Remove the requirement that a state retirement system receiving nonrecurring state funds apply those funds to its oldest outstanding unfunded accrued liability first

A YES vote means

A "yes" vote supports amending the Louisiana Constitution to remove the requirement that a state retirement system receiving nonrecurring state funds apply those funds to its oldest outstanding unfunded accrued liability (UAL) first.

A NO vote means

A "no" vote opposes amending the Louisiana Constitution to remove the requirement that a state retirement system receiving nonrecurring state funds apply those funds to its oldest outstanding unfunded accrued liability (UAL) first.

1 endorsement for YES

Louisiana Prohibit Property Expropriation by Foreign Adversaries Amendment (2026)

Prohibit Property Expropriation by Foreign Adversaries Amendment

Eminent domain policy

Prohibit expropriation of property by foreign adversaries or agents of a foreign adversary, as defined by law

A YES vote means

A "yes" vote supports amending the Louisiana Constitution to prohibit the expropriation of property by foreign adversaries or agents of a foreign adversary, as defined by law.

A NO vote means

A "no" vote opposes amending the Louisiana Constitution to prohibit the expropriation of property by foreign adversaries or agents of a foreign adversary, as defined by law.

1 endorsement for YES

Louisiana Property Tax Exemption for Seniors Amendment (2026)

Property Tax Exemption for Seniors Amendment

Property taxesProperty tax exemptionsHomestead tax exemptions

Authorize a property tax exemption up to $30,000 of assessed property value, increasing with age, from taxation for homeowners 65 and older who qualify for the income-based assessment freeze

A YES vote means

A "yes" vote supports amending the Louisiana Constitution to authorize a property tax exemption up to $30,000 of assessed property value, increasing with homeowner's age, from taxation for homeowners 65 and older who already qualify for the income-based assessment freeze.

A NO vote means

A "no" vote opposes amending the Louisiana Constitution to authorize a property tax exemption up to $30,000 of assessed property value, increasing with homeowner's age, from taxation for homeowners 65 and older who already qualify for the income-based assessment freeze.

1 endorsement for YES

Louisiana Tax Exemption for Rehabilitated Property Amendment (2026)

Tax Exemption for Rehabilitated Property Amendment

Property taxesProperty tax exemptions

Authorize a tax exemption for derelict or blighted property that has been rehabilitated

A YES vote means

A "yes" vote supports amending the Louisiana Constitution to authorize a tax exemption for derelict or blighted property, as defined by the state legislature, that has been rehabilitated.

A NO vote means

A "no" vote opposes amending the Louisiana Constitution to authorize a tax exemption for derelict or blighted property, as defined by the state legislature, that has been rehabilitated.

1 endorsement for YES

Louisiana Gubernatorial Two-Term Lifetime Limit Amendment (2026)

Gubernatorial Two-Term Lifetime Limit Amendment

Executive official term limits

Change the gubernatorial term limit from two consecutive terms to a lifetime maximum of two terms

A YES vote means

A "yes" vote supports changing the gubernatorial term limit from two consecutive terms, which allows a former governor to sit out one term and run again, to a permanent, lifetime maximum of two terms total.

A NO vote means

A "no" vote opposes amending the Louisiana Constitution to change the gubernatorial term limit, thereby keeping the current limit that prohibits a governor from serving more than two consecutive terms but places no lifetime cap on total terms served.

1 endorsement for YES

Louisiana Use Public Funds for Drinking Water Utility Service Lines Amendment (2026)

Use Public Funds for Drinking Water Utility Service Lines Amendment

Pollution, waste, and recycling policyLocal government finance and taxesDrinking water systems

Authorize the use of public funds for the maintenance of drinking water utility services lines affected by hazardous materials on property owned by utility customers

A YES vote means

A "yes" vote supports amending the Louisiana Constitution to authorize the use of public funds for the maintenance of drinking water utility services lines affected by hazardous materials on property owned by utility customers.

A NO vote means

A "no" vote opposes amending the Louisiana Constitution to authorize the use of public funds for the maintenance of drinking water utility services lines affected by hazardous materials on property owned by utility customers.

1 endorsement for YES

Louisiana Prohibit Post-Conviction Bail for Individuals Convicted of Assault Against Minors Amendment (2026)

Prohibit Post-Conviction Bail for Individuals Convicted of Assault Against Minors Amendment

Bail policyCriminal sentencing

Prohibit post-conviction bail for a defendant who is convicted of an aggravated offense against a victim who is a minor

A YES vote means

A "yes" vote supports prohibiting post-conviction bail for a defendant who is convicted of an aggravated offense, as defined by law, against a victim who is a minor.

A NO vote means

A "no" vote opposes prohibiting post-conviction bail for a defendant who is convicted of an aggravated offense, as defined by law, against a victim who is a minor.

3 endorsements for YES

Louisiana Raise Income Limit to $150,000 for Special Property Tax Assessment Amendment (2026)

Raise Income Limit to $150,000 for Special Property Tax Assessment Amendment

Property tax exemptionsHomestead tax exemptions

Raise the income limit to qualify for the property tax special assessment level from $100,000 to $150,000

A YES vote means

A "yes" vote supports raising the income limit to qualify for the property tax special assessment level—a provision that freezes the assessed value of a home for eligible homeowners so that their property taxes do not increase due to rising property values—from $100,000 to $150,000.

