Louisiana Primary Election
Saturday, May 16, 2026 · Louisiana
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Contests
26 races on the ballot
US Representative
Louisiana District 6
4 Candidates
Louisiana Board of Elementary and Secondary Education District 1
Louisiana Board of Elementary and Secondary Education District 1
Candidate (Uncontested)
US Representative
Louisiana District 1
2 Candidates
US Representative
Louisiana District 2
2 Candidates
US Senator
Louisiana
3 Candidates
Commissioner
Louisiana Public Service Commission District 5
2 Candidates
US Senator
Louisiana
4 Candidates
Orleans Parish Civil District Court Division N
Orleans Parish Judicial District, Louisiana
2 Candidates
Commissioner
Louisiana Public Service Commission District 1
5 Candidates
US Representative
Louisiana District 4
2 Candidates
Louisiana Board of Elementary and Secondary Education District 1
Louisiana Board of Elementary and Secondary Education District 1
3 Candidates
US Representative
Louisiana District 4
3 Candidates
Orleans Parish Civil District Court Division M
Orleans Parish Judicial District, Louisiana
2 Candidates
Commissioner
Louisiana Public Service Commission District 1
Candidate (Uncontested)
State Representative
Louisiana House of Representatives District 39
Candidate (Uncontested)
Louisiana Supreme Court 1st District
Louisiana Supreme Court District 1
2 Candidates
US Representative
Louisiana District 3
3 Candidates
US Representative
Louisiana District 5
7 Candidates
Louisiana Supreme Court 3rd District
Louisiana Supreme Court District 3
Candidate (Uncontested)
Commissioner
Louisiana Public Service Commission District 5
2 Candidates
US Representative
Louisiana District 5
5 Candidates
Orleans Parish Criminal District Court Section J
Orleans Parish Judicial District, Louisiana
2 Candidates
US Representative
Louisiana District 3
Candidate (Uncontested)
Louisiana Supreme Court 4th District
Louisiana Supreme Court District 4
Candidate (Uncontested)
US Representative
Louisiana District 6
Candidate (Uncontested)
US Representative
Louisiana District 1
2 Candidates
Ballot Measures
10 measures for voters to decide
Forest Heights Park Crime Prevention and Neighborhood Improvement District, Louisiana, Parcel Fee Measure (May 2026)
Parcel Fee Measure
Renew a $220 annual parcel fee for ten years, with authority to increase the fee up to $250, to fund crime prevention, security, and neighborhood improvements
A YES vote means
<p>A "yes" vote supports renewing a $220 annual parcel fee for ten years, with authority to increase the fee up to $250, to fund crime prevention, security, and neighborhood improvements.</p>
A NO vote means
<p>A "no" vote opposes renewing a $220 annual parcel fee for ten years, with authority to increase the fee up to $250, to fund crime prevention, security, and neighborhood improvements.</p>
Louisiana Amendment 1, Legislative Authority to Add or Remove Unclassified Civil Service Positions Amendment (May 2026)
Amendment 1
Allow the legislature to add officers, positions, and employees to the unclassified civil service
A YES vote means
<p>A "yes" vote supports amending the constitution to allow the Louisiana State Legislature to add officers, positions, and employees to the unclassified civil service, such as transferring them from the classified to the unclassified civil service.</p>
A NO vote means
<p>A "no" vote opposes amending the constitution, thus maintaining that only the State Civil Service Commission may add or remove positions to the unclassified civil service. </p>
3 endorsements for YES · 2 endorsements for NO
Louisiana Amendment 3, Repeal Certain Education Funds and Dedicate Revenues to Teachers' Retirement System Amendment (May 2026)
Amendment 3
Repeal the three education revenue funds and apply that money to the Teachers' Retirement System
A YES vote means
<p>A "yes" vote supports amending the constitution to repeal the Education Excellence Fund, the Education Quality Trust Fund, and the Quality Education Support Fund, and instead apply the money in those funds to the Teachers' Retirement System.</p>
A NO vote means
<p>A "no" vote opposes amending the constitution, thus leaving the Education Excellence Fund, the Education Quality Trust Fund, and the Quality Education Support Fund intact.</p>
2 endorsements for YES
Louisiana Amendment 2, St. George Community School System Authority Amendment (May 2026)
Amendment 2
