Election 2026: Voters go to the polls this Saturday, May 16th

Early voting has now ended, and on May 16th, 2026, local residents will go to the polls to make their choices for the U.S. Senator from Louisiana, 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! It is important to know that the Closed Party voting requirement only affects the federal elections and has no bearing on the local elections for Jackson Parish Sheriff and Clerk of Court

To view your sample ballot for a listing of those running for federal and local offices, Constitutional Amendments, and the Jackson Parish Law Enforcement Tax Renewal Referendum, click here or go to the Louisiana Secretary of State website at: www.geauxvote.com