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Incumbent: LaToya Cantrell
The New Orleans Mayoral Primary Election on October 15, 2026, will determine the nominee for mayor of New Orleans, Louisiana. As Louisiana uses a jungle primary system, all candidates run on the same ballot regardless of party, and if no candidate receives over 50% of the vote, a runoff will be held between the top two vote-getters.
The New Orleans City Council District A Election is a municipal race held on October 15, 2026, to fill one seat on the New Orleans City Council. District A covers parts of Uptown, Carrollton, and the Riverbend area. Voters will elect a council member responsible for local ordinances, budget oversight, and constituent services.
The New Orleans City Council District B Election is a municipal race to elect one council member to represent District B on the New Orleans City Council. The office involves legislative authority over local ordinances, budgeting, zoning, and constituent services within the district, which includes parts of Uptown and Carrollton.
The New Orleans City Council District C Election in 2026 is a municipal race to elect one representative to serve on the New Orleans City Council for District C. This district encompasses parts of Uptown, Audubon, and the Irish Channel, covering residential, commercial, and cultural areas. The winner will serve a four-year term beginning in 2027, helping to shape local policy on public safety, infrastructure, zoning, and neighborhood services.
The New Orleans City Council District D Election on October 15, 2026, will determine the representative for the city's District D seat on the New Orleans City Council. This office is responsible for local legislation, budget oversight, and constituent services within the district, which includes parts of Uptown, Carrollton, and other neighborhoods. The election is nonpartisan, but candidates may affiliate with political parties.
The New Orleans City Council District E Election is a municipal election held on October 15, 2026, to elect one representative to the New Orleans City Council. District E covers parts of eastern New Orleans, including areas such as Little Woods, Venetian Isles, and portions of New Orleans East. The elected official will serve a four-year term and be responsible for local policy, budget oversight, and constituent services in the district.
Incumbent: Sharon Weston Broome
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.
Incumbent: Chauna Banks-Daniel
The Baton Rouge Metro Council District 2 Election is a municipal election held on October 15, 2026, to determine the representative for District 2 on the East Baton Rouge Parish Metro Council. This council seat is responsible for local policy decisions including zoning, public works, budget allocations, and oversight of municipal services in parts of central and northern Baton Rouge.
Incumbent: Chauna Banks
The Baton Rouge Metro Council District 4 Election is a municipal election scheduled for October 15, 2026, to fill the seat representing District 4 on the Baton Rouge Metropolitan Council. This office is part of the legislative body responsible for local ordinances, budget approvals, and policy decisions affecting the northern and eastern portions of Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
The Baton Rouge Metro Council District 6 Election is a municipal election held on October 15, 2026, to elect one representative to the East Baton Rouge Metro Council. District 6 encompasses parts of central and eastern Baton Rouge, including neighborhoods such as Gardere, Oak Hills, and portions of South Baton Rouge, and the elected official will serve a four-year term beginning in 2027.
Incumbent: Donna Collins-Lewis
The Baton Rouge Metro Council District 8 election on October 15, 2026, will determine the representative for District 8 on the Baton Rouge Metro Council. This city-level seat involves oversight of local ordinances, budget allocations, and municipal services for the northern and eastern portions of Baton Rouge, including parts of Scotlandville and the metropolitan area surrounding the airport.
Incumbent: Donna Collins-Lewis
The Baton Rouge Metro Council District 10 Election on October 15, 2026, will determine the representative for District 10 on the city’s governing body. This seat covers parts of southern Baton Rouge and is responsible for local ordinances, budget approvals, and constituent services.
Incumbent: Donna Collins-Lewis
The Baton Rouge Metro Council District 12 Election on October 15, 2026, determines the representative for District 12 on the Baton Rouge Metro Council. This legislative body oversees local policies including public safety, infrastructure, zoning, and budget approvals for the city-parish of East Baton Rouge.
Incumbent: Adrian Perkins
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.
