Nov 3, 2026 general election · U.S. Senate and U.S. House
Election results for Nov 3, 2026: official state sources →
General election: Tuesday, Nov 3, 2026. Dates below are for that election, from official state election sources; rules can change, so confirm with the linked source.
Julia Letlow (R) vs. Jamie Davis (D). See where each candidate stands, in their own words with sources, plus voting records where they exist.
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10 certified statewide ballot measures on the November 3, 2026 Louisiana general election ballot. Plain-English summary (Vote Book, from the official Yes/No wording): If approved, a "yes" vote supports allowing the surviving spouse of a disabled veteran to transfer the homestead property tax exemption one time to a new homestead. (Ballotpedia plain-language summary of official ballot measure) Plain-language summary (AI-written; see official wording) A Yes vote means: A "yes" vote supports allowing the surviving spouse of a disabled veteran to transfer the homestead property tax exemption one time to a new homestead. (Ballotpedia plain-language summary of official ballot measure) A No vote means: A "no" vote opposes allowing the surviving spouse of a disabled veteran to transfer the homestead property tax exemption one time to a new homestead. (Ballotpedia plain-language summary of official ballot measure) Supporters say: Supporters argue voters should approve it so that the change takes effect: supports allowing the surviving spouse of a disabled veteran to transfer the homestead property tax exemption one time to a new homestead. (Ballotpedia plain-language summary of official ballot measure) Opponents say: Opponents, including The Power Coalition for Equity & Justice, argue: “We support veterans and their families, but we do not need another special tax exception written into the state constitution.” Arguments: Vote Book summary of the official Yes/No wording. Listed in equal length; Vote Book does not endorse either side. Plain-English summary (Ballotpedia, secondary source): Amendment 2 would authorize taxing authorities to levy a millage at a rate above the rate set by the previous year's assessment of the maximum amount of taxable property within each parish, but below the maximum permitted by the Louisiana Constitution. Plain-language summary (AI-written; see official wording) A Yes vote means: A "yes" vote supports authorizing taxing authorities to levy a millage at a rate above the rate set by the previous year's assessment of the maximum amount of taxable property within each parish, but below the maximum permitted by the state constitution. (Ballotpedia plain-language summary of official ballot measure) A No vote means: A "no" vote opposes authorizing taxing authorities to levy a millage at a rate above the rate set by the previous year's assessment of the maximum amount of taxable property within each parish, but below the maximum permitted by the state constitution. (Ballotpedia plain-language summary of official ballot measure) Supporters say: Supporters argue voters should approve it so that the change takes effect: supports authorizing taxing authorities to levy a millage at a rate above the rate set by the previous year's assessment of the maximum amount of taxable property within each parish, but below the maximum permitted by… Opponents say: Opponents, including The Power Coalition for Equity & Justice, argue: “It would make it easier for property tax rates to go back up. Keep the current rules in place.” Arguments: Vote Book summary of the official Yes/No wording. Listed in equal length; Vote Book does not endorse either side. Plain-English summary (Ballotpedia, secondary source): The constitutional amendment would prohibit post-conviction bail for a defendant who is convicted of an aggravated offense against a victim who is a minor. Plain-language summary (AI-written; see official wording) A Yes vote means: A "yes" vote supports prohibiting post-conviction bail for a defendant who is convicted of an aggravated offense, as defined by law, against a victim who is a minor. (Ballotpedia plain-language summary of official ballot measure) A No vote means: A "no" vote opposes prohibiting post-conviction bail for a defendant who is convicted of an aggravated offense, as defined by law, against a victim who is a minor. (Ballotpedia plain-language summary of official ballot measure) Supporters say: Supporters argue voters should approve it so that the change takes effect: supports prohibiting post-conviction bail for a defendant who is convicted of an aggravated offense, as defined by law, against a victim who is a minor. (Ballotpedia plain-language summary of official ballot measure) Opponents say: Opponents, including The Power Coalition for Equity & Justice, argue: “Judges should be able to look at each case. Our justice system makes mistakes, and appeals are an important part of due process.” Arguments: Vote Book summary of the official Yes/No wording. Listed in equal length; Vote Book does not endorse either side. Plain-English summary (Vote Book, from the official Yes/No wording): If approved, a "yes" vote supports changing the gubernatorial term limit from two consecutive terms, which allows a former governor to sit out one term and run again, to a permanent, lifetime maximum of two terms total. (Ballotpedia plain-language summary of official ballot measure) Plain-language summary (AI-written; see official wording) A Yes vote means: A "yes" vote supports changing the gubernatorial term limit from two consecutive