ELECTIONS DEPARTMENT
ELECTION: Saturday March 20, 2021
DEADLINES
Register To Vote
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Deadline to Register to Vote In person or by Mail - Wed Feb 17, 2021
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Deadline to Register to Vote Online @ GeauxVote.com - Sat Feb 27th
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Criteria and details at GeauxVote.com
Mail In Ballots
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Deadline to Request a Mail-In Ballot - Tues Mar 16, 2021
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Deadline for mail in ballot to be received by Registrar - Fri Mar 19, 2021
Information for Candidates wishing to Qualify
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Please visit our "Qualifying/Candidate Info" page for information.
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
Early Voting Dates
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Sat, Mar 6, 2021 through Sat, Mar 13, 2021
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Closed Sunday
Early Voting Times
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8:30 am – 6:00 pm daily
Early Voting Location
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Lake Charles – Registrar of Voter's Office
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2nd floor - Historic Calcasieu Courthouse, downtown Lake Charles
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1000 Ryan Street, lake Charles, LA 70601
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Parking: Police Jury public parking lots
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No early voting at Sulphur/Moss Bluff sites for this election
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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 prior to the deadline.
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Mailing Absentee Ballots
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Must be received in the Registrar's Office by Friday March 19 at 4:30pm to be counted.
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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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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 - Friday Mar 19 at 4:30pm.
ELECTION DAY INFO - Saturday March 20
Election Day Voting Times - All Sites
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7:00 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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Letters are mailed out to voters whose precincts have been moved.
INFORMATION ABOUT THE BALLOT
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 any Constitutional Amendments on the Ballot
ELECTION WORKERS ARE NEEDED
Interested in being an Election Commissioner?
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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 will be posted here when applicable.
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LOCATION TBA
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
