Nancy Landry

Louisiana's Republican registration surpassed Democrats in June, partly due to the new party primary system for certain offices. The system caused voter and poll worker confusion, but elections in May and June ran smoothly. Legislators may revisit the system next year, with potential bills to revert to open primaries or expand party primaries to more offices.

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.

A Louisiana bill aiming to restrict primary election access to registered Republicans and Democrats failed to pass the state Senate. The legislation, sponsored by Rep. Beth Billings, would have allowed party leaders to control primary ballot access for certain offices, potentially excluding no-party voters, who comprise about a third of the state electorate. The bill passed the House but stalled in the Senate, and its sponsor plans to propose an alternative in 2027.

Louisiana Senate President Cameron Henry opposes a bill that would allow Democratic and Republican party leaders to exclude unaffiliated voters from their primary elections. The bill, House Bill 906, has passed the House and awaits Senate approval. Louisiana Secretary of State Nancy Landry supports the legislation, citing a technical challenge in 2028.

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.