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ELECTIONS DEPARTMENT

PARISH ELECTION INFO

SATURDAY, April 29, 2023 (Polls 7:00 am – 8:00 pm)

General Election / Ballot Item(s)

TAX RENEWAL - Recreation District No. One of Ward 3 - Precincts 300 – 340; 360 -372 (only)

Early Voting Dates / Times:

8:30 am – 6:00
Saturday, April 15, 2023 – Saturday, April 22, 2023
Closed Sundays
Early Voting Locations (see below)

Deadlines

DEADLINE to file Propositions to be on this ballot: March 6, 2023
DEADLINE to register to vote in person/by mail: March 29, 2023
DEADLINE to register online/geauxvote.com: April 8, 2023
DEADLINE to request Mail in Ballot – Tuesday, March 25, 2023
DEADLINE for Registrar to receive Mail in Ballots – 4:30 pm Friday, March 28, 2023

OPTIONS FOR VOTERS

Vote By Mail

Request an absentee mail-in ballot by the prescribed deadlines.
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 current residence.
Be sure to observe deadlines.
Instructional video on completing the absentee ballot: VIEW

Vote In Person

Early Voting
Election Day

EARLY VOTING LOCATIONS

Lake Charles
- Registrar of Voter's Office
- 2nd floor - Historic Calcasieu Courthouse, downtown Lake Charles
- 1000 Ryan Street, Lake Charles, LA 70601
Sulphur - NOT OPEN FOR APR 29 ELECTION Early Voting
- Sulphur Law Enforcement Bldg., 500 A Huntington St.
Moss Bluff - NOT OPEN FOR APR 29 ELECTION Early Voting
- Moss Bluff Library
- 261 Parish Road, Lake Charles, LA 70611

ABSENTEE MAIL IN BALLOT / DROP-OFF OPTIONS

Request Absentee Ballot by completing the Application & Returning:

Registered voters can request an absentee ballot two ways:
- Contact or visit the Registrar's Office (337-721-4000)
- Get application online at GeauxVote.com
- 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 prior to the deadline.

Mailing Absentee Ballots

Must be received in the Registrar's Office by the Friday prior to Election Day at 4:30pm to be counted.
Mailed Ballots can be TRACKED using the GeauxVote.com website.

Drop-Off Options

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.
Drop off times: Mon - Fri 8:00 am-4:30pm
Deadline for mail in ballot to be received by Registrar is the Friday prior to Election Day at 4:30pm.

FUTURE ELECTION SCHEDULE

Primary Election: Saturday, October 14, 2023

Qualifying

Tuesday, August 8th through Thursday, August 10th, 2023
8:30 am – 4:30 pm daily
Candidates should make an appointment prior to qualifying dates.
Please visit our "Qualifying/Candidate Info" page for information.

On The Ballot

Governor*
Lt. Governor*
Secretary of State*
Attorney General*
Treasurer*
Commissioner of Agriculture*
Commissioner of Insurance*
Board of Elementary and Secondary Education*
State Senator
State Representative
Sheriff
Clerk of Court
Assessor
Coroner
Police Jurors
14th Judicial Court Judge – Division “C”
14th Judicial Court Judge – Division “F”

(*) Candidates qualify with the Secretary of State in Baton Rouge, LA

Deadline to file for Special Election or Propositions to be on this ballot is July 11, 2023
Deadline to Register to Vote in person or by mail is September 13, 2023
Deadline to Register Online/Geauxvote.com is September 23, 2023
Deadline to Request Mail in Ballot from Registrar – Tuesday, October 10, 2023
Deadline for Registrar to receive Mail in Ballots – 4:30 pm, Friday, October 13, 2023
Early Voting – Saturday, September 30, 2023 – Saturday, October 7, 2023

8:30 am – 6:00 pm daily (closed Sunday)

All locations open for Early Voting

Runoff Election - Saturday, November 18, 2023

On The Ballot:

Runoff Election for Candidates of the October 14th Election

Deadline to file Propositions to be on election ballot – Monday, September 25, 2023
Deadline to Register to Vote in person/online – Wednesday, October 18, 2023
Deadline to Register to Vote online/geauxvote.com – Saturday, October 28, 2023
Deadline to request Mail in Ballot from Registrar – Tuesday, November 14, 2023
Deadline for Registrar to receive Mail in Ballots – 4:30 pm Friday, November 17,2023
Early Voting - Thursday, November 3, 2023* - Saturday, November 11, 2023

8:30 am – 6:00 pm daily (closed Sunday)

(*) Early Voting moved ahead due to holiday schedule (Veterans Day Holiday Observed, Friday November 10, 2023)

Early Voting locations – At this time all locations will be open

2024 Election Dates

Presidential Preference Primary Election - Saturday, March 23, 2024

Democratic Presidential Nominee*
Republican Presidential Nominee*
Independent Presidential Nominee*
Democratic State Central Committee
Republican State Central Committee
Democratic Parish Executive Committee
Republican Parish Executive Committee

(*) Candidates qualify at the Secretary of State in Baton Rouge, LA

Qualifying Dates: Wednesday, December 13, 2023

Thursday, December 14, 2023

Friday, December 15, 2023

8:30 am – 4:30 pm daily

Candidates should make an appointment before qualifying opens

NOTE: Only Voters who are registered to vote as a Republican, Democrat or Independent are allowed to vote in this election. This election is for each party to select the individuals to represent their party for President/Vice President. The other offices on the ballot are for the Republican and Democrat Parish Committees and State Committees which is voted on by each respective party members.

