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05.20.2026
Congressional Election Dates Set
- Elections
- Redistricting
The election for Louisiana’s six U.S. House seats, postponed amid the chaotic fallout from the U.S. Supreme Court ruling that declared the congressional map unconstitutional, has been rescheduled for the fall. Voters will cast ballots for the races in the Nov. 3 election.
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05.18.2026
Voting on Louisiana Proposed Constitutional Amendments 1978-2026
- Louisiana Constitution
Voting on Louisiana Proposed Constitutional Amendments 1978-2026 May 16, 2026 1.) Job Creation Outside the Civil Service System. A vote for would allow lawmakers to remove state government jobs from the civil service system and its protections without needing approval from the Civil Service Commission. A vote against would Retain the current provisions requiring Civil […]
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05.18.2026
Complete Listing of Proposed and Adopted Amendments to Louisiana’s 1974 Constitution
- Louisiana Constitution
Article Election Ballot # Amendment Pass or Fail Article I: Declaration of Rights I 11/08/22 7 Limits on Involuntary Servitude Fail I 12/10/22 1 Prohibit Voting for People Who Aren’t U.S. Citizens Pass I 11/03/20 1 No Right to Abortion Pass I 11/06/18 1 Felon in Public Office Pass I 11/06/18 2 Unanimous Jury […]