St. Tammany voters who would rather skip the Election Day scramble will get a full week to beat the rush. Early voting for the parish's May 16 1st Party Primary runs from Saturday, May 2 through Saturday, May 9, with polling places open from 8:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. each day, closed Sunday. Northshore residents can cast ballots in Slidell, Mandeville and Covington during that window, which is designed to thin out May 16 lines and give people more wiggle room to get their vote in.
Where to vote and key hours
According to the St. Tammany Parish Registrar of Voters, early voting for the 1st Party Primary runs May 2 through May 9, with in person hours set for 8:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on weekdays and Saturdays and all sites closed on Sunday. The registrar notes that spreading turnout across several days helps cut down congestion for those who still prefer to show up on May 16.
Which sites will be open
The Louisiana Secretary of State's voter portal lists three parish early voting locations: the St. Tammany Justice Center parking garage in Covington (601 N. Jefferson Ave.), The Towers Building in Slidell (520 Old Spanish Trail, Suite 2F) and the St. Tammany Administrative Complex, Council Chambers in Mandeville (21490 Koop Dr.). The Louisiana Secretary of State keeps this directory current so voters can double check times and exact addresses before they head out.
Preview the ballot and what to bring
Voters can look over sample ballots and confirm their polling locations ahead of time using the Geaux Vote app or the state's voter portal. A St. Tammany Parish Government PSA reminds residents that identification is required at the polls, and the parish's Registrar of Voters 2026 election calendar lays out registration cutoffs and other deadlines tied to the May 16 primary.
Need help or more details
Voters who still have questions can call the registrar for phone help at the Covington office (985-809-5500) or the Slidell office (985-646-4125). The parish shared the early voting schedule on its St. Tammany Parish Government Facebook page, and residents can also use the Secretary of State's Geaux Vote portal to confirm sample ballots and polling places before making the trip.
