ELECTIONS DEPARTMENT
2024 PARISH ELECTION INFO
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Congressional General - Saturday, December 7, 2024
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Runoffs as needed from the Tuesday, November 5, 2024 Election
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School Board Proposition No. 1 / Millage Renewal
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School Board Proposition No. 2 / Sales Tax Renewal
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School Board Proposition No. 3 / Sales Tax Renewal
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Houston River Waterworks Dist 11 of Ward 4 & 7 / Tax Renewal
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Community Ctr & Playground Dist 4 of Ward 1 / Tax Renewal
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Waterworks Subdist No. W of Ward 3 / Tax Renewal
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Waterworks Dist 2 of Ward Four / Tax Renewal
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Waterworks Dist 10 or Ward 7 / Tax Renewal
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Ward Two Fire Protection Dist 1 / Tax Renewal
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Ward Three Fire Protection Dist 2 / Tax Renewal
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Ward 6 Fire Protection Dist 1 / Tax Renewal
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Constitutional Amendment No. 1 - Regarding Judiciary Commission
- Constitutional Amendment No. 2 - Regarding Budget Decision Waiting Period ​
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Constitutional Amendment No. 3 - Regarding Session Extension for Budge
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Constitutional Amendment No. 4 - Regarding Tax Lien Auction Process
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To research constitutional Amendments, Click PAR Guide To Constitutional Amendments
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CRITICAL DATES
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Deadline to file Propositions to be on this election ballot – October 14, 2024
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Deadline to Register to Vote in person/by mail – November 6, 2024
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Deadline to Register to Vote online/geauxvote.com – November 16, 2024
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Deadline to Request Mail in Ballot from the Registrar – December 3, 2024
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Deadline for Registrar to receive Voted by Mail Ballot – December 6, 2024
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Early Voting – Friday, November 22, 2024 – Saturday, November 30, 2024**
8:30 am – 6:00 pm daily (closed Sunday)
(closed Thursday, November 28, 2024 for Thanksgiving Day)
All locations to be open
(**) Early voting extended due to Act 365 of 2021 regular session
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To see your specific ballot
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Click geauxvote.com to view/print your ballot.
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Ballots are normally available online 2-3 weeks prior to Election date
To research Constitutional Amendments on the Ballot
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EARLY VOTING LOCATIONS
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Lake Charles
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Registrar of Voter's Office
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2nd floor - Historic Calcasieu Courthouse, downtown Lake Charles
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1000 Ryan Street, Lake Charles, LA 70601
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Sulphur
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Sulphur Law Enforcement Bldg., 500 A Huntington St.​
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Moss Bluff
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Moss Bluff Library
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261 Parish Road, Lake Charles, LA 70611
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Iowa
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Library Activity Annex (behind Library)
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109 S. Thompson Ave., Iowa, LA 70647
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OPTIONS FOR VOTERS
Vote By Mail
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Request an absentee mail-in ballot by the prescribed deadlines.
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Call the Registrar of Voters office at 337-721-4000 or visit GeauxVote.com to UPDATE YOUR ADDRESS so the ballot is delivered to your current residence.
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Be sure to observe deadlines.
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Voters may return a mail-in ballot by mail or hand delivery using Drop Off options.
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Instructional video on completing the absentee ballot: VIEW
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Vote In Person
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Early Voting
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Election Day
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ABSENTEE MAIL IN BALLOT / DROP-OFF OPTIONS
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Request Absentee Ballot by completing the Application & Returning:
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Registered voters can request an absentee ballot two ways:
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Contact or visit the Registrar's Office (337-721-4000)​
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Get application online at GeauxVote.com
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It is highly suggested that voters choosing this method do so as early as possible so that the ballot is received by the Registrar's Office prior to the deadline.
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Mailing Absentee Ballots
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Must be received in the Registrar's Office by the Friday prior to Election Day at 4:30pm to be counted.
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Mailed Ballots can be TRACKED using the GeauxVote.com website.
Drop-Off Options
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Voters may hand deliver a mail-in ballot to any EARLY VOTING location listed above during EARLY VOTING dates and hours.
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For voters who wish to hand deliver a mail-in ballot after Early Voting, please call the Office of the Registrar at 337-721-4000. The office is located on the 2nd floor of the Historic Calcasieu Courthouse.
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Drop off times to Office of the Registrar: Mon - Fri 8:00 am-4:30pm
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Deadline for mail in ballot to be received by Registrar is the Friday prior to Election Day at 4:30pm.
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ELECTION WORKERS ARE NEEDED
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Interested in being an Election Commissioner?​
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We are asking anyone that may be interested in becoming a commissioner to call 337-437- 3558 ext.123 or 144.
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COMPLETE THIS APPLICATION and return to our Election Co-Directors.
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Option 1 - Email to elections@calclerkofcourt.com
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Option 2 - Mail to Clerk of Court (Elections) PO Box 1030, Lake Charles, LA 70602
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Option 3 - Fax to 337-437-3804 (Attn: Elections Dept.)
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Our Co-Directors of Elections Jean Ann East or Princella Ryan will record your contact info so that updated school information can be directed to you.
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Election Commissioners are paid individuals who work the elections, verify identity, and assist voters.
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Training is provided. Must meet qualifications. CLICK HERE to read a fuller explanation of pay, qualifications, and expectations.
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CLICK HERE FOR UPCOMING TRAININGS​
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KNOWING YOUR ELECTION OFFICIALS
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Registrar of Voters / Historic Calcasieu Courthouse 2nd floor (337-721-4000)
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Register to vote in person (ID required)
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Update address in person
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Update party affiliation in person
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Request Mail in Ballot in person
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Receives Mail In Ballot / Drop off ballot option
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LA Secretary of State (GeauxVote.com)
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Register to vote online (ID Required)
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Update address online
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Update party affiliation online
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Request Mail in Ballot online
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Oversees and executes the elections statewide
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Provides equipment (voting machines/ballot scanning machines)
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Clerk of Court / Historic Calcasieu Courthouse 2nd floor (337-437-3550)
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Trains and staffs elections with poll workers/commissioners
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Oversees and executes the elections parish wide under the LA Secretary of State
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Manages local logistics/locations of elections in partnership with Calcasieu Parish Police Jury and Registrar of Voters
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Calcasieu Parish Police Jury
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Provides and secures locations/facilities for elections
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Provides security and supplemental manpower as needed
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Provides signage, advertising, and equipment as needed
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