On Oct. 12, Louisiana residents will go to the polls to vote for their next governor. It’s an important time to exercise your right to vote, and we at 225 wanted to do our part to keep you informed. Below, you can find information on election dates and where to find up-to-date information on your polling place and your ballot.
For the October 2019 issue of 225, we conducted Q&As with each of the three main candidates for governor—Ralph Abraham (R), Gov. John Bel Edwards (D) and Eddie Rispone (R)—which you can read here.
Besides governor, other offices on the primary ballot include lieutenant governor, secretary of state, attorney general, treasurer, commissioner of agriculture and forestry, and commissioner of insurance. There are also several district and parish-level offices up for a vote, including East Baton Rouge Parish sheriff, clerk of court, assessor and coroner. Find detailed information, including your voter status and polling location, at sos.la.gov.
