Absentee Ballots

How to Complete Your Absentee Ballot

View this video for instructions on how to complete your Absentee Ballot

Louisiana offers absentee ballots by mail to voters who will be unable to vote in person. Absentee ballots should be requested as far in advance of the election as possible.

When your mail ballot arrives, read it carefully and follow the instructions to complete and return it. Please be aware of standard mail delivery times and the return ballot deadline when applying for a mail ballot to ensure your voted ballot is received by the registrar of voters before the deadline. 

Note:  Should you decide to hand-deliver your completed absentee ballot,  you may do so at City Hall, the Algiers Courthouse, or at any Early Voting site, during the Early Voting period. A Hand Delivery Certification Form must be completed if returning a ballot for someone other than yourself.

The deadline to request an absentee ballot is October 30, 2026, by 4:30 p.m.

The deadline for the registrar of voters to receive a voted absentee ballot is November 2, 2026, by 4:30 p.m.

Have a question or concern regarding your ballot? Please contact our office at (504) 658-8300.

For additional information, visit Louisiana Secretary of State website.