Natchitoches Parish Registrar of Voters Kathrin W. Holden is reminding residents of important deadlines and voting procedures ahead of the June 27 second party primary and municipal general election.
The upcoming ballot will feature the U.S. Senator runoffs for both the Democratic and Republican parties, as well as a 10-year, 8.70-millage renewal for Fire District 10.
To help voters prepare, the Registrar of Voters Office has released the following key dates and guidelines:
Voter Registration Deadlines
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In-Person, Mail, or OMV: The deadline to register to vote or update registration information in person, by mail, or at an Office of Motor Vehicles is Wednesday, May 27.
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Online Registration: Voters have until Saturday, June 6 to register or make changes online via the GeauxVote system.
Early Voting Schedule
Early voting will be held from Friday, June 12 through Saturday, June 20, from which Sunday, June 14 and Friday, June 19 are excluded.
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Location: Registrar of Voters Office, 200 Church St., Room 103, Natchitoches, LA 71457.
Party Primary Voting Rules
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Declared “No Party” Voters: Residents registered as “No Party” who chose to vote in either the Democratic or Republican primary during the first election cannot change their party choice for this second primary.
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Undecided “No Party” Voters: Those who previously declared “No Party” in the first primary will be allowed to declare their choice again for this election.
Absentee by Mail Ballots
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Application Deadline: The final day to request an absentee ballot online or by mail is Tuesday, June 23 (excluding military and overseas voters). Applications can be submitted online via GeauxVote, mailed to P.O. Box 677, Natchitoches, LA 71458, or faxed to 318-357-2212.
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Submission Deadline: Completed mail-in ballots must be received by the Registrar of Voters Office by 4:30 p.m. on Friday, June 26 via mail or hand delivery.
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Military and Overseas Voters: Ballots must be returned via mail, hand delivery, or fax by 12 p.m. on Election Day, Saturday, June 27.
Residents can check their eligibility for absentee voting or find more information by calling the office at 318-357-2211.