November 3, 2026 – U.S. Senate General/Open U.S. Representative Primary/Open Primary Election

The following is important information for the Tuesday, November 3, 2026 Election:

The qualifying period for all candidates is August 5-7, 2026.

The November 3, 2026 election is the open general election date for party primary offices.

The deadline to register to vote in person, by mail, or at an OMV Office is October 5.

The deadline to register to vote through the GeauxVote Online Registration System is October 13.

Early voting is October 20-27 (excluding Sunday, October 25) from 8:30 a.m.-6 p.m.

The deadline to request an absentee ballot is October 30 by 4:30 p.m (other than military and overseas voters). You can request an absentee ballot online through our Voter Portal or in writing through your Registrar of Voters Office.

The deadline for a registrar of voters to receive a voted absentee ballot is November 2 by 4:30 p.m. (other than military and overseas voters).

On election day, the polls are open from 6 a.m.-8 p.m.