The New Orleans Mayoral General Election on November 19, 2026, will determine the city's next mayor for a four-year term. The election is nonpartisan, but candidates may affiliate with political parties. If no candidate receives a majority in the general election, a runoff will be held on December 10, 2026.
The New Orleans Mayoral General Election on November 19, 2026, will determine the city's next mayor for a four-year term. The election is nonpartisan, but candidates may affiliate with political parties. If no candidate receives a majority in the general election, a runoff will be held on December 10, 2026.
To vote in Louisiana, residents must register by October 19, 2026, either online via the Louisiana Secretary of State's GeauxVote website, by mail, or in person at a registrar of voters office. On Election Day, voters must present a valid photo ID, such as a Louisiana driver's license, state ID card, or U.S. passport; those without ID may sign an affidavit and cast a provisional ballot. Early voting is available from October 29 to November 6, 2026, at designated locations across Orleans Parish.