Voters showing up to early vote amid confusion over cancelled election
By Hunter Trombetta
Published on May 2, 2026.
Early voting in Louisiana has been steady, with some voters showing up despite changes to state elections, including a new closed primary system that locks voters into their registered parties. This follows a Supreme Court ruling that Louisiana's congressional map is unconstitutional, leading to Governor Jeff Landry canceling primary elections for the U.S. House races. The last-minute cancellation of these elections has caused confusion among some voters. Early voting is set to continue through May 9, with election day set for May 16th.
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