Louisiana elections, 2017
This page is an overview of Ballotpedia's coverage of the 2017 Louisiana elections, including a list of offices up for election, links to election results, state election dates and deadlines, an option to look up your candidates by address, as well as an FAQ section. Click on the tabs below to navigate.
Who is running for election in Louisiana?
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Offices on the ballot
Below is a list of 2017 Louisiana elections covered by Ballotpedia. Follow the links to learn more about each type.
| U.S. Senate | — |
| U.S. House | — |
| Congress special election | — |
| Governor | — |
| Other State Executives | ✓ |
| State Senate | — |
| State House | ✓ |
| State Supreme Court | — |
| Intermediate appellate courts | — |
| Local Judges | ✓ |
| School Boards | ✓ |
| Municipal Government | — |
| Recalls | — |
| Ballot Measures | ✓ |
| Local Ballot Measures | — |
Legend: ✓ election(s) / — no elections
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Election dates
Statewide election dates in Louisiana are listed below. For more dates, please see Ballotpedia:Calendar.
Statewide election dates
October 14, 2017: State executive, and local judicial
October 14, 2017: Ballot measures
Polling hours: 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. (Tuesday elections)
7 a.m. to 8 p.m. (Saturday elections)[1]
Local election dates
Ballotpedia covers municipal elections in the most-populated counties in the country, school board elections for the top 1,000 districts by enrollment, and local courts down to the county level.
March 25, 2017:
Louisiana Third Circuit Court of Appeal (Primary)
Louisiana House of Representatives District 8 (General)
Louisiana House of Representatives District 42 (General)
Louisiana House of Representatives District 92 (General)
April 29, 2017:
Louisiana Third Circuit Court of Appeal (General)
Louisiana House of Representatives District 8 (Runoff)
Louisiana State Senate District 2 (Primary)
May 27, 2017:
Louisiana State Senate District 2 (General)
October 14, 2017:
Louisiana House of Representatives District 58 (General)
Louisiana House of Representatives District 77 (General)
New Orleans (Primary)
Orleans (Primary)
Tangipahoa Parish School System (Special)
East Baton Rouge Parish School System (Special)
Livingston Parish Public Schools (Special)
November 18, 2017:
Louisiana House of Representatives District 77 (Runoff)
New Orleans (General)
Orleans (General)
Frequently asked questions
When do the polls open and close?
6 a.m. to 8 p.m. (Tuesday elections)
7 a.m. to 8 p.m. (Saturday elections)[2]
See State Poll Opening and Closing Times (2017) for more information
Where can I find election results?
Election results are posted on Ballotpedia's election overview pages, as well as the relevant candidate pages. You can find links to the election overview pages in the "Offices on the ballot" section of this page.
How do primaries work in Louisiana?
See Primary elections in Louisiana.
How do I register to vote?
See Voting in Louisiana.
Is there an early voting period?
See Voting in Louisiana.
Who is eligible for absentee voting?
What are the voter ID laws in Louisiana?
See Voter identification laws by state.
How do I file to run for office?
See Ballot access requirements for political candidates in Louisiana for information on how to run for state or federal office.
What does Ballotpedia cover?
See Election coverage approach for Ballotpedia.
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