ELECTIONS DEPARTMENT
NOV 3 PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION INFO WILL BE POSTED ON THIS PAGE.
DUE TO STORM IMPACTS, FREQUENT UPDATES ARE ANTICIPATED.
(Last Updated 10/28/2020 9:00am)
NOV 3, 2020 - PRESIDENTAL ELECTION INFORMATION
DEADLINES
Register To Vote
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Deadline to Register to Vote In person or by Mail - Monday October 5th
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Deadline to Register to Vote Online @ GeauxVote.com - Tuesday Oct 13th
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Criteria and details at GeauxVote.com
Mail In Ballots
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Deadline to Request a Mail-In Ballot - Fri Oct 30 (Because mail-in ballots MUST BE MAILED to the voter's address, ballots should be requested by Mid-October or earlier)
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Deadline for mail in ballot to be received by Registrar - Monday Nov 2
OPTIONS FOR DISPLACED VOTERS
Vote By Mail
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Request an absentee mail-in ballot by the prescribed deadlines.
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Call the Registrar of Voters office at 337-721-4000 or visit GeauxVote.com to UPDATE YOUR ADDRESS so the ballot is delivered to your temporary residence.
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Be sure to observe deadlines.
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Instructional video on completing the absentee ballot: VIEW
Vote In Person
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Early Voting
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Election Day
EARLY VOTING - 10 DAYS SCHEDULED
Early Voting Dates
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Friday, October 16, 2020 through Tuesday, October 27, 2020
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Closed Sundays
Early Voting Times
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8:00 am – 7:00 pm daily
Early Voting Locations
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Lake Charles – Lake Charles Civic Center Exhibition Hall (DIRECTIONS)
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Moss Bluff – Calcasieu Parish Library (DIRECTIONS)
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Sulphur - Sulphur Law Enforcement Building (DIRECTIONS)
ABSENTEE MAIL IN BALLOT / DROP-OFF OPTIONS
Request Absentee Ballot by completing the Application & Returning:
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Registered voters can request an absentee ballot two ways:
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Contact or visit the Registrar's Office (337-721-4000)
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Get application online at GeauxVote.com
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It is highly suggested that voters choosing this method do so as early as possible so that the ballot is received by the Registrar's Office Nov 2.
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Mailing Absentee Ballots
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Must be received in the Registrar's Office by Monday Nov 2 to be counted
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Voters are encouraged to mail in absentee ballots by mid October.
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Mailed Ballots can be TRACKED using the GeauxVote.com website.
Drop-Off Options
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For voters who wish to hand deliver a mail-in ballot, please call the Office of the Registrar at 337-721-4000. The office is located on the 2nd floor of the Historic Calcasieu Courthouse.
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For curb side service: Call the Registrar's Office, then meet staff at on the Pithon Street covered entrance of the Historic Courthouse.
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Drop off times: Mon - Fri 8:00 am-4:30pm (Closed SUN)
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Deadline for mail in ballot to be received by Registrar - Monday Nov 2
ELECTION DAY - Tuesday Nov 3
Election Day Voting Times - All Sites
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6:00 am – 8:00 pm
Voting Locations
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To view a list of updated locations, CLICK HERE.
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If unsure of your previous precinct, you can SEARCH BY VOTER at the Secretary of State's Geaux Vote site.
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Due to damage and various safety factors, 70% of voting precincts will be at alternate locations.
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New Voter Registration Cards are being mailed out to voters whose precincts have been moved.
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Residents are STRONGLY ENCOURAGED to consider early voting to alleviate the anticipated wait times on Election Day.
INFORMATION ABOUT THE BALLOT
Items on the Ballot (This list is NOT exhaustive)
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Presidential Electors*
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President/Vice President*
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U. S. Senator*
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U. S. Representative* District 3
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Court of Appeals Judge* 3-2-1C
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14th Judicial Judges
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District Attorney
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Justices of the Peace
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Constables (Justice of the Peace Court)
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Lake Charles : City Court Judges, City Court Marshal
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Sulphur: City Court Judge, City Court Marshal
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Special Election: Calcasieu Parish School Board, District 5
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Candidates qualify at the Secretary of State in Baton Rouge*
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Community Center and Playground District No. Three of Ward Seven
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Consolidated Gravity Drainage District No. One
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Gravity Drainage District No. Two
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Authorization of Sports Wagering Activities
To see your specific ballot
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Click geauxvote.com to view/print your ballot.
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Ballots are normally available online 2-3 weeks prior to Election date
To research the Constitutional Amendments on the Ballot
ELECTION WORKERS ARE NEEDED
Interested in being an Election Commissioner?
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In anticipation of the election worker shortage, we are asking anyone that may be interested in becoming a commissioner to call 337-437- 3558 ext.123 or 144.
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Our Co-Directors of Elections Jean Ann East or Princella Ryan will collect your contact info so that updated school information can be directed to you.
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Election Commissioners are paid individuals who work the elections, verify identity, and assist voters.
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Training is provided. Must meet qualifications. CLICK HERE to read.
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Dates of required training for NEW COMMISIONERS:
Thursday, October 15, 2020 at 6:00 pm
West Calcasieu Event Center
401 Arena Rd
Sulphur LA 70665
Saturday, October 17, 2020 at 10:00 am
Burton Coliseum – Chalkey Room (East Side Entrance)
Gulf Hwy/Gauthier Rd
Lake Charles LA 70605
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Dates of required training for EXISITING COMMISIONERS:
Thursday, October 22nd
Pre-Election Schools
West Cal Event Center
THREE OPTIONS: 10:00 am, 2:30 pm and 6:00 pm
Tuesday, October 27th
Pre-Election School
Burton – Chalkey Room
THREE OPTIONS: 10:00 am, 2:30 pm and 6:00 pm
KNOWING YOUR ELECTION OFFICIALS
Registrar of Voters / Historic Calcasieu Courthouse 2nd floor (337-721-4000)
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Register to vote in person (ID required)
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Update address in person
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Update party affiliation in person
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Request Mail in Ballot in person
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Receives Mail In Ballot / Drop off ballot option
LA Secretary of State (GeauxVote.com)
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Register to vote online (ID Required)
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Update address online
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Update party affiliation online
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Request Mail in Ballot online
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Oversees and executes the elections statewide
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Provides equipment (voting machines/ballot scanning machines)
Clerk of Court / Historic Calcasieu Courthouse 2nd floor (337-437-3550)
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Trains and staffs elections with poll workers/commissioners
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Oversees and executes the elections parish wide under the LA Secretary of State
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Manages local logistics/locations of elections in partnership with Calcasieu Parish Police Jury and Registrar of Voters
Calcasieu Parish Police Jury
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Provides and secures locations/facilities for elections
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Provides security and supplemental manpower as needed
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Provides signage, advertising, and equipment as needed
