Primary Rules
How Louisiana's Primary Works
Louisiana uses a Closed Primary system
Closed Primary
Only voters registered with a political party can vote in that party's primary election. Independent and unaffiliated voters are excluded.
Voter file data: L2 Data · Registration counts: Louisiana Secretary of State · Updated May 4, 2026
Louisiana Voter Registration
& Party Affiliation Statistics
Total Registered
2,874,643
Largest Party
Democratic (36.5%)
Independent / NPP
27.9%
Primary Type
Closed Primary
At a Glance
Louisiana at a Glance
Key voter registration statistics · Updated 2026
Registered Voters
2,874,643
across 64 counties
Registration Rate
83.3%
eligible population
No Party Preference
27.9%
of registered voters
2024 Turnout
60.8%
of eligible voters
Registration
Voter Registration by Party
How many registered Democrats, Republicans, and Independents are in Louisiana?
Democratic36.5%
Republican35.6%
Independent/Other27.9%
| Party | Registered Voters | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
Democratic | 1,049,170 | 36.5% |
Republican | 1,023,335 | 35.6% |
Independent/Other | 802,138 | 27.9% |
Turnout
Voter Turnout in Louisiana
How many eligible Louisiana residents actually vote?
Eligible vs Registered
2,874,643 registered3,449,572 eligible
Recent Elections
| Election | Turnout | Voted |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 General | 60.8% | 2,021,164 |
| 2022 General | 42.1% | 1,410,466 |
| 2020 General | 64.1% | 2,169,401 |
| 2024 Presidential Primary | 12.5% | 358,778 |
| 2024 State Primary | Jungle primary system — November general election | — |
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