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Shreveport Mayor Primary Election

Election Date:October 15, 2026Register by:September 18, 2026
Current holder:Adrian Perkins(Democratic)

The Shreveport Mayor Primary Election will be held on October 15, 2026, to elect the mayor of Shreveport, Louisiana. This nonpartisan primary election determines whether a candidate receives an outright majority to win the office or if the top two vote-getters advance to a general election runoff. The mayor serves as the chief executive of the city, overseeing municipal operations, budget, and public safety.

About This Race

The Shreveport Mayor Primary Election will be held on October 15, 2026, to elect the mayor of Shreveport, Louisiana. This nonpartisan primary election determines whether a candidate receives an outright majority to win the office or if the top two vote-getters advance to a general election runoff. The mayor serves as the chief executive of the city, overseeing municipal operations, budget, and public safety.

Candidates

Important Dates

Election Date
October 15, 2026
Registration Deadline
September 18, 2026
Early Voting Starts
September 26, 2026
Early Voting Ends
October 11, 2026

How to Vote

Louisiana residents must register to vote by September 18, 2026, to participate in the Shreveport mayoral election. Voters can cast ballots in person during early voting from September 26 to October 11, 2026, or on Election Day at their assigned polling place. A valid photo ID is required to vote; acceptable forms include a Louisiana driver's license, state ID card, or U.S. passport.

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Incumbent
Democratic

Adrian Perkins

Mayor of Shreveport

Biography

Adrian Perkins is the incumbent mayor of Shreveport, first elected in 2018 and re-elected in 2022. A graduate of West Point and Harvard Law School, he is seeking a third term to continue his focus on public safety reform, economic development, and infrastructure improvements across the city.

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Republican

Tom Arceneaux

Mayor of Shreveport

Biography

Tom Arceneaux is a Shreveport-based attorney and former prosecutor who served as chair of the Louisiana Stadium and Exposition District. He is running on a platform of reducing crime, cutting city spending, and attracting private investment to revitalize Shreveport's downtown and neighborhoods.

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