Election 2026: Early Voting Begins May 2nd, Request an Absentee Ballot by May 12

On May 16, 2026, Jackson Parish residents will go to the polls to make their selection on several ballot items, including federal, state, and local governmental positions, the Jackson Parish Sheriff’s Office Law Enforcement Millage Renewal, and state constitutional amendments. 

If you would like to skip the lines, EARLY VOTING begins on May 2nd and will run through May 9th (excluding Sunday, May 3) from 8:30 am to 6:00 pm each day. Also of note, the deadline to request an Absentee Ballot is May 12 by 4:30 p.m. (except for military and overseas voters). You can request an absentee ballot online through the GeaxVote Website Voter Portal or in writing through the Jackson Parish Registrar of Voters Office.

To view your sample ballot, click here or visit www.geauxvote.com