The Shreveport City Council District 1 Election is a municipal race to elect one representative to the Shreveport City Council for a four-year term beginning in January 2027. District 1 covers parts of northwest Shreveport, including neighborhoods such as Highland, St. Vincent, and portions of the Cedar Grove area. The elected official will be responsible for local ordinances, budget approvals, and constituent services within the district.
The Shreveport City Council District 2 Election on October 15, 2026, will determine the representative for District 2 on the Shreveport City Council. This municipal election is part of Louisiana's local elections where voters will select one council member to serve a four-year term, representing the district's interests in city governance, budget decisions, and local policy.
The Shreveport City Council District 3 election will be held on October 15, 2026, to elect one member to represent District 3 on the Shreveport City Council. This nonpartisan municipal race determines local representation for city services, budgeting, and policy in the district.
The Shreveport City Council District 4 Election on October 15, 2026, will determine the representative for District 4 on the Shreveport City Council. This is a municipal election in Louisiana where voters will choose a council member to serve a four-year term, responsible for local ordinances, budget approvals, and constituent services.
The Shreveport City Council District 5 Election on October 15, 2026, will determine the representative for District 5 on the Shreveport City Council. This single-member district election is part of the city's regular municipal elections, with the winner serving a four-year term beginning in January 2027.
The Shreveport City Council District 6 election on October 15, 2026, will determine the representative for District 6 on the Shreveport City Council. This is a nonpartisan municipal race where candidates run without party affiliation, though they may be endorsed by political groups. The winner will serve a four-year term overseeing local budgets, ordinances, and constituent services.
The Shreveport City Council District 7 Election will be held on October 15, 2026, to elect one representative to serve on the Shreveport City Council. This election determines the policy decisions and representation for residents in District 7, covering areas in southern Shreveport, including parts of the Highland and St. Vincent’s neighborhoods.
Incumbent: Josh Guillory
The Lafayette Mayor-President Election is a consolidated city-parish election held on October 15, 2026, to elect the chief executive of Lafayette City-Parish government in Louisiana. This office combines the roles of mayor of the City of Lafayette and president of the Lafayette Parish Council, overseeing municipal and parish-wide services.
The Lafayette City Council District 2 Election on October 15, 2026, will determine the representative for District 2 on the Lafayette City Council. This municipal election is part of Louisiana's 2026 local elections and will decide key local policy issues including infrastructure, public safety, and economic development within the district.
The Lafayette City Council District 4 Election is a municipal contest to elect one representative to the Lafayette City Council for District 4. Voters in this district will choose a candidate to serve a four-year term, with responsibilities including local budgeting, zoning, and public safety oversight.
The Lafayette City Council District 6 election is a municipal election to select a representative for District 6 on the Lafayette City Council. The seat is up for election on October 15, 2026, as part of Louisiana's off-year municipal elections. Voters in the district will choose a council member to serve a four-year term overseeing local ordinances, budgets, and neighborhood affairs.
Incumbent: Bill Cassidy
The Louisiana U.S. Senate Primary Election on November 3, 2026, is a federal primary election to nominate candidates for the United States Senate seat currently held by Senator Bill Cassidy. Louisiana uses a jungle primary system where all candidates, regardless of party, appear on the same ballot, and if no candidate receives over 50% of the vote, a runoff is held between the top two finishers.
Incumbent: Steve Scalise
The Louisiana U.S. House District 1 Primary Election is a federal primary election held on November 3, 2026, to select party nominees for the U.S. House of Representatives from Louisiana's 1st congressional district. The district covers parts of southeastern Louisiana, including portions of Orleans, Jefferson, and St. Bernard parishes, and is currently represented by a Republican incumbent.
Incumbent: Troy Carter
The Louisiana U.S. House District 2 Primary Election will be held on November 3, 2026, to select each party's nominee for the U.S. House of Representatives from Louisiana's 2nd congressional district. This district includes most of New Orleans and surrounding areas, and the winner will advance to the general election to serve in the 119th Congress.
