Why It Matters
Louisiana Secretary of State Nancy Landry expects between 48% and 52% of registered voters to participate in Tuesday’s midterm election. The ballot includes a U.S. Senate race, other statewide and local contests, and 10 constitutional amendments.
What Happened
Trey Williams shared Landry’s turnout projection Monday afternoon. The estimate would place participation near levels recorded in Louisiana’s previous three midterm elections.
Julia Letlow and Jamie Davis are competing for the U.S. Senate seat. Voters will also decide races for the U.S. House, Louisiana Public Service Commission, the state Board of Elementary and Secondary Education, several judicial contests, and local government offices.
Landry asked voters to respect election commissioners working at polling places Tuesday. Polls will be open from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m., and voters who are in line by 8 p.m. will be permitted to cast ballots.
Louisiana residents can verify their registration through GeauxVote.com or its smartphone application. Election questions can be directed to the Secretary of State’s Election Hotline.
By the Numbers
48% to 52% — projected Louisiana midterm turnout among registered voters.
12 years — period matching the projected midterm turnout levels.
46.7% — Louisiana statewide midterm turnout in 2022.
50.8% — Louisiana statewide midterm turnout in 2018.
51.5% — Louisiana statewide midterm turnout in 2014.
70.1% — Louisiana registered-voter participation in the 2020 presidential race.
66.3% — Louisiana registered-voter participation in the 2024 presidential race.
10 — constitutional amendments on the ballot.
6 a.m. to 8 p.m. — polling hours Tuesday.
600 feet — distance defining campaign-free zones around polling locations.
$500 — maximum fine for a first campaign-free-zone offense.
six months — maximum jail term for a first offense.
Zoom Out
Louisiana’s statewide midterm turnout was 46.7% in 2022, 50.8% in 2018, and 51.5% in 2014. The 2022 and 2014 midterm ballots included U.S. Senate races. Presidential-year participation was higher, reaching 70.1% in 2020 and 66.3% in 2024.
What’s Next
Campaigning is prohibited within 600 feet of a polling location from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Election Day. A first-offense violation can bring a fine of up to $500 or six months in jail.
For election questions, the Secretary of State’s Election Hotline is 1-800-883-2805.