Early voting for the 2026 election kicked off Tuesday, October 20 at the parish courthouse. On the Federal level, the parish’s voters will be deciding on one of our state’s Congressional and Senate seats as well as a host of state constitutional amendments and local offices.
In what has become a Natchitoches electoral tradition, Mr. and Mrs. Major and LaFern Ward were once again the first voters of the election cycle. The couple was joined at the courthouse door by a group of dedicated voters. It is Democracy in action and a joy to see.
Early voting will continue from 8:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. every day but Sunday at the Natchitoches Parish Courthouse. The early voting started October 20 and will continue until October 27. The Natchitoches Parish Journal urges every citizen to exercise their right to vote. Early voting is an excellent opportunity to ensure that your voice will be heard!
The Natchitoches Parish Journal wishes to commend Mr. & Mrs. Ward for their dedication to a better America by their active participation in our democratic freedoms. In the years we have been covering the first day of early voting, the Wards have been the first in line each time with only one exception, necessitated by Mr. Ward’s open-heart surgery. This election was no exception! We would also like to thank Mr. Ward for his service to our nation in the Vietnam War and to Mrs. Ward for her career of service in the parish schools. May they be first in line for many more elections!
The Registrar of Voters may be reached at 318-357-2211 if you have any questions.