SPECIAL NOTE TO NOV 3rd CALCASIEU CANDIDATES:

You will note a significant number of races on the Nov 3rd ballot. 

This volume occurs once every 10 years when 2-year, 4-year and

6-year terms for various offices simultaneously fall on the same election.

The next time Calcasieu voters will see this volume will be 2036. 

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For this reason, you are STRONGLY encouraged to make an appointment for Qualifying to reduce your wait. Looking forward to seeing you in August!

~Clerk of Court Election Team~

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To contact one of our Election Team members:​

Brandie Dufour, Director           337-437-3558 Ext 226
Rebecca Guillory, Asst. Director          337-437-3558 Ext 111​

Election Team All Call:               337-437-3558  Ext 430

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2026 Fall Election - Tues Nov 3, 2026

Qualifying Dates:

UPDATED: Wed Aug 5, 2026 through Fri Aug 7, 2026

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Qualifying Times:

8:30 am – 4:30 pm daily​

Appointments may be made by calling our election staff listed above​​​

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2026 Qualifying Fee Schedule

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Full List of All Offices and Items on Nov 3, 2026 Ballot

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QUALIFICATIONS ARE UNIQUE TO EACH OFFICE
If you are interested in running for an elected office, contact our office for the qualifications a candidate must meet to hold the office you are seeking and the fees associated with the office that must be paid at the time of qualifying.

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Qualifications for Specific Offices    (AS POSTED BY SEC OF STATE)

 

Fees to Run For Elected Office     (AS POSTED BY SEC OF STATE)

 

Local Election Fee Schedule:    2026 Elections

 

PAYMENT INFO

• We cannot accept personal or campaign checks.

• Fees must be paid by cash, a bank certified check, or a USPS Money Order.

 

WAIVING QUALIFYING FEES
Nominating Petitions can be downloaded from the Secretary of State website. There are strict guidelines that must be followed when submitting a Nominating Petition, so be sure to read the forms and publications page for Candidates.

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If filing a Nominating Petition, the candidate must contact the Registrar of Voters Office (at  (337-721-4000) for information on deadlines to file Nominating Petitions.

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ELECTION CALENDARS & QUALIFYING DATES

CLICK HERE​ for the link to the LA Secretary of State's Election Calendars, which include qualifying dates.

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TIMES FOR QUALIFYING ON THE DATES LISTED
8:30am – 4:30pm at the Clerk of Court's office.

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HOW DO I FIND OUT WHEN AN ELECTED OFFICIAL'S TERM EXPIRES?

CLICK HERE for the link  to the LA Secretary of State's Elected Official's database. Search by office or parish.

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