Storm Forces Louisiana Election Changes

Tropical Storm Arthur flooding led Governor Jeff Landry to suspend early voting in two parishes and forced polling place changes.

Updated on Nov. 13, 2026 in Elections

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Tropical Storm Arthur brought five to 10 inches of rain across Louisiana and Mississippi in June 2026, flooding at least 200 homes in Avoyelles Parish. Governor Jeff Landry suspended early voting in Avoyelles and Cameron Parishes on June 18, and on June 24 the Louisiana Secretary of State's Office announced Election Day polling location changes in Avoyelles and St. Landry Parishes.

Why it matters

Flood damage closed eight original polling places, forcing voters in affected parishes to find new locations ahead of the June 27 election. The disruption affected both early voting access and Election Day logistics for Louisiana voters.

Eight original polling places closed due to flood damage, and more than 145 offices appeared on the June 27 ballot. Whether early voting will be reinstated in Avoyelles and Cameron Parishes remains unclear from the available reporting.

The players

Jeff Landry

Jeff Landry is the Governor of Louisiana, who declared a state of emergency and issued executive orders suspending early voting in the storm-affected parishes.

The details

Governor Landry's June 18 executive orders suspended early voting in Avoyelles and Cameron Parishes, while Cottonport temporarily suspended overnight water service. Flood-related damage forced the Louisiana Secretary of State's Office to relocate polling sites in Avoyelles and St. Landry Parishes.

June 18: Governor Landry issued executive orders suspending early voting in Avoyelles and Cameron Parishes.
June 24: Louisiana Secretary of State's Office announced Election Day polling location changes.
June 27: 2nd Party Primary and Municipal General Election held.

Seasonal Patterns

Louisiana's June 2026 disruption follows the pattern set by Hurricane Katrina's effect on the state's 2005 election administration, as Gulf Coast storms repeatedly force emergency changes to polling access. Tropical Storm Arthur's flooding places this year's Gulf Coast season within that established risk for Louisiana voters.

Voters in Avoyelles and St. Landry Parishes should confirm their new Election Day polling locations before June 27. Louisiana residents can check voter registration, sample ballots and polling places through the state's official lookup.

The takeaway

Storm-related disruptions can change where and when Louisiana residents vote on short notice. Checking your polling location and early voting status before election day helps avoid confusion.