Incumbent: Clay Higgins
The Louisiana U.S. House District 3 Primary Election on November 3, 2026, will determine the party nominees for the U.S. House seat representing southwestern Louisiana, including Lafayette and Lake Charles. This is a federal primary election where voters will select candidates to advance to the general election, with the winner serving a two-year term in Congress starting January 2027.
Incumbent: Mike Johnson
The Louisiana U.S. House District 4 Primary Election on November 3, 2026, will determine the nominees for the general election to fill Louisiana's 4th congressional district seat in the U.S. House of Representatives. The district covers northwestern Louisiana, including Shreveport, Bossier City, and surrounding parishes.
Incumbent: Julia Letlow
The Louisiana U.S. House District 5 Primary Election on November 3, 2026, will determine the party nominees for the U.S. House of Representatives seat representing Louisiana's 5th congressional district. This federal-level primary election is contested, with candidates from both major parties seeking to advance to the general election.
Incumbent: Garret Graves
The Louisiana U.S. House District 6 Primary Election is scheduled for November 3, 2026, to select nominees for the U.S. House of Representatives from Louisiana's 6th congressional district. This district covers parts of East Baton Rouge, West Baton Rouge, Iberville, and Pointe Coupee parishes, and the winner will advance to the general election unless a candidate receives over 50% of the vote in the primary, which would avoid a runoff under Louisiana's jungle primary system.
Incumbent: LaToya Cantrell
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.
Incumbent: Sharon Weston Broome
The Baton Rouge Mayor-President General Election on November 19, 2026, will determine the city's chief executive officer who serves as both mayor and president of the Metropolitan Council. This nonpartisan election will decide leadership for Louisiana's second-largest city, overseeing municipal services, budget, and public safety for over 220,000 residents.
Incumbent: Adrian Perkins
The Shreveport Mayor General Election on November 19, 2026, is a city-level election to select the mayor of Shreveport, Louisiana. This nonpartisan race will determine the city's chief executive officer for a four-year term, with responsibilities including overseeing city operations, preparing the budget, and setting policy direction.
Incumbent: Jacky Rosen
The 2026 Louisiana U.S. Senate general election will be held on December 5, 2026, to elect one U.S. Senator from Louisiana to serve a six-year term in the United States Senate. This race is significant as it will determine Louisiana's federal representation amid shifting political dynamics in the South.
Incumbent: Steve Scalise
The 2026 Louisiana U.S. House District 1 General Election will be held on December 5, 2026, to determine the representative for Louisiana's 1st congressional district in the U.S. House of Representatives. This seat covers the Northshore region of Lake Pontchartrain, including St. Tammany, Tangipahoa, and Washington parishes, as well as parts of Jefferson and Orleans parishes. The race is part of the broader 2026 U.S. House elections.
Incumbent: Troy Carter
The Louisiana U.S. House District 2 General Election will be held on December 5, 2026, to determine the representative for Louisiana's 2nd congressional district in the U.S. House of Representatives. This district encompasses most of New Orleans and parts of surrounding parishes, and the race is significant due to its historically competitive nature and demographic diversity.
Incumbent: Clay Higgins
The Louisiana U.S. House District 3 General Election will be held on December 5, 2026, to determine the representative for Louisiana's 3rd congressional district in the U.S. House of Representatives. This district covers parts of southwestern Louisiana, including Lafayette, Lake Charles, and surrounding areas, and is currently represented by a Republican incumbent.
Incumbent: Mike Johnson
The Louisiana U.S. House District 4 General Election will be held on December 5, 2026, to determine the representative for Louisiana's 4th congressional district in the U.S. House of Representatives. This district covers northwestern Louisiana, including Shreveport and Bossier City, and is currently represented by a Republican incumbent.
Incumbent: Julia Letlow
The Louisiana U.S. House District 5 General Election will be held on December 5, 2026, to determine the representative for Louisiana's 5th congressional district in the U.S. House of Representatives. This district covers northeastern and central Louisiana, including cities such as Monroe, Alexandria, and Lafayette. The winner will serve a two-year term in the 119th United States Congress.
