Early voting for the Nov. 3, 2026, election officially closed in Caddo Parish on Tuesday, Oct. 27, with 24,556 ballots cast during the seven-day early voting period.
According to the Louisiana Secretary of State’s final early voting statistical report, 18,560 voters cast their ballots in person, while 5,996 absentee ballots were recorded.
With early voting now closed, voters who have not yet cast their ballots may vote on Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 3, from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. at their assigned polling locations.
Voter Demographics
The demographic breakdown for Caddo Parish’s seven-day early voting period is as follows:
- Race: 12,063 White voters, 11,672 Black voters, and 821 voters identified as Other.
- Sex: 14,972 Female voters and 9,577 Male voters, as reported by the state.
Party Affiliation
Democrats represented the largest turnout group during the early voting period:
- Democrats: 12,982
- Republicans: 7,662
- Other/Other Parties: 3,912 (3,840 No Party/Independent voters and 72 affiliated with other parties)
Final Seven-Day Early Voting Recap
With the seven-day early voting period complete, a total of 24,556 ballots were recorded in Caddo Parish.
| Category | Total |
|---|---|
| Total Votes | 24,556 |
| In-Person | 18,560 |
| Absentee | 5,996 |
| Republicans | 7,662 |
| Democrats | 12,982 |
| Other Parties | 3,912 |
Note: The Other Parties category combines voters registered with no party affiliation and those registered with other political parties.
Election Day Information
Although early voting has ended, the election is not over.
Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026. Polls will be open from 6 a.m. until 8 p.m.
Voters who have not already voted should report to their assigned Election Day polling locations, which may differ from early voting locations.
For eligible absentee voters, the deadline to request an absentee ballot is Friday, Oct. 30, at 4:30 p.m. Completed absentee ballots must be received by the parish registrar of voters by Monday, Nov. 2, at 4:30 p.m., except for certain military, overseas and other qualifying voters.
The 24,556 ballots reported represent Caddo Parish’s recorded turnout through the close of early voting. Additional eligible absentee ballots may still be received before Election Day.