Lecompte, Louisiana Public Records

The town conducts municipal elections for mayor and council positions according to Louisiana's municipal election schedule. The next municipal election is scheduled for 2026, with qualifying typically occurring in July or August and primary elections in October, followed by runoffs in November if needed. Local residents cast ballots at the Lecompte Community Center or Lecompte High School, depending on precinct assignment. Voters can verify their polling location, registration status, and sample ballot at https://voterportal.sos.la.gov by entering their name and date of birth. Louisiana election records are extensively public under state law. Voter registration lists are available for purchase for political purposes through the Secretary of State. Campaign finance reports for state and local candidates can be searched at www.ethics.la.gov. Candidate qualifying information and precinct-level results are published by the Secretary of State at www.sos.la.gov/electionsandvoting/pages/default.aspx. Voters should verify specific 2026 races closer to the election date. Louisiana offers early voting beginning 14 days before an election and ending seven days before. Early voting locations for Rapides Parish are listed at www.sos.la.gov. Absentee voting by mail is available for Louisiana voters who will be absent from the parish during early voting and election day, are age 65 or older, are hospitalized or disabled, are incarcerated but not convicted felons, or are military or overseas voters. Absentee ballot requests must be submitted to the Registrar of Voters, with deadlines typically 4-5 days before the election for mail ballots.