Republican lawmakers hope a plan to push back Louisiana's April primary elections will eventually give them a chance to draw a new congressional map.

A day after the U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments in a significant redistricting case centering on Louisiana's congressional map, which has two majority-Black districts, Republican Gov. Jeff Landry announced that he is calling state lawmakers back to the Capitol to consider changes to next year's election schedule,

Election Day in Louisiana for Open Primary/ Orleans Municipal Parochial Primary is on Oct. 11. Here's when polls open and which parishes have races.

Louisiana lawmakers return to Baton Rouge on Thursday for a special session to finagle 2026 election dates and deadlines. Why it matters: Any changes are the ultimate wait-and-see reaction to a pending Supreme Court ruling that could upend an already complicated batch of elections next year.

Voters across Louisiana will cast their votes for the November election. Voters can find their polling location and sample ballot using the GeauxVote app or visiting GeauxVote.com. The app allows people to sign up for notifications for election reminders.

"Why would we risk that when the system we already have works so well?" reflected the Lt. Governor. Read his full statement here.

Gov. Jeff Landry calls a three-week special session for lawmakers to address Louisiana’s 2026 election plans and deadlines.

Louisiana lawmakers must revisit election changes as the U.S. Supreme Court reviews the state's congressional map, exposing costly political decisions.

Louisiana lawmakers have been called to a special session to address matters involving elections in 2026. Gov. Jeff Landry called for the special session on Thursday. According to Landry's statement, the special session will begin Oct. 23 and will end no later than Nov. 13.

The Open General/Orleans Municipal Parochial General election in Louisiana is upcoming. Here's what to know about voting and registration deadlines.

BATON ROUGE, La. — Governor Jeff Landry has issued a call for Louisiana lawmakers to convene a special session to address the state’s upcoming 2026 elections. The session will begin on October 23 and must conclude by November 13.

● 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].