Saint Francisville, Louisiana Public Records

The state uses a closed primary system, meaning voters must register with a party to participate in that party's primary elections. As an incorporated municipality, the town holds municipal elections for Mayor and Board of Aldermen. Saint Francisville operates under a Mayor-Alderman form of government with the mayor and board members serving four-year terms. Municipal elections typically coincide with statewide contests, most recently in 2022, with the next round scheduled for 2026. Candidates for local office must qualify through the town clerk's office and file financial disclosure forms as required. Voters can locate their assigned polling places by entering their address on the GeauxVote website or by calling the Registrar of Voters office Following certification, precinct-level election results appear on the Secretary of State's website. Louisiana does not have a U.S. However, residents will elect state legislators including the Louisiana House of Representatives District 68 representative and Louisiana State Senate District 17 senator, both of which represent the parish. All statewide offices including Secretary of State, Attorney General, Treasurer, and Commissioner of Agriculture will appear on the ballot if following Louisiana's four-year term cycles. West Feliciana Parish School Board positions may also be on the ballot. Municipal elections for the town's mayor and aldermen positions are expected in 2026 as well. Louisiana uses a jungle primary system where all candidates appear on one ballot regardless of party affiliation; if no candidate receives 50% plus one vote, the top two advance to a runoff election. Absentee voting by mail is available for voters who meet specific criteria including being absent from the parish during early voting and Election Day, age 65 or older, disability, military service, or working as an elections commissioner. Early voting takes place at the Registrar of Voters office during the designated period before elections, typically 14 to 7 days before Election Day. Campaign finance records for local and state candidates are maintained by the Louisiana Ethics Administration Program and searchable at www.ethics.la.gov. Public election records include voter registration lists available with restrictions, precinct-level results, candidate qualifying documents, and campaign finance reports, all accessible through the Secretary of State or the parish Registrar of Voters.