Louisiana elections, 2018
This page is an overview of the 2018 Louisiana elections, including the state's election results, the offices on the ballot covered by Ballotpedia, featured elections, election dates, and frequently asked questions.
To see our analysis of the 2018 elections, visit Ballotpedia's Election Analysis Hub.
Results
U.S. House
Louisiana U.S. House General Elections 2018 |
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| Louisiana's 1st Congressional District |
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Howard Kearney (Libertarian Party) |
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| Louisiana's 2nd Congressional District |
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Belden Batiste (Independent) |
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| Louisiana's 3rd Congressional District |
Aaron Andrus (Libertarian Party) |
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| Louisiana's 4th Congressional District |
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Mark Halverson (Independent) |
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| Louisiana's 5th Congressional District |
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Kyle Randol (Libertarian Party) |
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| Louisiana's 6th Congressional District |
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Devin Lance Graham (Independent) |
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State ballot measures
- See also: Louisiana 2018 ballot measures
Click on the following links for state ballot measure results:
- Louisiana Amendment 6, Phase-In of Tax Increases from Property Reappraisal Amendment (2018)
- Louisiana Amendment 4, No Dedication of Transportation Trust Fund Revenue to State Police Amendment (2018)
State executives
Click on the following links for state executive election results:
State legislature
Click on the following link for state legislative election results:
- Louisiana state legislative special elections, 2018 (Senate District 26 and House Districts 10, 33, 86, 90, and 93)
State courts
Click on the following links for state court election results:
Local government
Click on the following link for local election results:
Election analysis
Tens of thousands of elections took place in 2018 across the United States, including primary and general elections at the federal, state, and local levels. Within these elections, there were a variety of different trends and patterns that relayed a certain level of political significance. In 2018, we identified and followed a series of narratives—big picture stories—up-and-down the ballot and across the country throughout the year.
Ballotpedia's Election Analysis Hub presents our analysis, research, and curation of the 2018 elections.
Offices on the ballot
Below is a list of 2018 Louisiana elections covered by Ballotpedia. Follow the links to learn more about each type.
See also:
Democratic Party primaries in Louisiana, 2018
Republican Party primaries in Louisiana, 2018
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Election dates
Statewide election dates in Louisiana are listed below. For more dates, please see Ballotpedia:Calendar.
Statewide election dates
November 6, 2018: Primary election
December 8, 2018: General election
Polling hours: 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.[1]
Local election dates
Ballotpedia provides comprehensive ballot coverage of municipal elections in the nation's 100 largest cities by population, including races for trial court judgeships and county offices that overlap them. Ballotpedia also covers the nation's 200 largest public school districts by student enrollment and all school districts overlapping the top 100 cities by population. This list also includes state legislative special elections:
February 17, 2018:
Louisiana House of Representatives District 86 (Primary)
March 24, 2018:
Louisiana House of Representatives District 86 (General)
Louisiana House of Representatives District 93 (Primary)
April 28, 2018:
Louisiana House of Representatives District 93 (General)
November 6, 2018:
Louisiana House of Representatives District 10 (Primary)
Louisiana House of Representatives District 33 (Primary)
Louisiana House of Representatives District 90 (Primary)
Louisiana State Senate District 26 (Primary)
Caddo Parish Public Schools (Primary)
Calcasieu Parish Public Schools (Primary)
East Baton Rouge Parish School System (Primary)
Jefferson Parish Public School System (Primary)
St. Tammany Parish Public Schools (Primary)
December 8, 2018:
Louisiana House of Representatives District 90 (General)
Frequently asked questions
When were the polls open?
6 a.m. to 8 p.m.[2]
See State Poll Opening and Closing Times (2018) for more information
Where could I find election results?
Election results are posted on Ballotpedia's election overview pages, as well as the relevant candidate pages. You can find links to the election overview pages in the "Offices on the ballot" section of this page.
How did primaries work in Louisiana?
See Primary elections in Louisiana.
How could I register to vote?
See Voting in Louisiana.
Was there an early voting period?
See Voting in Louisiana.
Who was eligible for absentee voting?
What were the voter ID laws in Louisiana?
See Voter identification laws by state.
How could I have filed to run for office?
See Ballot access requirements for political candidates in Louisiana for information on how to run for state or federal office.
What did Ballotpedia cover?
See Election coverage approach for Ballotpedia.
How do I contact Ballotpedia with a question?
Email us at editor@ballotpedia.org.
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