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Louisiana State Senate Primary Election

Election Date:October 9, 2027Register by:September 20, 2027
Current holder:Sharon Hewitt(Republican)

The Louisiana State Senate Primary Election of 2027 is scheduled for October 9, 2027, to nominate candidates for various State Senate districts across Louisiana. This partisan primary will determine which candidates advance to the general election, with winners representing their respective parties in the November 2027 general election.

About This Race

The Louisiana State Senate Primary Election of 2027 is scheduled for October 9, 2027, to nominate candidates for various State Senate districts across Louisiana. This partisan primary will determine which candidates advance to the general election, with winners representing their respective parties in the November 2027 general election.

Candidates

Important Dates

Election Date
October 9, 2027
Registration Deadline
September 20, 2027
Early Voting Starts
September 24, 2027
Early Voting Ends
October 7, 2027

How to Vote

Louisiana residents can register to vote online through the Louisiana Secretary of State's voter portal, by mail, or in person at designated registrars of voter offices. Voters must present a valid photo ID at the polls, such as a Louisiana driver's license, state ID card, or U.S. passport; early voting is available from September 24 to October 7, 2027, and Election Day voting occurs on October 9, 2027, from 6:00 AM to 8:00 PM.

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Incumbent
Republican

Sharon Hewitt

Louisiana State Senator

Biography

Sharon Hewitt is a Republican incumbent State Senator representing Louisiana's 1st Senate District, which includes parts of St. Tammany Parish. She is a former NASA engineer and has served in the State Senate since 2016, focusing on economic development, education reform, and infrastructure improvements. Hewitt is seeking re-election to continue her work on coastal restoration and workforce development initiatives.

Campaign Website
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Democratic

Amanda Jackson

Louisiana State Senator

Biography

Amanda Jackson is a Democratic candidate and community organizer running to represent Louisiana's 1st Senate District. She is a public school educator with over 15 years of experience in St. Tammany Parish schools and advocates for increased education funding, healthcare access, and criminal justice reform. Jackson is running to provide a progressive alternative to the incumbent and address systemic inequities in her district.

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