Copy & Forward: October 9, 2012 is the deadline for voter registration in Louisiana
LOUISIANA
1. GET REGISTERED
Get registered to vote with your current name at your current address by 30 days
before Election Day. To vote in the November 6th general election you must be
registered by Sunday October 9th.
You can get your registration started right now: http://www.GottaRegister.com
2. WHAT TO BRING
Make sure you bring one of the following with you, if you have it, to be sure your vote counts:
A drivers license
A Louisiana Special ID
Other generally recognized picture ID that contains your name and signature.
If you dont have an acceptable photo ID; bring any of the following that has your
name and current address:
Utility bill
Payroll check
Other government document.
If you dont have a photo ID youll need to sign an affidavit affirming your identity. In
addition, a poll work worker may ask you some identifying questions.
If you have additional questions about voting in Louisiana, please contact: Elections
Division: 800.883.2805 elections@sos.la.gov
3. VOTE!
Election Day is Tuesday November 6, 2012. Polls in Louisiana will
be open from 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Central Time
FIND YOUR POLLING PLACE:
https://voterportal.sos.la.gov/
VOTE EARLY:
For the November 6th general election, Louisiana has early voting each day but
Sunday from October 23-30, 2012. Early voting hours are 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Early
voting takes place at your parishs Registrar of Voters office in each and also at
designated locations in certain parishes.
For the latest information on where, when, and how to vote early, find and contact
your local early vote location.
GET THE INFO:
http://www.sos.la.gov/tabid/984/Default.aspx
VOTE ABSENTEE BY MAIL:
If you meet certain qualifications, such as being absent from your parish during the
early voting period or on election day, being 65 years of age or older, or living outside
your parish of registration as a student, youre able to vote absentee by mail.
For the full list of qualifications, as well as the latest information on how to request
and mail-in your absentee ballot, see the website of the Louisiana Secretary of State.
GET THE INFO:
http://www.sos.la.gov/tabid/169/Default.aspx