Deadline to file for Special Election or Propositions to be on this election ballot – November 15, 2023
Deadline to Register to Vote in person/by mail- February 21, 2024
Deadline to Register to Vote online/geauxvote.com – March 2, 2024
Deadline to Request Mail In Ballot from Registrar – March 19, 2024
Deadline for Registrar to receive Voted by Mail Ballot – March 22, 2024 by 4:30 pm
Early Voting – Saturday, March 9, 2024 – Saturday, March 16, 2024

8:30 am – 6:00 pm daily (closed Sunday)

All locations to be open

General Election Saturday, April 27, 2024

Runoff from March 23, 2024 Election

Deadline to file Propositions to be on this election ballot – March 4, 2024
Deadline to Register to Vote in person/by mail – March 27, 2024
Deadline to Register to Vote online/geauxvote.com – April 6, 2024
Deadline to request Mail In Ballot – April 23, 2024
Deadline for Registrar of Voter to receive Vote by Mail ballot – April 26, 202
Early Voting – Saturday, April 13, 2024 – Saturday, April 20, 2024

8:30 am – 6:00 pm daily

All location to be open at this time

Congressional/Presidential/Congressional Election - Tuesday, November 5, 2024

Presidential Electors*
President/Vice President*
U S Representative *
Court of Appeal Judge (3-2-2A)

Deadline to file for Special Election to Propositions to be on this election ballot – June 19, 2024
Deadline to Register to Vote in person/by mail – October 7, 2024
Deadline to Register to Vote online/geauxvote.com – October 15, 2024
Deadline to request Mail In Ballot – November 1, 2024
Deadline for Registrar of Voter to receive Vote by Mail ballot – November 4, 2024 at 4:30 pm
Early Voting – Friday, October 18, 2024 – Tuesday, October 29, 2024**

8:30 am – 6:00 pm daily (closed Sunday)

All location to be open at this time

(**) Early voting extended due to Act 365 of 2021 regular session

Congressional General - Saturday, December 7, 2024

Runoff from the Tuesday, November 5, 2024 election day

Deadline to file Propositions to be on this election ballot – October 14, 2024
Deadline to Register to Vote in person/by mail – November 6, 2024
Deadline to Register to Vote online/geauxvote.com – November 16, 2024
Deadline to Request Mail in Ballot from the Registrar – December 3, 2024
Deadline for Registrar to receive Voted by Mail Ballot – December 6, 2024
Early Voting – Friday, November 22, 2024 – Saturday, November 30, 2024**

8:30 am – 6:00 pm daily (closed Sunday)

(closed Thursday, November 28, 2024 for Thanksgiving Day)

All locations to be open

(**) Early voting extended due to Act 365 of 2021 regular session

INFORMATION ABOUT THE BALLOTS

To see your specific ballot

Click geauxvote.com to view/print your ballot.
Ballots are normally available online 2-3 weeks prior to Election date

To research any Constitutional Amendments on the Ballot

Click PAR Guide To Constitutional Amendments

ELECTION WORKERS ARE NEEDED

Interested in being an Election Commissioner?

We are asking anyone that may be interested in becoming a commissioner to call 337-437- 3558 ext.123 or 144.
COMPLETE THIS APPLICATION and return to our Election Co-Directors.
- Option 1 - Email to elections@calclerkofcourt.com
- Option 2 - Mail to Clerk of Court (Elections) PO Box 1030, Lake Charles, LA 70602
- Option 3 - Fax to 337-437-3804 (Attn: Elections Dept.)
Our Co-Directors of Elections Jean Ann East or Princella Ryan will record your contact info so that updated school information can be directed to you.
Election Commissioners are paid individuals who work the elections, verify identity, and assist voters.
Training is provided. Must meet qualifications. CLICK HERE to read a fuller explanation of pay, qualifications, and expectations.
CLICK HERE FOR UPCOMING TRAININGS

KNOWING YOUR ELECTION OFFICIALS

Registrar of Voters / Historic Calcasieu Courthouse 2nd floor (337-721-4000)

Register to vote in person (ID required)
Update address in person
Update party affiliation in person
Request Mail in Ballot in person
Receives Mail In Ballot / Drop off ballot option

LA Secretary of State (GeauxVote.com)

Register to vote online (ID Required)
Update address online
Update party affiliation online
Request Mail in Ballot online
Oversees and executes the elections statewide
Provides equipment (voting machines/ballot scanning machines)

Clerk of Court / Historic Calcasieu Courthouse 2nd floor (337-437-3550)

Trains and staffs elections with poll workers/commissioners
Oversees and executes the elections parish wide under the LA Secretary of State
Manages local logistics/locations of elections in partnership with Calcasieu Parish Police Jury and Registrar of Voters