St. John the Baptist Parish voters officially have a spring appointment with the ballot box. Parish leaders announced that the 2026 Spring Election is set for Saturday, May 16, with in-person early voting scheduled for the first half of May and key registration deadlines already on the horizon. Parish President Jaclyn Hotard laid out the timeline in a brief notice posted to the parish Facebook page on Monday evening, noting that early voting will be available on both the East and West banks, but not on Sundays.
According to St. John the Baptist Parish, early voting runs from May 2 through May 9, with hours from 8:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on weekdays and Saturdays. The parish post also reminds residents that online registration through the state’s GeauxVote system closes on April 25 for the May 16 election and directs voters to the state portal for sample ballots and registration tools.
Key Dates And Voter Resources
Residents who want to vote in May have a tight but manageable calendar to watch. Online voter registration through the state portal closes on April 25. Early voting is scheduled for May 2 through May 9, and Election Day itself lands on Saturday, May 16. For the official word on absentee ballots, polling places and sample ballots, voters are directed to the Louisiana Secretary of State’s GeauxVote site, which offers polling-place lookup and parish-specific sample ballots.
Where To Vote And Identification Guidance
The parish notice steers early voters to the registrar of voters offices on both the East Bank and West Bank for in-person early voting, and it underscores that early-voting sites are closed on Sundays. For details on acceptable identification, absentee voting procedures and conditional registration rules, voters are advised to consult the state voter portal or contact the registrar of voters office directly for the official list. The parish’s Facebook page is flagged as the quickest spot for local updates and any last-minute schedule changes.
What Voters Should Expect On The Ballot
May spring elections in St. John the Baptist Parish typically feature municipal primaries along with other local contests, although the exact lineup depends on a voter’s precinct. Residents who want to see precisely what will be on their ballot can review sample ballots through the GeauxVote portal or by reaching out to the registrar of voters for St. John the Baptist Parish.
The parish announcement, signed by Parish President Jaclyn Hotard and published on April 20, 2026, encourages anyone with questions about voting hours, locations or registration status to use the resources linked above or contact the registrar of voters office for direct assistance.
