Election Day voting is from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday
Published 9:49 am Monday, November 7, 2016
- The runoff election is scheduled Dec. 10. Early voting will take place from Nov. 26 to Dec. 3.
Secretary of State Tom Schedler is reminding everyone that Tuesday is Election Day across the state.
Eligible voters will be casting ballots for the presidential election, U.S. Senate and six constitutional amendments, as well as an assortment of local races and propositions beginning at 6 a.m.
In preparation for Tuesday’s election activities, Schedler is encouraging voters to remember:
Polls open at 6 a.m. and close at 8 p.m. Anyone in line at 8 p.m. will be allowed to vote.
Voters can find their precinct and sample ballot by visiting sos.la.gov.
Voters should bring an ID with them to vote (Louisiana driver’s license, Louisiana Special ID card or another generally recognized picture identification card with your name and signature such as a passport). Voters without an ID will be required to fill out an affidavit, but will be allowed to vote.
Voters will receive a limited-edition I Voted sticker featuring Louisiana artist George Rodrigue’s beloved Blue Dog.
Ballot selfies are legal, but voters are reminded to be courteous of voters waiting in line. Remember, your ballot is protected and private unless you disclose it.
“We anticipate a strong turnout on Tuesday across the state perhaps surpassing our 2012 record of 67.9 percent,” Schedler said. “This is an election like no other in our nation, and I encourage everyone to go exercise their right to vote and to educate themselves on the candidates and the issues before going to the polls so we can minimize wait times. Every vote counts, so geaux vote!”