Early voting for the Nov. 3, 2026, election officially closed in Avoyelles Parish on Tuesday, Oct. 27, with 3,768 ballots cast during the seven-day early voting period.
According to the Louisiana Secretary of State’s final early voting statistical report, 3,220 voters cast their ballots in person, while 548 absentee ballots were recorded.
With early voting now closed, voters who have not yet cast their ballots may vote on Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 3, from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. at their assigned polling locations.
Voter Demographics
The demographic breakdown for Avoyelles Parish’s seven-day early voting period is as follows:
- Race: 2,789 White voters, 883 Black voters, and 96 voters identified as Other.
- Sex: 2,104 Female voters and 1,662 Male voters, as reported by the state.
Party Affiliation
Republicans represented the largest turnout group during the early voting period:
- Republicans: 1,721
- Democrats: 1,393
- Other/Other Parties: 654 (634 No Party/Independent voters and 20 affiliated with other parties)
Final Seven-Day Early Voting Recap
With the seven-day early voting period complete, a total of 3,768 ballots were recorded in Avoyelles Parish.
| Category | Total |
|---|---|
| Total Votes | 3,768 |
| In-Person | 3,220 |
| Absentee | 548 |
| Republicans | 1,721 |
| Democrats | 1,393 |
| Other Parties | 654 |
Note: The Other Parties category combines voters registered with no party affiliation and those registered with other political parties.
Election Day Information
Although early voting has ended, the election is not over.
Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026. Polls will be open from 6 a.m. until 8 p.m.
Voters who have not already voted should report to their assigned Election Day polling locations, which may differ from early voting locations.
For eligible absentee voters, the deadline to request an absentee ballot is Friday, Oct. 30, at 4:30 p.m. Completed absentee ballots must be received by the parish registrar of voters by Monday, Nov. 2, at 4:30 p.m., except for certain military, overseas and other qualifying voters.
The 3,768 ballots reported represent Avoyelles Parish’s recorded turnout through the close of early voting. Additional eligible absentee ballots may still be received before Election Day.