The deadline to register to vote in the upcoming elections is October 7, 2024. It is important that you exercise your right to make a choice not only on who you want to see become president but also on important local and state issues. 

To register to vote in Louisiana you must:

(1) Be a United States citizen
(2) Be at least 17 years old – YOU MUST BE AT LEAST 18 YEARS OLD TO VOTE
(3) Not be under an order of imprisonment for conviction of a felony or, if under such an order not have been incarcerated pursuant to the order within the last five years and not be under an order of imprisonment related to a felony conviction for election fraud or any other election pursuant to La. R.S. 18:1461.2
(4) Not be under a judgment of full interdiction for mental incompetence or partial interdiction with suspension of voting rights. 
(5) Reside in the state and parish in which you seek to register
(6) Be registered at least 20 days prior to an election if registering through Geaux Vote Online Registration System with a Louisiana driver’s license or Louisiana special ID card or 30 days prior to an election if registering in person or by mail to be eligible to vote in that particular election. If mailing in an application, the application or envelope must be postmarked 30 days prior to the first election in which you seek to vote.