Louisiana 2025 local ballot measures

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Ballotpedia covered local ballot measures for voters in Louisiana in 2025.

In 2025, Ballotpedia is covering local ballot measures that appear on the ballot for voters within the 100 largest cities in the U.S., within state capitals, and throughout California. You can review the coverage scope of the local ballot measures project here.

Ballotpedia is also covering electoral system-related ballot measures, like ranked-choice voting, outside of the largest cities.

See also: Local ballot measure elections in 2025

Election dates

March 29

May 3

East Baton Rouge Parish

See also: East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana ballot measures

• St. George, Louisiana, Home Rule City Charter Adoption Measure (March 2025):  ✖

A "yes" vote supported adopting the home rule city charter as drafted by the charter commission.

A "no" vote opposed adopting the home rule city charter as drafted by the charter commission.

• Wedgewood Crime Prevention and Improvement District, Louisiana, Parcel Fee Renewal Measure (March 2025):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported authorizing the district to renew a parcel fee for 10 years beginning in 2027 at a rate of $95 for residential parcels and $250 for commercial parcels to fund crime prevention and district security.

A "no" vote opposed authorizing the district to renew a parcel fee for 10 years beginning in 2027 at a rate of $95 for residential parcels and $250 for commercial parcels to fund crime prevention and district security.

Orleans Parish

See also: Orleans Parish, Louisiana ballot measures

• Lakeview Crime Prevention District, Louisiana, Parcel Fee Measure (March 2025):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported authorizing the district to levy a parcel fee not to exceed $150 per parcel for 10 years beginning in 2027 to fund crime prevention.

A "no" vote opposed authorizing the district to levy a parcel fee not to exceed $150 per parcel for 10 years beginning in 2027 to fund crime prevention.

Tangipahoa Parish

See also: Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana ballot measures

• Tangipahoa Parish Law Enforcement District, Louisiana, Replace Property Tax with Sales Tax Measure (March 2025):  ✖

A "yes" vote supported repealing the existing 10-mill property tax ($1,000 per $100,000 of assessed value) for the Tangipahoa Parish Law Enforcement District and replacing it with a 0.75% parish-wide sales tax starting July 1, 2025.

A "no" vote opposed repealing the existing 10-mill property tax ($1,000 per $100,000 of assessed value) for the Tangipahoa Parish Law Enforcement District and replacing it with a 0.75% parish-wide sales tax starting July 1, 2025.

• Tangipahoa Parish Mosquito Abatement District, Louisiana, Property Tax Renewal Measure (March 2025):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported renewing a property tax of 4.98 mills ($498 per $100,000 of assessed value) in Tangipahoa Parish's Mosquito Abatement District No. 1 for 10 years (2027-2036) to fund mosquito and arthropod control efforts, including acquiring and maintaining equipment and materials.

A "no" vote opposed renewing a property tax of 4.98 mills ($498 per $100,000 of assessed value) in Tangipahoa Parish's Mosquito Abatement District No. 1 for 10 years.

East Baton Rouge Parish

See also: East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana ballot measures

• Central Community School Board, Louisiana, School Bond Measure (May 2025):

A "yes" vote supports authorizing the board to issue up to $35 million in bonds for school construction, improvements, and equipment, with no estimated increase to the current property tax rate of 23.65 mills.

A "no" vote opposes authorizing the board to issue up to $35 million in bonds for school construction, improvements, and equipment, with no estimated increase to the current property tax rate of 23.65 mills.

• East Baton Rouge Consolidated School District No. 1, Louisiana, Proposition 1, Drug Abuse Prevention Tax Renewal Measure (May 2025):

A "yes" vote supports renewing a property tax of 0.72 mills for 10 years, expected to generate $3.89 million annually, to fund the I CARE alcohol and drug abuse prevention program.

A "no" vote opposes renewing a property tax of 0.72 mills for 10 years, expected to generate $3.89 million annually, to fund the I CARE alcohol and drug abuse prevention program.

• East Baton Rouge Consolidated School District No. 1, Louisiana, Proposition 2, School Operations Tax Renewal Measure (May 2025):

A "yes" vote supports renewing a property tax of 1.04 mills for 10 years, expected to generate $5.6 million annually, for operating and maintaining the public school system.

A "no" vote opposes renewing a property tax of 1.04 mills for 10 years, expected to generate $5.6 million annually, for operating and maintaining the public school system.

• East Baton Rouge Consolidated School District No. 1, Louisiana, Proposition 3, School Employee Salaries Tax Renewal Measure (May 2025):

A "yes" vote supports renewing a property tax of 5.99 mills for 10 years, expected to generate $32.3 million annually, to fund salaries and benefits for public school employees.

A "no" vote opposes renewing a property tax of 5.99 mills for 10 years, expected to generate $32.3 million annually, to fund salaries and benefits for public school employees.

• East Baton Rouge Consolidated School District No. 1, Louisiana, Proposition 4, School System Support Tax Renewal Measure (May 2025):

A "yes" vote supports renewing a property tax of 4.98 mills for 10 years, expected to generate $26.88 million annually, to replace reduced state and local revenues and support school operations.

