Ways to Vote
Voting by Mail
Who can vote by mail?
If you registered to vote by mail and you have not previously voted in the parish, you must vote in person the first time either during early voting, or on election day, unless an exception applies. Exceptions include:
- military or overseas citizens
- persons in the Senior Citizen or Disability Program
- students, who are temporarily living away from home, should submit a copy of their student ID or fee bill with the request
- citizens who appear in the registrar of voters office before the election to verify identity
- participants in the state’s address confidentiality program
In Louisiana you must have a reason to be eligible to vote by mail, unless you are a military or overseas citizen. There are specific reasons to vote by mail.
How do I request an absentee ballot?
To electronically request absentee ballots by mail, click the Louisiana Voter Portal and search By Voter. Or, you may print a Request for Absentee Ballot by Mail PDF form, complete, sign and return indicating the reason you are not able to vote in person, either during early voting or on election day. Return the form to the Tangipahoa Parish Registrar of Voters.
How do military service men/women and overseas citizens request an absentee ballot?
To electronically request absentee ballots by mail, fax or email for military and overseas voters, click the Louisiana Voter Portal and search By Voter. Or, you may print a Request for Absentee Ballot for Military & Overseas Citizens only PDF form, complete, sign and return the form to the Tangipahoa Parish Registrar of Voters.
Election Day Voting
Where do I vote?
To locate your polling place, CLICK HERE (requires voter address information)
What are the hours to vote on Election Day?
Election day voting hours for Saturday elections are from 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM.
Election day voting hours for Tuesday elections are from 6:00 AM to 8:00 PM.
Voters in line at 8:00 PM will be allowed to vote.
Provisional Voting
Provisional voting provides a fail safe procedure for voting in federal elections when a person appears to vote and is not listed as an eligible voter. A provisional voter must certify in writing on the ballot that he is a registered voter in the parish and is eligible to vote in the election for the federal office before voting. For more information contact the Tangipahoa Parish Registrar of Voters office.
