Lafayette Parish Registrar of Voters office

06/19/2026

In observance of Juneteenth, a federal holiday, the Lafayette Parish Registrar of Voters Office we will be closed on Friday, June 19th. Early Voting will resume on Saturday, June 20 from 8:30 am - 6:00 pm which is the last day.

05/09/2026

Hurry. Before the rain!!

05/08/2026

Don't forget early voting ends in just a couple of days. May 9, this Saturday, is the last day to cast your vote early in the May 16 election. Polls are open from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. each day. You can see a sample ballot and find your early voting location at

Visit Become a Candidate for information about qualifying, campaign finance, running for office or contact information for candidates and officeholders throughout the state.

05/03/2026

Early Voting is still on.
Visit Geauxvote.com.

05/01/2026

Be an informed voter. Please read

03/13/2026

IMPORTANT REMINDER!

Remember to update your voter registration prior to the deadlines.
Deadline to make any changes In Person or by Mail is April 15, 2026
Deadline to make any changes Online is April 25, 2026 by visiting www.geauxvote.com. Be a Prepared Voter.

Kindly
Charlene Menard, Registrar
Parish of Lafayette

03/13/2026

Concerning Lafayette Parish Voters Only
All Other Parishes Ballots can be different on Candidates

Please be advised of the following guidelines regarding the Closed Party Primary Elections for May and June 2026 Elections in Lafayette Parish due to legislation that was passed and Effective Jan 1, 2026!

If you have questions or concerns on this issue you will need to contact your legislator(s).

Please visit the website of www.geauxvote.com and visit the voter portal to verify your individual party affiliation on your voter registration application prior to the deadlines.

If you registered as Democrat on your voter registration application -
YOU WILL receive a Democratic ballot.

If you are registered as Republican on your voter registration application -
YOU WILL receive a Republican ballot.

NO PARTY (unaffiliated) VOTERS - SHALL be REQUIRED to fill out a" DECLARATION of BALLOT CHOICE" (SELECT ONE OPTION) PRIOR to VOTING: either during the Early Voting Period or on Election day. Remember this issue will delay the voters process for voting and could make longer waiting time in the voting lines.
Candidates have qualified already and you can study them and make your Declaration of Ballot Choice prior to the deadlines.

If you select to receive the Democratic Party Ballot on Declaration of Ballot Choice Form
You will be locked in for that party for the June 27 Election.

If you select to receive the Republican Party Ballot on Declaration of Ballot Choice Form
You will be locked in for that party for the June 27 Election.

Lafayette Parish Voters - If you select to stay No Party (unaffiliated) on Declaration of Ballot Choice Form you will only vote on the 5 Constitutional Amendments and the Parishwide Library Tax Continuation Proposition.
You will not have any candidates on your ballot until the November 3, 2026 Election.

If you do not make any selection on the “Declaration of Ballot Choice Form”, you will receive a No Party Ballot.

LAFAYETTE PARISH VOTERS that are considered as other registered parties, You will not have any candidates on your ballot until the November 3, Election . You will receive a ballot containing only the 5 Constitutional Amendments and the Parishwide Library Tax Continuation Proposition.

Deadline to change your party “In Person or by Mail” is April 15, 2026.
Deadline to change your party “Online” is April 25, 2026 using www.geauxvote.com.
Please note: If you change your party online before the deadline, please make sure it shows that it was submitted electronically.

If You are upset over the Process, Please contact your Legislator(s)......

Be Prepared and consider filling the Declaration of Ballot Choice Prior to the polls by choosing a ballot style

Kindly
Charlene Menard, Registrar
Parish of Lafayette