2026 Elections Hub

During election seasons, 1A helps the business community prepare to make informed decisions at the ballot box. The November 3 election is complete, and the next election is Saturday, December 12. Explore 1A’s November 3 election recap, the December ballot guide, and key voting dates below.

1A’s December 12 Ballot Guide focuses on ballot items affecting City of Lafayette voters. Your address determines your exact ballot. Check your official sample ballot for every race and proposition you can vote on.

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View 1A’s December 12 Ballot Guide

November 3 Election Results

See results for selected federal and local races across Acadiana, all 10 constitutional amendments, and the races headed to December 12 runoffs. Results are unofficial until certified.

Read 1A's November 3 Election Recap

Watch: Fall Elections Overview

One Acadiana’s André Breaux explains what’s on the fall ballot, with a focus on the 10 constitutional amendments voters considered November 3. Recorded at a September 10 presentation to The705 Young Professionals, with audience questions throughout. Video produced by AOC Community Media.

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André Breaux
VP, Policy & Strategic Initiatives
Andre@OneAcadiana.org
337-408-3674

Saturday, December 12: Local Funding and Runoffs

Early Voting: November 28 – December 5 (excluding Sunday, November 29)
Early Voting Hours: 8:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Election Day: Saturday, December 12
Election Day Hours: 7:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.

The December 12 election includes local funding propositions and runoff races. All Lafayette Parish voters will consider five parishwide propositions. City of Lafayette voters will also consider four city propositions. These propositions are on the ballot even if you have no runoff race, and each is a separate vote. Expand the sections below for details.

December 12 Runoffs

Lafayette City Court, Division B: James Klock vs. Emilia Pardo. On the ballot for voters in the City Court election district, which includes the City of Lafayette.
Mayor of Carencro: Charlotte Stemmans Clavier vs. Eric Knight. On the ballot for City of Carencro voters.

Other regional runoffs, including the mayoral races in Opelousas and Gueydan, are listed in 1A’s November 3 election recap. Your address determines your ballot.

Lafayette Parish: All Parish Voters

Proposition 1 — Commuter Connections Bonds

Would allow the parish to borrow up to $77 million for road, bridge, and related drainage improvements to address traffic congestion. Property taxes would repay the bonds over up to 30 years.

The ballot question estimates no first-year increase above the 1.85-mill bond tax rate now being charged. The rate could change in later years to meet bond repayment needs.

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Propositions 2–5 — Property Tax Continuations

Proposition 2 — Lafayette Public Library: 3.12 mills for the library system and its branches. 10 years, 2027–2036.
Proposition 3 — Minimum Security Detention and Correctional Facility: 2.21 mills to maintain, operate, and improve the facility. 10 years, 2028–2037.
Proposition 4 — Juvenile Detention: 1.25 mills for juvenile detention and rehabilitation facilities. 10 years, 2029–2038.
Proposition 5 — Courthouse and Jail Complex: 2.51 mills to maintain, operate, and improve the parish courthouse complex. 10 years, 2028–2037.

City of Lafayette: City Voters Only

Propositions 1–4 — Property Tax Continuations

Proposition 1 — Recreation: 2.01 mills to operate and maintain recreation facilities and activities. 10 years, 2029–2038.
Proposition 2 — Public Buildings: 1.18 mills to operate and maintain city public buildings. 10 years, 2028–2037.
Proposition 3 — Streets, Roads, and Alleys: 1.35 mills to maintain public streets, roads, and alleys. 10 years, 2029–2038.
Proposition 4 — Public Safety: Police and Fire: 3.33 mills for police and fire operations, including pension liabilities. 30 years, 2028–2057.

What Does “Tax Continuation” Mean?

A continuation extends an existing property tax for a new term. These eight proposals would keep the tax rates currently being charged.

The ballot’s phrase “increase (due to reappraisal)” compares today’s rates with the rates voters approved years ago. Those rates have since been adjusted under Louisiana’s property tax rules. It does not mean an increase over today’s rates. Your bill can still change if your property’s taxable value or exemptions change.

1A’s December Ballot Guide explains what a yes or no vote would mean and when each current tax expires.

View 1A’s December 12 Ballot Guide

Make Your Voting Plan

Check Your Registration

Make sure your registration is up to date before the deadline for each election:

December 12 election: Register in person or by mail by November 12, or online through GeauxVote by November 21.

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Choose Where to Vote

Voting early? Any Lafayette Parish voter may use any of these locations during the early voting dates listed above:

Registrar of Voters: 1010 Lafayette St., Suite 313, Lafayette
Martin Luther King Recreation Center: 309 Cora Drive, Lafayette
East Regional Library: 215 La Neuville Road, Youngsville

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Voting on Election Day? Go to your assigned polling place. Check Louisiana’s Voter Portal before you leave.

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Voting Absentee?

Absentee voting is available to voters who meet Louisiana’s eligibility requirements. The standard deadlines are:

December 12 election: Request a ballot by December 8 at 4:30 p.m. The registrar must receive your completed ballot by December 11 at 4:30 p.m.

Allow time for mail delivery. The deadline is when your ballot must arrive, not when it must be mailed. Special deadlines apply to military, overseas, and certain hospitalized voters.

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