Early voting for the Nov. 3, 2026, election officially closed in Claiborne Parish on Tuesday, Oct. 27, with 2,445 ballots cast during the seven-day early voting period.
According to the Louisiana Secretary of State’s final early voting statistical report, 2,200 voters cast their ballots in person, while 245 absentee ballots were recorded.
With early voting now closed, voters who have not yet cast their ballots may vote on Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 3, from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. at their assigned polling locations.
Voter Demographics
The demographic breakdown for Claiborne Parish’s seven-day early voting period is as follows:
- Race: 1,413 White voters, 1,003 Black voters, and 29 voters identified as Other.
- Sex: 1,440 Female voters and 1,005 Male voters.
Party Affiliation
Republicans represented the largest turnout group during the early voting period:
- Republicans: 1,014
- Democrats: 980
- Other/Other Parties: 451 (448 No Party/Independent voters and 3 affiliated with other parties)
Final Seven-Day Early Voting Recap
With the seven-day early voting period complete, a total of 2,445 ballots were recorded in Claiborne Parish.
| Category | Total |
|---|---|
| Total Votes | 2,445 |
| In-Person | 2,200 |
| Absentee | 245 |
| Republicans | 1,014 |
| Democrats | 980 |
| Other Parties | 451 |
Note: The Other Parties category combines voters registered with no party affiliation and those registered with other political parties.
Election Day Information
Although early voting has ended, the election is not over.
Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026. Polls will be open from 6 a.m. until 8 p.m.
Voters who have not already voted should report to their assigned Election Day polling locations, which may differ from early voting locations.
For eligible absentee voters, the deadline to request an absentee ballot is Friday, Oct. 30, at 4:30 p.m. Completed absentee ballots must be received by the parish registrar of voters by Monday, Nov. 2, at 4:30 p.m., except for certain military, overseas and other qualifying voters.
The 2,445 ballots reported represent Claiborne Parish’s recorded turnout through the close of early voting. Additional eligible absentee ballots may still be received before Election Day.