Incumbent: Garret Graves
The Louisiana U.S. House District 6 General Election is scheduled for December 5, 2026, to fill the seat representing Louisiana's 6th congressional district in the U.S. House of Representatives. This district covers parts of East Baton Rouge, West Baton Rouge, Iberville, and Pointe Coupee parishes, including portions of Baton Rouge and surrounding areas. The winner will serve a two-year term in the 120th Congress beginning January 3, 2027.
The Louisiana Governor Primary Election on October 9, 2027, is a statewide election to select the next governor of Louisiana. As Louisiana uses a jungle primary system, all candidates run on the same ballot regardless of party, and if no candidate receives more than 50% of the vote, a runoff will be held between the top two finishers.
Incumbent: Billy Nungesser
The Louisiana Lieutenant Governor Primary Election held on October 9, 2027, determines the Democratic and Republican nominees for the office of Lieutenant Governor of Louisiana. The winner of the primary will advance to the general election held on November 20, 2027, where they will compete to serve as the state's second-highest executive officer, succeeding the governor in case of vacancy and overseeing state departments such as culture, recreation, and tourism.
Incumbent: Liz Murrill
The Louisiana Attorney General Primary Election on October 9, 2027, is a statewide primary to select the Democratic and Republican nominees for the office of Louisiana Attorney General. The winner of the primary will advance to the general election to serve as the state's chief legal officer, responsible for representing Louisiana in legal matters and overseeing consumer protection and law enforcement coordination.
Incumbent: Nancy Landry
The Louisiana Secretary of State Primary Election on October 9, 2027, determines the party nominees for the state's chief election officer. This statewide primary election will select Democratic and Republican candidates who will advance to the general election to oversee elections, manage state archives, and regulate securities and commercial filings.
Incumbent: Sharon Hewitt
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.
Incumbent: Jason Hughes
The Louisiana State House Primary Election on October 9, 2027, is a nonpartisan blanket primary where all candidates, regardless of party affiliation, appear on the same ballot. Voters will elect representatives to the Louisiana House of Representatives from single-member districts across the state, with the top two vote-getters advancing to the general election if no candidate receives a majority.
Incumbent: Jeff Landry
The Louisiana Governor General Election will be held on November 18, 2027, to elect the Governor of Louisiana for a four-year term. This statewide election determines the chief executive of the state, responsible for implementing state laws, overseeing the budget, and leading the Louisiana National Guard unless federalized.
Incumbent: Billy Nungesser
The Louisiana Lieutenant Governor General Election will be held on November 18, 2027, to elect the state's next lieutenant governor. The lieutenant governor serves as the president of the Louisiana Senate and succeeds the governor in case of vacancy, making this a key statewide executive office.
Incumbent: Liz Murrill
The Louisiana Attorney General General Election will be held on November 18, 2027, to determine the state's chief legal officer. The Attorney General is responsible for representing the state in legal matters, issuing legal opinions, and overseeing consumer protection and criminal enforcement divisions.
Incumbent: Kyle Ardoin
The Louisiana Secretary of State general election on November 18, 2027, will determine who holds the state's chief election officer position. The Secretary of State oversees elections, business filings, administrative law, and the state archives, making this a critical role in ensuring electoral integrity and government transparency.
Incumbent: Sharon Hewitt
The Louisiana State Senate General Election on November 18, 2027, will determine the outcome of state senate seats across multiple districts. Voters will elect members to serve four-year terms in the upper chamber of the Louisiana State Legislature, with significant implications for state policy, budget, and legislation.
Incumbent: Taylor Barras
The Louisiana State House General Election on November 18, 2027, will determine the representatives for all 105 districts in the Louisiana House of Representatives. Members serve four-year terms and are responsible for creating and voting on state legislation, including the budget and tax policies.