LSU Students Voted for Homecoming Royalty
The annual student election period for the university's Homecoming King and Queen concluded this week.
Updated on Oct. 12, 2026 in Elections
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Students at Louisiana State University have cast their ballots for the 2026 Homecoming King and Queen. The election voting period ran for one week, finalizing the selection process for the student court.
Why it matters
The annual Homecoming election serves as a central component of campus tradition and student engagement at the university. Results from the election will determine the pair presented to the public during an upcoming athletic event.
The Homecoming Court consists of 12 total candidates competing for the top spots. Voting concluded on October 12, 2026, following a one-week open period.
The players
LSU
Louisiana State University is a major public research university located in Baton Rouge.
Mississippi State
Mississippi State University is the institution providing the opposition for the LSU football game.
The details
The election process allows students to participate in selecting their representatives for the annual Homecoming Court. Once the results are finalized, the newly elected King and Queen will be officially crowned during halftime festivities at the university's football game.
Timeline
Voting for the election opened on October 5, 2026.
The window for students to cast their ballots closed on October 12, 2026.
The coronation is scheduled for October 17, 2026, during the halftime of the LSU football game.
Political Context
This election follows a pattern set by the traditional LSU Homecoming halftime coronation. Some student advocates argue that these campus-wide elections should include more robust platforms regarding student life to ensure meaningful representation beyond the tradition of royalty.
Students and alumni attending the game in Baton Rouge should anticipate a busy schedule at Tiger Stadium for the halftime presentation. Those planning to attend the 11 a.m. kickoff should account for expected crowds during the coronation event.
The takeaway
Participation in the Homecoming election is a hallmark of student life at Louisiana State University. Attendees at the upcoming football game can observe the results of this civic engagement when the winners are presented on the field.
What happens next
The Homecoming King and Queen will be crowned at 11 a.m. on Saturday, October 17, 2026, during the LSU versus Mississippi State game at Tiger Stadium.
Further reading
For more on local campus voting trends, visit the Elections page.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Reveille.
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