terms, which allows a former governor to sit out one term and run again, to a permanent, lifetime maximum of two terms total. (Ballotpedia plain-language summary of official ballot measure) A No vote means: A "no" vote opposes amending the Louisiana Constitution to change the gubernatorial term limit, thereby keeping the current limit that prohibits a governor from serving more than two consecutive terms but places no lifetime cap on total terms served. (Ballotpedia plain-language summary of official ballot measure) Supporters say: Supporters, including State Rep. Michael Bayham (R-103), argue: “[HB 225] would guarantee the opportunity for new blood and fresh perspective. The amendment will put distance between the political past that has defined us.” Opponents say: Opponents, including The Power Coalition for Equity & Justice, argue: “Let the voters decide who they want to elect.” Arguments: Ballotpedia (secondary source). Listed in equal length; Vote Book does not endorse either side. Plain-English summary (Vote Book, from the official Yes/No wording): If approved, a "yes" vote supports amending the Louisiana Constitution to remove the requirement that a state retirement system receiving nonrecurring state funds apply those funds to its oldest outstanding unfunded accrued liability (UAL) first. (Ballotpedia plain-language summary of official ballot measure) Plain-language summary (AI-written; see official wording) A Yes vote means: A "yes" vote supports amending the Louisiana Constitution to remove the requirement that a state retirement system receiving nonrecurring state funds apply those funds to its oldest outstanding unfunded accrued liability (UAL) first. (Ballotpedia plain-language summary of official ballot measure) A No vote means: A "no" vote opposes amending the Louisiana Constitution to remove the requirement that a state retirement system receiving nonrecurring state funds apply those funds to its oldest outstanding unfunded accrued liability (UAL) first. (Ballotpedia plain-language summary of official ballot measure) Supporters say: Supporters argue: You can share campaign information or arguments, along with source links for this information, at [email protected]. Opponents say: Opponents, including The Power Coalition for Equity & Justice, argue: “Keep a clear and predictable rule for paying retirement debt.” Arguments: Ballotpedia (secondary source). Listed in equal length; Vote Book does not endorse either side. Plain-English summary (Vote Book, from the official Yes/No wording): If approved, a "yes" vote supports amending the Louisiana Constitution to authorize a property tax exemption up to $30,000 of assessed property value, increasing with homeowner's age, from taxation for homeowners 65 and older who already qualify for the income-based assessment freeze. (Ballotpedia plain-language summary of official ballot measure) Plain-language summary (AI-written; see official wording) A Yes vote means: A "yes" vote supports amending the Louisiana Constitution to authorize a property tax exemption up to $30,000 of assessed property value, increasing with homeowner's age, from taxation for homeowners 65 and older who already qualify for the income-based assessment freeze. (Ballotpedia plain-language summary of official ballot measure) A No vote means: A "no" vote opposes amending the Louisiana Constitution to authorize a property tax exemption up to $30,000 of assessed property value, increasing with homeowner's age, from taxation for homeowners 65 and older who already qualify for the income-based assessment freeze. (Ballotpedia plain-language summary of official ballot measure) Supporters say: Supporters argue: You can share campaign information or arguments, along with source links for this information, at [email protected]. Opponents say: Opponents, including The Power Coalition for Equity & Justice, argue: “More property tax exemptions will mean less money for our schools and local services.” Arguments: Ballotpedia (secondary source). Listed in equal length; Vote Book does not endorse either side. Plain-English summary (Vote Book, from the official Yes/No wording): If approved, a "yes" vote supports amending the Louisiana Constitution to authorize the use of public funds for the maintenance of drinking water utility services lines affected by hazardous materials on property owned by utility customers. (Ballotpedia plain-language summary of official ballot measure) Plain-language summary (AI-written; see official wording) A Yes vote means: A "yes" vote supports amending the Louisiana Constitution to authorize the use of public funds for the maintenance of drinking water utility services lines affected by hazardous materials on property owned by utility customers. (Ballotpedia plain-language summary of official ballot measure) A No vote means: A "no" vote opposes amending the Louisiana Constitution to authorize the use of public funds for the maintenance of drinking water utility services lines affected by hazardous materials on property owned by utility customers. (Ballotpedia plain-language summary of official ballot measure) Supporters say: Supporters, including The Power Coalition for Equity & Justice, argue: “Get dangerous pipes out of our communities and protect families from unsafe drinking water. The federal government has over $150 million available to fix dangerous lead pipes, but it can only be used if this amendment passes.” Opponents say: Opponents argue: You can share campaign information or arguments, along with source links for this information, at [email protected]. Arguments: