Who’s running so far in Louisiana’s party primary elections

By: Julie O'Donoghue

Outlets: Louisiana Illuminator

Published: February 13, 2026

Words: 1,397

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 6 days ago

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Candidates have one day left to sign up for the 2026 elections in Louisiana, including the U.S. Senate, U.S. House, Public Service Commission, Louisiana Supreme Court and Board of Elementary and Secondary Education.

Louisiana has completely overhauled how voters will choose candidates. Instead of everyone facing off against each other in a “jungle primary,” separate primaries for Democrat and Republican candidates take place May 16, with runoffs on June 27 if needed. Candidates …

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