Here are some tips from the Secretary of State so you can be prepared to vote on Tuesday, Election Day for the Open Congressional Primary Election.
In preparation for the election, Secretary Kyle Ardoin encourages voters to remember:
● The deadline to request an absentee ballot is Friday, Nov. 4 by 4:30 p.m.
● Voted absentee ballots must be returned to the parish registrar of voters office by Monday, Nov. 7 at 4:30 p.m.
● Polls open at 6 a.m. and close at 8 p.m. on Election Day. Anyone in line at 8 p.m. will be allowed to vote.
● Voters can find their polling location and sample ballot by downloading the GeauxVote Mobile app for smartphones or by visiting www.GeauxVote.com [geauxvote.com].
● Voters may also utilize the virtual voter assistant, GeauxBot, to access pertinent election information. GeauxBot is accessible by visiting voterportal.sos.la.gov or by selecting Elections and Voting on sos.la.gov.
● Voters can sign up for text alerts via GeauxVote Mobile.
● Voters should bring an ID with them to vote (Louisiana driver’s license, Louisiana Special ID card, a generally recognized picture identification card with name and signature such as a passport, or a digital license via LA Wallet).
● Election results can be viewed in real-time via GeauxVote Mobile or at www.sos.la.gov [sos.la.gov].
For more information, please contact the Elections Division at 800.883.2805 or elections@sos.la.gov.
