QUALIFYING / CANDIDATE INFO
to see list of Qualified Candidates.
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.
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~
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
2026 Fall Election - Tues Nov 3, 2026
Qualifying Dates:
UPDATED: Wed Aug 5, 2026 through Fri Aug 7, 2026
Qualifying Times:
8:30 am – 4:30 pm daily
Appointments may be made by calling our election staff listed above
Full List of All Offices and Items on Nov 3, 2026 Ballot
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.
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
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We cannot accept personal or campaign checks.
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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.
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.
ELECTION CALENDARS & QUALIFYING DATES
CLICK HERE for the link to the LA Secretary of State's Election Calendars, which include qualifying dates.
TIMES FOR QUALIFYING ON THE DATES LISTED
8:30am – 4:30pm at the Clerk of Court's office.
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.