Add the St. George Community School System to the list of school systems that are regarded and treated as parishes for purposes of operating a school system
A YES vote means
<p>A "yes" vote supports amending the Louisiana Constitution to add the St. George Community School System, located in East Baton Rouge Parish, to the list of school systems that operate independently of parishwide school districts but with the same authority.</p>
A NO vote means
<p>A "no" vote opposes amending the Louisiana Constitution to add the St. George Community School System, located in East Baton Rouge Parish, to the list of school systems that operate independently of parishwide school districts but with the same authority.</p>
3 endorsements for YES · 2 endorsements for NO
Victoria Farms Crime Prevention and Improvement District, Louisiana, Parcel Fee Measure (May 2026)
Parcel Fee Measure
Authorize a $100 annual parcel fee for ten years to fund crime prevention, increased law enforcement presence, and district improvements
A YES vote means
<p>A "yes" vote supports authorizing a $100 annual parcel fee for ten years to fund crime prevention, increased law enforcement presence, and district improvements.</p>
A NO vote means
<p>A "no" vote opposes authorizing a $100 annual parcel fee for ten years to fund crime prevention, increased law enforcement presence, and district improvements.</p>
Castle Manor Improvement District, Louisiana, Parcel Fee Measure (May 2026)
Parcel Fee Measure
Levy annual parcel fees for five years of up to $100 per residential parcel and $200 per commercial parcel for the first three years and up to $125 per residential parcel and $225 per commercial parcel for the final two years to fund neighborhood beautification and security projects
A YES vote means
<p>A "yes" vote supports authorizing the city to levy annual parcel fees for five years of up to $100 per residential parcel and $200 per commercial parcel for the first three years and up to $125 per residential parcel and $225 per commercial parcel for the final two years to fund neighborhood beautification and security projects.</p>
A NO vote means
<p>A "no" vote opposes authorizing the city to levy annual parcel fees for five years of up to $100 per residential parcel and $200 per commercial parcel for the first three years and up to $125 per residential parcel and $225 per commercial parcel for the final two years to fund neighborhood beautification and security projects.</p>
Louisiana Amendment 4, Allow Parishes to Exempt Business Inventory from Property Taxation Amendment (May 2026)
Amendment 4
Allow parishes to exempt business inventory from property taxes
A YES vote means
<p>A "yes" vote supports allowing parishes to exempt business inventory from property taxes.</p>
A NO vote means
<p>A "no" vote opposes allowing parishes to exempt business inventory from property taxes.</p>
1 endorsement for YES
Fire Protection District No. 6, Louisiana, Property Tax Measure (May 2026)
Property Tax Measure
Renew a 5-mill property tax for nine years for fire protection facilities, equipment, and water and hydrant services
A YES vote means
<p>A "yes" vote supports renewing a 5-mill property tax for nine years for fire protection facilities, equipment, and water and hydrant services.</p>
A NO vote means
<p>A "no" vote opposes renewing a 5-mill property tax for nine years for fire protection facilities, equipment, and water and hydrant services.</p>
Upper Hurstville Security District, Louisiana, Parcel Fee Measure (May 2026)
Parcel Fee Measure
Renew an annual parcel fee of up to $650 for eight years within the Upper Hurstville Security District to fund neighborhood security and district improvements
A YES vote means
<p>A "yes" vote supports authorizing the city to renew an annual parcel fee of up to $650 for eight years to fund neighborhood security and district improvements.</p>
A NO vote means
<p>A "no" vote opposes authorizing the city to renew an annual parcel fee of up to $650 for eight years to fund neighborhood security and district improvements.</p>
Louisiana Amendment 5, Increase Judicial Retirement Age to 75 Years Amendment (May 2026)
Amendment 5
Increase the judicial retirement age from 70 to 75
A YES vote means
<p>A "yes" vote supports increasing the judicial retirement age from 70 to 75.</p>
A NO vote means
<p>A "no" vote opposes increasing the judicial retirement age from 70 to 75.</p>
3 endorsements for YES · 1 endorsement for NO