Louisiana's April 17, 2027 election
Election Day is April 17, 2027. A statewide constitutional amendment, municipal primaries and the BESE party primaries.
Key dates
| Election Day | April 17, 2027 |
|---|---|
| Runoff (if needed) | May 29, 2027 |
| Candidate filing | January 13, 2027 to January 15, 2027 |
| Voter registration deadline | March 17, 2027 |
| Early and mail voting | April 3–10; online registration closes March 27 |
On the ballot
- Municipal offices (varies by parish and city)
- Board of Elementary and Secondary Education (closed party primary)
Ballot questions
- Constitutional amendment (Act 38 of 2026): "Do you support an amendment granting the Louisiana Supreme Court the authority to discipline out-of-state attorneys in certain circumstances? (Amends Article V, Section 5(B))"
How it works
- May 29 is the municipal general election and the BESE second party primary.
- BESE seats use Louisiana's closed party primaries; municipal races use the open primary.
Candidates
We'll list candidates here once they file with the parish clerk of court or the Secretary of State, with each one's record, funding and, where research allows, their place on the left–right spectrum. Filing opens January 13, 2027 and closes January 15, 2027.
Official sources
- Louisiana Voter Portal: registration, voting locations and official results
- Louisiana Secretary of State: 2027 elections calendar
- Louisiana Legislature: Act 38 of 2026
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