A NO vote means

A "no" vote opposes raising the income limit to qualify for the property tax special assessment level, keeping it at $100,000.

1 endorsement for YES

Louisiana One-Time Transfer of Disabled Veteran Homestead Tax Exemption for Surviving Spouses Amendment (2026)

One-Time Transfer of Disabled Veteran Homestead Tax Exemption for Surviving Spouses Amendment

Veterans policyProperty tax exemptionsHomestead tax exemptions

Allow the surviving spouse of a disabled veteran to transfer the homestead property tax exemption one time to a new homestead

A YES vote means

A "yes" vote supports allowing the surviving spouse of a disabled veteran to transfer the homestead property tax exemption one time to a new homestead.

A NO vote means

A "no" vote opposes allowing the surviving spouse of a disabled veteran to transfer the homestead property tax exemption one time to a new homestead.

1 endorsement for YES

Louisiana Property Tax Rate Limits Based on Existing Voter-Approved Maximums Amendment (2026)

Property Tax Rate Limits Based on Existing Voter-Approved Maximums Amendment

Property taxesState legislative authority

Authorize taxing authorities to levy a millage at a rate above the rate set by the previous year's assessment of the maximum amount of taxable property within each parish, but below the maximum permitted by the state constitution

A YES vote means

A "yes" vote supports authorizing taxing authorities to levy a millage at a rate above the rate set by the previous year's assessment of the maximum amount of taxable property within each parish, but below the maximum permitted by the state constitution.

A NO vote means

A "no" vote opposes authorizing taxing authorities to levy a millage at a rate above the rate set by the previous year's assessment of the maximum amount of taxable property within each parish, but below the maximum permitted by the state constitution.

1 endorsement for YES

Voter FAQ

Can I register to vote online?

Louisiana offers online voter registration.To register online in Louisiana, you need to provide the four-digit audit code from your Louisiana driver's license or Louisiana special ID. If you are at least 17 years old and don’t have a Louisiana driver's license or Louisiana special ID, you can still submit a voter registration application by mail.

Can I submit voter registration forms in person?

You can complete a voter registration application in person. Contact your local election office for information on when and where to register to vote.Learn more by visiting the Louisiana Secretary of State website or contacting your local election office.

How do I see what's on my ballot?

View official ballot information on the Louisiana Secretary of State website, if available.

How do I contact my state election office?

Secretary of State8585 Archives Ave Baton Rouge, LA 70809Telephone: (225) 922-0900

Do I need to bring an ID to vote in person?

You will be asked to show photo ID to vote in Louisiana. Acceptable forms of photo ID include: Louisiana driver's license or special ID card LA Wallet digital driver's license United States military identification card that contains your name and picture some other generally recognized picture ID that contains your name and signatureVoters without ID: If you are unable to provide ID, you may still cast your vote by signature on a voter affidavit.

Who can register to vote?

To register in Louisiana you must: be a United States citizenbe at least 17 years old (16 years old if registering in person at the Registrar of Voters Office or at the Louisiana Office of Motor Vehicles), and you must be at least 18 years old to votereside in the state and parish in which you seek to registernot be under an order of imprisonment for conviction of a felony or, if under such an order not have been incarcerated pursuant to the order within the last five years and not be under an order of imprisonment related to a felony conviction for election fraud or any other election offense pursuant to La. R.S. 18:1461.2not be under a judgment of full interdiction for mental incompetence or partial interdiction with suspension of voting rightsbe registered at least 20 days prior to an election if registering through the GeauxVote Online Registration System with a Louisiana driver's license or Louisiana special ID card or 30 days prior to an election if registering in person or by mail to be eligible to vote in that particular election. If mailing in an application, the application or envelope must be postmarked 30 days prior to the first election in which you seek to vote

Check that you're registered to vote on Louisiana's website. If you’re not registered: Register online by Oct 13. Your by mail registration form must be postmarked by Oct 5.

How do I vote if I'm in the military or live overseas?

Active-duty military, their families, and overseas citizens can register to vote and request their absentee ballot using the Federal Post Card Application (FPCA). The FPCA process is done by mail, but your state may offer other options to request and return ballots. Please contact your local election office for more information about delivery and return methods, including email, fax, and state online portals. To follow the FPCA process:Fill out the Federal Post Card Application (FPCA), or download a copy. Your local election office may have questions, so please provide an email address or phone number where they can reach you.Send the application to your local election office.It is never too early to submit an FPCA! Please do so as soon as possible.Please fill out and send back your ballot as soon as you receive it.States begin mailing absentee ballots at least 45 days before Election Day. If you haven't received your ballot by 30 days before Election Day, contact your local election office.If your ballot does not arrive after you submit your FPCA, contact your local election office first. Then: You can still vote using the Federal Write-In Absentee Ballot (FWAB). Print, sign, and mail your FWAB to your local election office.If you mail a FWAB and then receive your regular absentee ballot, you should complete and mail your absentee ballot also. Election officials will ensure that only one ballot is counted.The Federal Voting Assistance Program offers additional information on military and overseas voting in Louisiana. You can also call 1-800-438-VOTE (8683) or email vote@fvap.gov