Louisiana Secretary of State

Republicans surpassed Democrats as Louisiana's largest registered voter group for the first time as of July 1, 2025, with 1.064 million GOP registrations versus 1.062 million Democrats. Democratic officials allege a voter purge campaign, which Republican Secretary of State Nancy Landry's office denied, stating inactive voters were not removed. The shift reflects broader GOP gains in the state, including control of the legislature and governor's office.

Louisiana Secretary of State Nancy Landry noted lower early voting turnout in June compared to May, attributing it to the shift in election dates and confusion over closed primaries. She emphasized election security and highlighted a shortage of poll workers, urging more people to volunteer.

Louisiana Secretary of State Nancy Landry is reopening the certification process for voting system vendors to replace the state’s 35-year-old machines ahead of the 2028 elections. The deadline for applications is July 2, with six previously certified vendors already approved, but Landry is allowing new vendors and updated systems to apply again.

Louisiana has enacted stricter voter ID laws requiring photo identification and submission of voter data to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. The laws remove provisional ballots, mandate verification at parish registrars, and check voter information against a federal database. Advocates argue the changes disproportionately affect certain residents.

Louisiana will suspend its May 16 House primaries following the Supreme Court's decision to strike down the state's Congressional map. The announcement was made by Louisiana Secretary of State Nancy Landry.

Louisiana will adjust its congressional maps before the 2026 midterm elections following a Supreme Court decision impacting the Voting Rights Act. The state is collaborating with the Legislature and Secretary of State to implement the changes.