Louisiana elections, 2022

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This page provides information on the 2022 elections in Louisiana, including the offices on the ballot covered by Ballotpedia, election dates, and frequently asked questions.

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Election dates

Statewide election dates in Louisiana are listed below. For more dates, please see the elections calendar.

Statewide election dates

November 8, 2022: Majority-vote system, first round
December 10, 2022: Majority-vote system, second round (if needed)


Offices on the ballot

Below is a list of Louisiana elections covered by Ballotpedia in 2022. Click the links to learn more about each type:

Louisiana elections, 2022
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U.S. Senate Click here
U.S. House Click here
Congress special election
Governor
Other state executive Click here
State Senate
State House
Special state legislative Click here
State Supreme Court Click here
Intermediate appellate courts Click here
School boards Click here
Municipal government Click here
Recalls Click here
Ballot measures Click here
Local ballot measures Click here

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Noteworthy elections

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Statewide ballot measures

See also: Louisiana 2022 ballot measures

November 8, 2022:

Type Title Description Result Yes Votes No Votes

LRCA

Amendment 1 Increase the portion of certain state funds that can be invested in equities from 35% to 65%

Defeated

475,019 (36%)

848,366 (64%)

LRCA

Amendment 2 Expand property tax exemptions for disabled veterans with a service-related disability

Approveda

973,937 (73%)

361,378 (27%)

LRCA

Amendment 3 Allow classified and civil service employees to publicly support the election campaigns of individuals in their immediate family when off duty

Defeated

434,549 (33%)

890,055 (67%)

LRCA

Amendment 4 Allow local governments to waive water charges for customers when damages are not caused by the customer

Approveda

994,361 (75%)

332,306 (25%)

LRCA

Amendment 5 Provide that property tax rates can be increased by a two-thirds vote of a taxing authority up to the maximum rate allowed by the constitution

Defeated

554,257 (43%)

740,006 (57%)

LRCA

Amendment 6 Limit the increase in the assessed value of residential property in Orleans Parish to 10% of the property's assessed value

Defeated

636,105 (50%)

643,076 (50%)

LRCA

Amendment 7 Repeal language allowing involuntary servitude as criminal punishments

Defeated

508,852 (39%)

790,787 (61%)

LRCA

Amendment 8 Remove the annual income recertification requirement to receive special assessment property tax rates for homeowners that are permanently and totally disabled

Approveda

717,702 (55%)

593,863 (45%)


December 10, 2022:

Type Title Description Result Yes Votes No Votes

LRCA

Amendment 1 Prohibit the state and local governments from allowing noncitizens to vote

Approveda

314,678 (73%)

113,808 (27%)

LRCA

Amendment 2 Amend the constitution to require senate confirmation of State Civil Service Commission appointees

Approveda

300,635 (71%)

123,250 (29%)

LRCA

Amendment 3 Amend the constitution to require senate confirmation of State Police Commission appointees

Approveda

305,007 (72%)

118,538 (28%)


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Voting information

See also: Voting in Louisiana

General election

Election information in Louisiana: Dec. 10, 2022, election.

What was the voter registration deadline?

  • In-person: Nov. 9, 2022
  • By mail: Postmarked by Nov. 9, 2022
  • Online: Nov. 19, 2022

Was absentee/mail-in voting available to all voters?

No

What was the absentee/mail-in ballot request deadline?

  • In-person: Dec. 6, 2022
  • By mail: Received by Dec. 6, 2022
  • Online: Dec. 6, 2022

What was the absentee/mail-in ballot return deadline?

  • In-person: Dec. 9, 2022
  • By mail: Received by Dec. 9, 2022

Was early voting available to all voters?

Yes

What were the early voting start and end dates?

Nov. 26, 2022 to Dec. 3, 2022

Were all voters required to present ID at the polls? If so, was a photo or non-photo ID required?

N/A

When were polls open on Election Day?

N/A


Primary election

Election information in Louisiana: Nov. 8, 2022, election.

What was the voter registration deadline?

  • In-person: Oct. 11, 2022
  • By mail: Postmarked by Oct. 11, 2022
  • Online: Oct. 18, 2022

Was absentee/mail-in voting available to all voters?

No

What was the absentee/mail-in ballot request deadline?

  • In-person: Nov. 4, 2022
  • By mail: Received by Nov. 4, 2022
  • Online: Nov. 4, 2022

What was the absentee/mail-in ballot return deadline?

  • In-person: Nov. 7, 2022
  • By mail: Received by Nov. 7, 2022

Was early voting available to all voters?

Yes

What were the early voting start and end dates?

Oct. 25, 2022 to Nov. 1, 2022

Were all voters required to present ID at the polls? If so, was a photo or non-photo ID required?

N/A

When were polls open on Election Day?

N/A

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Redistricting following the 2020 census

See also: Redistricting in Louisiana after the 2020 census

Congressional map comparison

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Louisiana Congressional Districts
before 2020 redistricting cycle

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Louisiana Congressional Districts
after 2020 redistricting cycle

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State Senate map

Below is the state Senate map in effect before and after the 2020 redistricting cycle.

Louisiana State Senate Districts
until January 7, 2024

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Louisiana State Senate Districts
starting January 8, 2024

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State House map

Below is the state House map in effect before and after the 2020 redistricting cycle.

Louisiana State House Districts
until January 7, 2024

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Louisiana State House Districts
starting January 8, 2024

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Footnotes