Ballotpedia (secondary source). Listed in equal length; Vote Book does not endorse either side. Plain-English summary (Vote Book, from the official Yes/No wording): If approved, a "yes" vote supports amending the Louisiana Constitution to prohibit the expropriation of property by foreign adversaries or agents of a foreign adversary, as defined by law. (Ballotpedia plain-language summary of official ballot measure) Plain-language summary (AI-written; see official wording) A Yes vote means: A "yes" vote supports amending the Louisiana Constitution to prohibit the expropriation of property by foreign adversaries or agents of a foreign adversary, as defined by law. (Ballotpedia plain-language summary of official ballot measure) A No vote means: A "no" vote opposes amending the Louisiana Constitution to prohibit the expropriation of property by foreign adversaries or agents of a foreign adversary, as defined by law. (Ballotpedia plain-language summary of official ballot measure) Supporters say: Supporters, including State Rep. Charles Owen (R-30), argue: “[The amendment] would allow citizens, if they want to cordon off their property [to prevent] any possibility of a foreign adversary ever expropriating it.” Opponents say: Opponents, including The Power Coalition for Equity & Justice, argue: “We don’t need to change the constitution for something that can be handled through regular state law.” Arguments: Ballotpedia (secondary source). Listed in equal length; Vote Book does not endorse either side. Plain-English summary (Ballotpedia, secondary source): Amendment 9 would raise the income limit to qualify for the property tax special assessment level—a provision that freezes the assessed value of a home for eligible homeowners so that their property taxes do not increase due to rising property values—from $100,000 to $150,000. Plain-language summary (AI-written; see official wording) A Yes vote means: A " yes " vote supports raising the income limit to qualify for the property tax special assessment level —a provision that freezes the assessed value of a home for eligible homeowners so that their property taxes do not increase due to rising property values—from $100,000 to $150,000. (Ballotpedia plain-language summary of official ballot measure) A No vote means: A " no " vote opposes raising the income limit to qualify for the property tax special assessment level , keeping it at $100,000. (Ballotpedia plain-language summary of official ballot measure) Supporters say: Supporters argue: You can share campaign information or arguments, along with source links for this information, at [email protected]. Opponents say: Opponents, including The Power Coalition for Equity & Justice, argue: “Expanding property tax breaks will mean less money for schools and local services.” Arguments: Ballotpedia (secondary source). Listed in equal length; Vote Book does not endorse either side. Plain-English summary (Ballotpedia, secondary source): Amendment 10 would provide for an optional tax exemption for derelict or blighted property that has been rehabilitated. The Louisiana State Legislature would be required to pass laws defining blighted and derelict property, and the requirements for the exemption. Plain-language summary (AI-written; see official wording) A Yes vote means: A "yes" vote supports amending the Louisiana Constitution to authorize a tax exemption for derelict or blighted property, as defined by the state legislature, that has been rehabilitated. (Ballotpedia plain-language summary of official ballot measure) A No vote means: A "no" vote opposes amending the Louisiana Constitution to authorize a tax exemption for derelict or blighted property, as defined by the state legislature, that has been rehabilitated. (Ballotpedia plain-language summary of official ballot measure) Supporters say: Supporters argue voters should approve it so that the change takes effect: supports amending the Louisiana Constitution to authorize a tax exemption for derelict or blighted property, as defined by the state legislature, that has been rehabilitated. (Ballotpedia plain-language summary of official ballot measure) Opponents say: Opponents, including The Power Coalition for Equity & Justice, argue: “Voters should know who gets the tax break, how it works, and how long it lasts before putting it in the constitution.” Arguments: Vote Book summary of the official Yes/No wording. Listed in equal length; Vote Book does not endorse either side.Amendment 1 — One-Time Transfer of Disabled Veteran Homestead Tax Exemption for Surviving Spouses Amendment
If approved, a "yes" vote supports allowing the surviving spouse of a disabled veteran to transfer the homestead property tax exemption one time to a new hom…Official ballot wording
Do you support an amendment to allow the surviving spouse of a deceased veteran with a service-connected disability, who receives the additional property tax exemption, to make a one-time transfer of the additional property tax exemption to a subsequent qualifying property? (Effective January 1, 2027) (Amends Article VII, Section 21(K)(1))
Amendment 2 — Property Tax Rate Limits Based on Existing Voter-Approved Maximums Amendment
Amendment 2 would authorize taxing authorities to levy a millage at a rate above the rate set by the previous year's assessment of the maximum amount of taxa…Official ballot wording
Do you support an amendment to allow a local taxing authority to continue to levy a lower millage rate without losing its ability to adjust to the maximum authorized millage rate from a prior year's reassessment?
