The Baton Rouge Mayor-President Primary Election on October 15, 2026, will determine the Democratic and Republican nominees for the city-parish government's chief executive office. The Mayor-President serves as the head of both the city of Baton Rouge and East Baton Rouge Parish, overseeing a consolidated government responsible for public safety, infrastructure, utilities, and economic development.
The Baton Rouge Mayor-President Primary Election on October 15, 2026, will determine the Democratic and Republican nominees for the city-parish government's chief executive office. The Mayor-President serves as the head of both the city of Baton Rouge and East Baton Rouge Parish, overseeing a consolidated government responsible for public safety, infrastructure, utilities, and economic development.
Louisiana residents can register to vote online via the Louisiana Secretary of State's GeauxVote website, by mail, or in person at their parish registrar's office. Early voting begins October 5 and runs through October 14, 2026, with Election Day voting on October 15; voters must present a valid photo ID such as a Louisiana driver's license, state ID, or U.S. passport to cast their ballot.