Louisiana Elections 2026
What is on the Louisiana ballot on November 3, 2026: U.S. Senate, 6 U.S. House seats, 10 ballot measures.
Status: upcoming. Election day is November 3, 2026. New map adopted May 29, 2026 after Louisiana v. Callais. The party primaries were cancelled: all candidates run together on November 3, and if no one tops 50% the top two meet in a December 12 runoff.
Senate and governor
| Race | Status | Rating | Candidates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Louisiana | Bill Cassidy (R) lost the primary | Solid R | Jamie Davis (D), Julia Letlow (R) |
U.S. House
New map adopted May 29, 2026 after Louisiana v. Callais. The party primaries were cancelled: all candidates run together on November 3, and if no one tops 50% the top two meet in a December 12 runoff.
Ballot measures
Raise income limit for property tax freeze
Would raise the income limit for the special property tax assessment from $100,000 to $150,000.
A yes vote approves the change described above. A no vote rejects it and keeps current law.
Disabled veteran exemption for surviving spouses
Would allow a one-time transfer of the disabled veteran homestead exemption by a surviving spouse.
A yes vote approves the change described above. A no vote rejects it and keeps current law.
Property tax rate limits
Would allow tax rates above the prior year's rate but below the constitutional maximum.
A yes vote approves the change described above. A no vote rejects it and keeps current law.
No bail after conviction for crimes against minors
Would bar bail after conviction for aggravated offenses against minors.
A yes vote approves the change described above. A no vote rejects it and keeps current law.
Tax break for rehabilitated property
Would authorize a tax exemption for rehabilitated blighted property.
A yes vote approves the change described above. A no vote rejects it and keeps current law.
Foreign adversaries and expropriation
Would prohibit property seizures by foreign adversaries.
A yes vote approves the change described above. A no vote rejects it and keeps current law.
Senior property tax exemption
Would exempt up to $30,000 of assessed value for qualifying homeowners 65 and older.
A yes vote approves the change described above. A no vote rejects it and keeps current law.
Two-term lifetime limit for governors
Would limit governors to two terms in their lifetime.
A yes vote approves the change described above. A no vote rejects it and keeps current law.
Retirement debt payments
Would remove the required order for applying one-time state money to retirement system debt.
A yes vote approves the change described above. A no vote rejects it and keeps current law.
Drinking water service lines
Would allow public money to maintain service lines containing hazardous materials.
A yes vote approves the change described above. A no vote rejects it and keeps current law.
Mayors
13 current mayors verified in our research. Being mayor now does not mean running in the next election.
| City or town | Mayor | Next mayoral election |
|---|---|---|
| Alexandria | Jacques Maurice Roy | |
| Baldwin | Clarence A. Vappie | |
| Baton Rouge | Sid Edwards | |
| Bossier City | Thomas Chandler | |
| Campti | Katrina Evans | |
| Central | Wade Evans | |
| Haynesville | Roderick D. Hampton | |
| Jonesboro | James Harris | |
| Lake Charles | Marshall Simien | |
| Monroe | Friday Ellis | |
| Natchitoches | Ronnie Williams Jr. | |
| New Orleans | Helena Moreno | |
| Shreveport | Tom Arceneaux |
Open the Louisiana mayor directory
Sources
- 2026 United States House of Representatives elections (Wikipedia)
- The Green Papers: 2026 general election by state
- Cook Political Report House ratings (Oct. 9, 2026)
- Ballotpedia: congressional candidates, 2026
- 2026 United States Senate elections (Wikipedia)
- 2026 United States gubernatorial elections (Wikipedia)
Statewide offices and measures checked October 12, 2026; federal races updated October 24, 2026.