With voter registration deadlines fast approaching, Secretary of State Kyle Ardoin is reminding Louisianans that only registered Democrats and Republicans are eligible to vote in the upcoming Presidential Primary or April 4th. Ardoin says the Deadline for in person or by mail registration for the primary is Wednesday, March 4th.
“March 14th is the online deadline, you can go to GeauxVote.com to change your registration,” says Ardoin.
Early voting will also be available during the primary. Ardoin says it will take place beginning Saturday, March 22 and end on Friday, March 28th, except for Sunday, March 23rd.
“During early voting polls will open at 8:30 am and close at 6:00 pm. So, we urge everyone to early vote between March 22nd and March 28th or on election day April 4th,” says Ardoin.
There are 24 parishes that will have local elections on the ballot. All voters regardless of the party can vote on these ballots. However, if you are planning to vote in the Presidential Primary, Ardoin says the respective parties have established rules.
“The parties have decided that only democrats can participate in the democratic presidential purpose primary and only republican can participate in the presidential primary for republicans,”
For more information visit www.GeauxVote.com
