with RoV office.

4. How can I check my voter information?

You may check your voter information online www.geauxvote.com , come into either office or call us to obtain your registration information.

The Secretary of States office also offers a mobile app for smart phones. https://voterportal.sos.la.gov/MobileLanding.aspx

Further information obtained from the Louisiana Secretary of States website:

Presidential Preference Primary

The Presidential Preference Primary is held statewide in the Spring of each presidential election year. In 2020, the Presidential Preference Primary will be held on July 11, 2020. It allows the electors of each political party having 40,000 or more registered voters to express their preference for their party’s presidential nominee.

The Democratic, Republican, and Independent Parties in Louisiana have 40,000 plus registered voters and therefore have a Presidential Preference Primary election. **There was no candidate for the Independent party in the July 11, 2020 election. 

The parties govern by their rules who can vote in the election. Presently only registered Democratic voters can vote in the Democratic Party primary, registered Republicans in the Republican Party primary, and registered Independents in the Independent Party primary. These primaries are closed to all other registered voters.

In my capacity as appointing authority for the Tangipahoa Parish Registrar of Voters office, I am declaring an office closure for both of my offices tomorrow, Friday, March 19, 2020 due to the public health emergency that has been declared due to the COVID-19 virus (Coronavirus).  This action is being taken to preserve the health and wellbeing of my employees and their families during this emergency.       

I will reevaluate the situation by March 22nd to determine whether conditions have changed such that my office may reopen on Monday, March 23^rd. 

Please use the site for any Election info or questions you may have or you may email us by using the Contact Us link.

Be Well.
Andi Matheu
Registrar of Voters
Tangipahoa Parish