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.
If no one gets more than half the votes, the top two go to a runoff on December 12.
Dates to Know
Polls are open 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Election Day. New to voting?
- Oct 5Register in person, by mail, or at the OMVDeadline has passed for this election.
- Oct 13Register online through GeauxVoteOnline registration needs a Louisiana driver's license or state ID. Register online
- Oct 20–27Early voting8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily, except Sunday, October 25.
- Oct 30Request a mail ballotBy 4:30 p.m., if you qualify to vote by mail.
- Nov 2Mail ballot must reach the registrarBy 4:30 p.m. Military and overseas voters have different deadlines.
- 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.
- 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.