The first day of early voting in Natchitoches Parish for the June 27, 2026, election kicked off on Friday, June 12, with a total of 87 ballots cast.

Data from the Louisiana Secretary of State’s office shows a mix of voting methods on opening day, with 61 voters casting their ballots in person and 26 absentee ballots processed.

Voter Demographics

The demographic breakdown for the opening day of early voting includes:

• Race: 59 White voters, 26 Black voters, and 2 voters identified as Other.
• Sex: 44 Female voters and 43 Male voters.

Party Affiliation

Republicans led the initial daily turnout at the polls on Friday:

• Republicans: 49
• Democrats: 30
• Other/Other Parties: 8

Early voting for the June 27 election will continue through the designated period. Residents looking to cast their ballots early can do so at the Natchitoches Parish Registrar of Voters office.

Category	Day 1	Total
Total Votes	87	87
In-Person	61	61
Absentee	26	26
Republicans	49	49
Democrats	30	30
Other Parties	8	8