For readers in Louisiana, this page covers political campaigns, polling, voting mechanics, candidates and election results. Reporting follows both primary and general contests held throughout the state.
The Louisiana Secretary of State's Office said the petition to recall Gov. Jeff Landry did not meet signature requirements by the November 2 deadline.
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November 5, 2026
Letlow Wins Louisiana Senate Race Over DavisRepublican Julia Letlow defeated Democrat Jamie Davis by about 26,000 votes in the state's Senate contest.
November 5, 2026
Davis Wins Jefferson Parish in Senate RaceDemocrat Jamie Davis carried the parish with 54% of the vote against Republican Julia Letlow.
November 4, 2026
Louisiana House Races Head to RunoffsLouisiana's 5th and 6th congressional districts will hold runoffs after no candidate won a majority in either race.
November 4, 2026
Louisiana Earns Four Stars in Election ScorecardThe R Street Institute's 50-state review rates Louisiana's election administration among the higher-performing states.
November 4, 2026
Cao Wins Louisiana BESE District 1 SeatRepublican Joseph Cao captured the Louisiana Board of Elementary and Secondary Education seat vacated by Paul Hollis in the November 3, 2026 election.
November 4, 2026
Higgins Wins Third District Race OutrightU.S. Rep. Clay Higgins defeated five challengers in Louisiana's 3rd Congressional District election held November 3.
November 4, 2026
Cascio Leads Mack in 21st District DA RaceBrad Cascio holds an early lead over Sherman Mack in the Republican contest for the 21st Judicial District attorney seat.
November 4, 2026
Carter Wins Fourth Term in Louisiana 2nd DistrictDemocrat Troy Carter was projected to win a fourth term representing Louisiana's 2nd Congressional District, taking 70 percent of the vote.
November 3, 2026
Miguez Campaigns Across Louisiana on Election DayState Senator Blake Miguez spent Election Day greeting voters in Baton Rouge, Livingston, and Ascension Parishes as he seeks Louisiana's 6th Congressional District seat.
November 3, 2026
Louisiana Voters Head to Polls for Election DayMore than 4,500 candidates are competing in over 2,500 contests statewide as polls remain open until 8 p.m.
Day to day, that means campaign announcements, finance disclosures, changes to voting law and the final count. Reporting spans from the capital to the rural counties that define the state. Louisiana elections often turn on turnout patterns in specific parishes and the shifting political geography of the region. Changes to state voting procedures and the impact of federal court rulings on election administration frequently shape the cycle.
