St. Charles Parish is already in 2026 mode, dropping a full election calendar and early voting lineup on its official Facebook page on March 18. The post spells out the May 16 Party Primary and Municipal Primary, the early voting schedule in May, and key deadlines for voter registration and absentee ballots. It is a nudge for locals to double check their status and lock in a game plan for spring voting, as reported by the St Charles Parish.
According to the St. Charles Parish Facebook post, the Party Primary and Municipal Primary is set for May 16, 2026, with early voting running from Saturday, May 2 through Saturday, May 9, excluding Sunday. The parish calendar also notes a potential second party primary on June 27, 2026, if any races head to a runoff. Parish staff posted photos of the schedule on Facebook so voters can easily see what will be on the ballot.
Key dates and deadlines
According to Louisiana Secretary of State, the deadline to register in person or by mail is April 15, 2026, and the GeauxVote online registration system closes on April 25. The Secretary of State also lists May 12 as the last day to request a mail (absentee) ballot, and registrars must receive completed mail ballots by May 15. Early voting runs from May 2 to 9, with daily hours from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., and polls on election day will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Where to vote early
St. Charles lists two official early voting sites, according to St. Charles Parish: the Hahnville Courthouse on the West Bank and the Alan Arterbury Building in New Sarpy. Both locations are scheduled to host early voting during the May 2 to 9 window. Voters who are unsure of their precinct can confirm their registration and polling place through GeauxVote or by contacting the parish Registrar of Voters.
What this means for voters
Louisiana has shifted several statewide contests to closed party primaries for 2026, changing which voters can participate in some primary races, as reported by Axios New Orleans. Under these rules, only registered Democrats and Republicans, along with voters who have no party and choose a party at the polls, will be able to vote in those party primaries. That makes the April registration deadlines especially important for anyone who wants a say in primary contests for federal and select state offices.
For full details, sample ballots, and precinct information, voters can head to GeauxVote. The original photos and calendar are available on the parish’s Facebook.