A "no" vote opposes renewing a property tax of 4.98 mills for 10 years, expected to generate $26.88 million annually, to replace reduced state and local revenues and support school operations.

• East Baton Rouge Consolidated School District No. 1, Louisiana, Proposition 5, School Employee Benefits Tax Renewal Measure (May 2025):

A "yes" vote supports renewing a property tax of 7.14 mills for 10 years, expected to generate $38.5 million annually, to improve and maintain salaries and benefits for public school employees.

A "no" vote opposes renewing a property tax of 7.14 mills for 10 years, expected to generate $38.5 million annually, to improve and maintain salaries and benefits for public school employees.

• East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana, District Attorney Millage Measure (May 2025):

A "yes" vote supports levying a property tax of 4 mills for 20 years, expected to generate $24.4 million annually, to fund the office of the District Attorney for East Baton Rouge Parish.

A "no" vote opposes levying a property tax of 4 mills for 20 years, expected to generate $24.4 million annually, to fund the office of the District Attorney for East Baton Rouge Parish.

Orleans Parish

See also: Orleans Parish, Louisiana ballot measures

• Lake Vista Crime Prevention District, Louisiana, Crime Prevention Parcel Fee Measure (May 2025):

A "yes" vote supports authorizing New Orleans to levy a parcel fee not to exceed $220 per parcel within the Lake Vista Crime Prevention District for four years to fund additional law enforcement and security personnel.

A "no" vote opposes authorizing New Orleans to levy a parcel fee not to exceed $220 per parcel within the Lake Vista Crime Prevention District for four years to fund additional law enforcement and security personnel.

• Orleans Law Enforcement District, Lousiana, Law Enforcement Property Tax Renewal Measure (May 2025):

A "yes" vote supports authorizing the Orleans Parish Sheriff to renew a property tax for the Law Enforcement District of the Parish of Orleans at a rate of $246 per $100,000 of assessed property value for ten years to fund the operation, maintenance, and upkeep of jails and related facilities.

A "no" vote opposes authorizing the Orleans Parish Sheriff to renew a property tax for the Law Enforcement District of the Parish of Orleans at a rate of $246 per $100,000 of assessed property value for ten years to fund the operation, maintenance, and upkeep of jails and related facilities.

How to cast a vote

See also: Voting in Louisiana

See below to learn more about current voter registration rules, identification requirements, and poll times in Louisiana.

How to vote in Louisiana

Poll times

In Louisiana, polls are open from 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Central time for Tuesday elections. For Saturday elections, polls open at 7:00 a.m. If the polls close while a voter is in line, he or she will still be permitted to vote.

Registration

Check your voter registration status here.

To vote in Louisiana, one must be a United States citizen who resides in the state and parish in which he or she registers. A voter must be at least 18 years old by Election Day.

Registration completed via mail or in person must occur at least 30 days before Election Day. Registration completed online must occur at least 20 days before Election Day. Registrants must present a valid form of identification to register. Pre-registration is available beginning at age 16.

Voters may register in person at any Registrar of Voters office or any of the following places:

• Louisiana Office of Motor Vehicles
• Louisiana Department of Social Services
• WIC offices
• Food stamp offices
• Medicaid offices
• Offices and agencies serving people with disabilities
• Military recruitment offices

Automatic registration

Louisiana does not practice automatic voter registration.

Online registration

See also: Online voter registration

Louisiana has implemented an online voter registration system. Residents can register to vote by visiting this website.

Same-day registration

Louisiana does not allow same-day voter registration.

Residency requirements

Louisiana law requires 20 days of residency in the state before a person may vote.

Verification of citizenship

See also: Laws permitting noncitizens to vote in the United States

As of January 2025, Louisiana state law requires a voter registration applicant to provide proof of citizenship to register to vote. As of January 15, 2025, the state had not implemented the requirement.

All 49 states with voter registration systems require applicants to declare that they are U.S. citizens in order to register to vote in state and federal elections, under penalty of perjury or other punishment. As of January 2025, six states — Alabama, Arizona, Georgia, Kansas, Louisiana, and New Hampshire — had passed laws requiring verification of citizenship at the time of voter registration. However, only two of those states' laws were in effect, in Arizona and New Hampshire. In three states — California, Maryland, and Vermont — at least one local jurisdiction allowed noncitizens to vote in some local elections as of November 2024. Noncitizens registering to vote in those elections must complete a voter registration application provided by the local jurisdiction and are not eligible to register as state or federal voters.

Verifying your registration

The site Geaux Vote, run by the Louisiana Secretary of State office, allows residents to check their voter registration status online.

Voter ID requirements

Louisiana requires voters to present photo identification while voting.

Voters can present the following forms of identification. This list was current as of August 14, 2024. Click here to ensure you have the most current information.

• Louisiana driver's license
• Louisiana special identification card
• LA Wallet digital driver's license
• Military ID or other generally recognized picture identification card that contains the name and signature of the voter

Voters who do not have accepted ID may vote by completing a voter identification affidavit. By law, voters who sign an affidavit may be challenged.

Registered voters can bring their voter information card to the Office of Motor Vehicles to receive a free Louisiana special identification card.

See also

• Local ballot measure elections in 2025

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