Election 2026: What is on the ballot for Jackson Parish Voters

On May 16th, 2026, local residents will go to the polls to make their choices for the U.S. Senator from Louisiana, U. S. Representative 4th Congressional District, Public Service Commissioner District 5, Jackson Parish Sheriff, and Jackson Parish Clerk of Court, along with Constitutional Amendments and the Jackson Parish Law Enforcement Tax Renewal.

For the first time, choices for the federal elections will be made through Closed Party Primaries, meaning Democrats will vote a Democratic ballot, Republicans will vote a Republican ballot, and all No Party registrants can choose to affiliate by declaration (signed at the polls or at early voting) with either party to vote or remain unaffiliated!

To view your sample ballot for a listing of those running for U.S. Senator, U.S. Representative 4th Congressional District, and Public Service Commissioner District 5, click here or go to the Louisiana Secretary of State website at: www.geauxvote.com

Everyone will vote on any LOCAL races on the May 16th ballot. Below are the candidates for the Sheriff’s race and the Clerk’s race, along with the Constitutional Amendments and the Law Enforcement Tax Renewal.

If you have any questions regarding the 2026 Election, you are encouraged to go to the Jackson Parish Clerk of Court Office, located at 500 East Court Street, Room 103 in Jonesboro, LA or call (318) 259-2424.

If you have any questions regarding the election you are encouraged to go to the Jackson Parish Clerk of Court Office, located at 500 East Court Street, Room 103 in Jonesboro, LA or call (318) – 259 – 2424.