Who is running for Louisiana State Senate District 14 in 2026?

Cleo Fields (Democrat) and Joel Porter.

Who should I vote for in the Louisiana State Senate District 14 race?

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When is the election?

The general election was Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Counts are unofficial until each state certifies its results over the following weeks; your state or county election office has the official results.

Louisiana State Senate District 14

Last updated Sat, Nov 7, 1:34 PM ET

2 candidates · Special primary, December 12, 2026 · Only voters in this district

Special primary: December 12, 2026

Special primary on December 12, 2026 (Louisiana December 12 election).

Register in person, by mail or at an OMV office	November 12, 2026 source
Register online (GeauxVote)	November 21, 2026 source
Request an absentee ballot	December 8, 2026 By 4:30 p.m. (military and overseas voters have other deadlines). source
Absentee ballot must reach the Registrar of Voters	December 11, 2026 By 4:30 p.m. (military and overseas voters have other deadlines). source
Early voting	November 28 to December 5 (not Sunday, November 29), 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. source
Polls open on Election Day	7 a.m. to 8 p.m. source

Candidates from Louisiana Secretary of State, checked November 7, 2026. Unofficial results appear here on election night; SpectrumVote doesn't call races. Everything on the Dec. 12 ballot.

What this office does

Your member of the state Senate, the smaller chamber of the state legislature. Writes and votes on state laws and the state budget, and confirms many of the governor's appointees.

Candidates

Cleo Fields

Democrat

Not enough public record yet to place on the left–right scale.

Joel Porter

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Quick answers

Who is running for Louisiana State Senate District 14 in 2026?: Cleo Fields (Democrat) and Joel Porter.
What does this office do?: Your member of the state Senate, the smaller chamber of the state legislature. Writes and votes on state laws and the state budget, and confirms many of the governor's appointees.
Who should I vote for in the Louisiana State Senate District 14 race?: SpectrumVote doesn't endorse anyone or tell you how to vote. Compare each candidate's record, funding, outside spending and endorsements on this page, then decide based on the issues that matter most to you. Enter your address at spectrumvote.com to see this race next to everything else on your ballot.
When is the election?: The general election was Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Counts are unofficial until each state certifies its results over the following weeks; your state or county election office has the official results.

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