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

The Spring Elections were re-scheduled in light of the Covid-19 outbreak.  The Secretary of State sent his request to the Governor on Friday, 03/13/2020 and a Proclamation was issued and signed that same day. 

Election Dates are updated on the TangiVotes.com and the GeauxVote.com websites.  If you have any questions or concerns about the election dates please don’t hesitate to contact our office.  We will remain open and available to you for as long as we possibly can!  You can always contact us via email from our contact us page.

In the meantime, please follow the CDC and Governmental guidelines and suggestions to slow the rapid spread of the virus.  Please see the President’s Coronavirus Guidelines – 15 Days to Slow the Spread issued on Monday 03/16/2020.  The Tangipahoa Parish Government is updating their website daily with updated information regarding the virus and any parish updates that need to announced.  Please see below some helpful websites for information from the CDC, John’s Hopkins Medical Center, Tangipahoa Parish Government and others. 

PLEASE FACT CHECK YOUR INFORMATION PRIOR TO SHARING OR POSTING IN SOCIAL MEDIA.  Any false information is irresponsible and counterproductive.  We should be working together as a community, state and country to get back to living the lives that already seem so far in the past.  

Please Stay Well Tangi.

Andi Matheu
Registrar of Voters, Tangipahoa Parish

Online John Hopkins CSSE Coronavirus Dashboard

US CDC 2019-nCoV webpage

Tangipahoa Parish Government covid-19 updates

The Presidential Preference Primary held on Saturday, April 4, 2020 will be a closed party primary.  Make sure and verify your voter registration information PRIOR to the close of books to ensure you are eligible to vote in the PPP election.

A closed party primary means the parties have decided you must be a registered democrat or republican to vote for the democratic or republican nominees (see picture below).  PLEASE verify your party affiliation and address before March 4, 2020 (in person) or March 14 (online).  You may view or change your registration HERE.  Should you have any further questions please feel free to call, come in or email our office.