Upcoming elections in Jefferson Parish are listed below. Polls close at 8:00 p.m. for all elections.
Fall 2026 and Spring 2027 Election Schedule
| Date | Election | Offices / Races on the Ballot |
|---|---|---|
| Tuesday, November 3, 2026 Polls open at 6:00 a.m. |
Open Congressional General & Open Primary | Open Congressional General: U.S. Senator; Public Service Commissioner, District 1; Board of Elementary and Secondary Education (BESE) Board Member, District 1
Open Primary: U.S. Representatives, 1st & 2nd Congressional Districts; State Representative, 92nd District; 24th Judicial District Judges; District Attorney; Juvenile Court Judges; Parish Court Judges (1st & 2nd Parish); Justices of the Peace; Constables (Justice of the Peace Courts); Harahan Mayor, Chief of Police, & Councilmen; 3 Gretna Propositions Plus anything added before qualifying deadlines (amendments, propositions, or resolutions). |
| Saturday, December 12, 2026 Polls open at 7:00 a.m. |
General Election | Any runoffs from the November 3, 2026 Open Primary, plus anything added before qualifying deadlines (amendments, propositions, or resolutions). |
| Saturday, April 17, 2027 Polls open at 7:00 a.m. |
Party Primary & Municipal Primary | Party Primary (Closed Party): Board of Elementary and Secondary Education (BESE) Board Members
Municipal Primary (Open Primary): Jean Lafitte Mayor & Councilmen Plus anything added before qualifying deadlines (amendments, propositions, or resolutions). |
| Saturday, May 29, 2027 Polls open at 7:00 a.m. |
2nd Party Primary & Municipal General | 2nd Party Primary (Closed Party): Runoffs, if any
Municipal General: Any runoffs from the Open Primary, plus anything added before qualifying deadlines (amendments, propositions, or resolutions). |
Mail-In Ballots
Registered voters may request a mail-in ballot from the Registrar of Voters. Contact the office nearest you:
- West Bank — Odom Building: (504) 349-5690
- East Bank — Yenni Building: (504) 736-6191
- Kenner — Minor Street: (504) 467-5168
For the full calendar of election events, visit the Louisiana Secretary of State’s website.