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.

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,

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

NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - Starting in 2026, Louisiana’s open-primary system will give way to closed-party primaries for some key state races. But Lt. Gov. Billy Nungesser said Tuesday (Oct. 21) he opposes the change.

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.

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

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

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.

The special session could push back the election dates for the Congressional races as the U.S. Supreme Court considers a case about redistricting.

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

Campaign finance data show Cassidy has $9.5 million in the bank, by far the most of any candidate in the race. But two other candidates, state Sen. Blake Miguez and Louisiana Treasurer John Fleming, each have more than $2 million.

● 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].