Nov 3

Tuesday, November 3, 2026

Shreveport votes for mayor, city council, school board, judges, Congress, and ten changes to the state constitution. Here is all of it, from official sources, with no endorsements.

The Big Races

These are on most Shreveport ballots. Every race and every candidate is on the races page.

Candidates appear in the order the Secretary of State lists them, by last name.

Tom ArceneauxRepublican
Siavash “Sia” FakhriravariNo party
Chaunta MeroDemocrat
Tammy PhelpsDemocrat
Stormy Gage WattsDemocrat
Michael D. WilliamsDemocrat
John-Paul YoungRepublican
U.S. SenateVote for 1
Jamie DavisDemocrat
Julia LetlowRepublican

If no one gets more than half the votes, the top two go to a runoff on December 12.

Conrad CableDemocrat
Matt GromlichDemocrat
Gordon HeslopRepublican
Mike JohnsonRepublican
Mike NicholsRepublican
Lauren Ray AndersonLibertarian
Patricia “Pat” GilleyNo party
Alan SeabaughRepublican
James E. Stewart Sr.Democrat
1. Property tax exemption transfer for surviving spouses of disabled veterans
2. Local millage rates after reassessment
3. Post-conviction bail for aggravated offenses against minors

All 10 amendments, in the official wording

Dates to Know

Polls are open 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Election Day. New to voting?

  1. Oct 5Register in person, by mail, or at the OMVDeadline has passed for this election.
  2. Oct 13Register online through GeauxVoteOnline registration needs a Louisiana driver's license or state ID. Register online
  3. Oct 20–27Early voting8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily, except Sunday, October 25.
  4. Oct 30Request a mail ballotBy 4:30 p.m., if you qualify to vote by mail.
  5. Nov 2Mail ballot must reach the registrarBy 4:30 p.m. Military and overseas voters have different deadlines.
  6. Nov 3Election DayPolls open 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. If you are in line at 8 p.m., you can vote.

Every Race, by Level

Federal

Congress. Every Shreveport voter picks a U.S. senator. 2 races, 2 contested.

State

State offices that cover Shreveport. 3 races, 1 contested.

Caddo Parish

Offices for all of Caddo Parish. 1 race, 1 contested.

City of Shreveport

Mayor, city council, and city marshal. 9 races, 7 contested.

Caddo School Board

Twelve districts. You vote only in yours. 12 races, 8 contested.

Courts

Judges for district, juvenile, and city court. Many have no opponent. 18 races, 2 contested.

Some polling places moved.
  • Precincts 07-01, 12-02, 12-06: now at Calvary Missionary Baptist Church, 3936 Pines Rd., Shreveport.It used to be Western Hills Baptist Church, 4153 Pines Rd.
  • Precinct 12-01: now at Calvary Missionary Baptist Church, 3936 Pines Rd., Shreveport.It used to be West Shreveport Memorial Library Branch, 4380 Pines Rd.
  • Precinct 10-04: now at Caddo Middle Magnet School, 7636 Cornelious Lane, Shreveport.It used to be 81st Street ECE Center, 8108 Fairfield Ave.

Your precinct is on your voter card. Source: Caddo Parish Clerk of Court, checked October 10.

Your ballot depends on where you live.Council, school board, and court races are by district. Your exact sample ballot is on the Louisiana Voter Portal.