Erath, Louisiana Public Records

Citizens, at least 17 years old (may vote when 18), Louisiana residents, and not currently under an order of imprisonment for a felony conviction. The Town of Erath elects a mayor and five council members to four-year terms, with municipal elections held alongside statewide contests. The most recent elections took place in 2022, meaning the next round will occur in 2026. Louisiana conducts municipal elections on the same schedule as state elections, with primary elections in October and general elections or runoffs in November for local offices. Residents can find their assigned polling location using the GeauxVote Precinct Locator at www.sos.la.gov/geauxvote or by calling the Vermilion Parish Registrar. Typical polling places in the community include the Erath Community Center and Erath Middle School. In the November 2024 presidential election, Vermilion Parish reported approximately 55-60% voter turnout with roughly 26,000 registered voters and 15,000 ballots cast, reflecting strong rural Louisiana turnout. The parish voted heavily Republican, consistent with regional voting patterns. For the November 3, 2026 election cycle, voters in the area will decide several key races. Louisiana does not have a U.S. Senate seat up in 2026, as Senator Bill Cassidy's term expires in 2027 and Senator John Kennedy's in 2029. However, Louisiana will hold gubernatorial elections in October 2027, so 2026 will feature elections for U.S. House of Representatives (Louisiana's 3rd Congressional District, which includes Erath), Louisiana State Senate District 24, Louisiana State House District 45, Vermilion Parish Sheriff, Vermilion Parish Clerk of Court, Vermilion Parish Assessor, and local school board positions. The town will also hold elections for mayor and council members in 2026. Louisiana uses a "jungle primary" system where all candidates regardless of party appear on the same ballot; if no candidate receives 50% plus one vote, the top two advance to a runoff. Early voting is available 14 days before election day through the Saturday before the election at the Vermilion Parish Registrar's office. Absentee voting by mail is available for voters who will be absent from the parish on election day, are hospitalized, are disabled, are 65 or older, are incarcerated but not under a final felony conviction order, or are military or overseas. Applications must be submitted to the Registrar's office by 4:30 PM the fourth business day before election day. Public election records in Louisiana include voter registration lists (available to candidates and political parties), campaign finance reports filed with the Louisiana Ethics Administration at www.ethics.la.gov, candidate qualifying lists, and precinct-level election results published by the Secretary of State at voterportal.sos.la.gov.