Amendment 3 — Prohibit Post-Conviction Bail for Individuals Convicted of Assault Against Minors Amendment
The constitutional amendment would prohibit post-conviction bail for a defendant who is convicted of an aggravated offense against a victim who is a minor.Official ballot wording
Do you support an amendment to prohibit a defendant from being released on any post-conviction bail if the defendant is convicted of an aggravated offense against a minor child? (Adds Article I, Section 18(C))
Amendment 4 — Gubernatorial Two-Term Lifetime Limit Amendment
If approved, a "yes" vote supports changing the gubernatorial term limit from two consecutive terms, which allows a former governor to sit out one term and r…Official ballot wording
Do you support an amendment to prohibit a person who has served more than one and one-half terms as governor from being elected as governor for any future term? (Amends Article IV, Section 3(B))
Amendment 5 — Remove Payment Order Requirement for State Retirement System Unfunded Liability Amendment
If approved, a "yes" vote supports amending the Louisiana Constitution to remove the requirement that a state retirement system receiving nonrecurring state…Official ballot wording
Do you support an amendment to authorize a state retirement system to apply any nonrecurring state monies it receives to any of its unfunded accrued liability rather than requiring application to its oldest unfunded accrued liability? (Amends Article VII, Section 10(D)(2)(b)(iii))
Amendment 6 — Property Tax Exemption for Seniors Amendment
If approved, a "yes" vote supports amending the Louisiana Constitution to authorize a property tax exemption up to $30,000 of assessed property value, increa…Official ballot wording
Do you support an amendment to authorize parishes and municipalities to extend an additional property tax exemption for property subject to the homestead exemption that is owned and occupied by a person who is at least sixty-five years of age and who qualifies for the special assessment level? (Effective January 1, 2028) (Adds Article VII, Section 21(P))
Amendment 7 — Use Public Funds for Drinking Water Utility Service Lines Amendment
If approved, a "yes" vote supports amending the Louisiana Constitution to authorize the use of public funds for the maintenance of drinking water utility ser…Official ballot wording
Do you support an amendment to allow for the use of public funds by a political subdivision for the purpose of identifying, inventorying, removing or replacing drinking water utility service lines made of or affected by materials as specified or prescribed by the Lead and Copper Rule Improvements of the United States Environmental Protection Agency, promulgated October 30, 2024, or subsequent promulgation, on property owned by utility customers? (Amends Article VII, Section 14)
Amendment 8 — Prohibit Property Expropriation by Foreign Adversaries Amendment
If approved, a "yes" vote supports amending the Louisiana Constitution to prohibit the expropriation of property by foreign adversaries or agents of a foreig…Official ballot wording
Do you support an amendment to prohibit expropriation of property by a foreign adversary or an agent of a foreign adversary? (Amends Article I, Section 4(B)(4))
Amendment 9 — Raise Income Limit to $150,000 for Special Property Tax Assessment Amendment
Amendment 9 would raise the income limit to qualify for the property tax special assessment level—a provision that freezes the assessed value of a home for e…Official ballot wording
Do you support an amendment to increase the maximum amount of income a person may receive and still qualify for the special assessment level for residential property receiving the homestead exemption?
Amendment 10 — Tax Exemption for Rehabilitated Property Amendment
Amendment 10 would provide for an optional tax exemption for derelict or blighted property that has been rehabilitated.Official ballot wording
Do you support an amendment to allow property tax exemptions for blighted or derelict properties that have been rehabilitated, and to require the legislature to enact laws providing for administration of these exemptions? (Effective January 1, 2027) (Adds Article VII, Section 21(P))
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