Early voting for November’s presidential election starts on Friday, which means any registered voter in New Orleans can get their civic duty out of the way before Election Day.
The Registrar of Voters’ office will open at least five early voting sites across the city. Hours run from 8:30 a.m to 6 p.m. daily except for Sundays. The last day of early voting will be Oct. 29.
The locations include:
- Treme Community Center, 900 North Villere Street (Parking available in rear lot on St. Philip Street)
- New Orleans City Hall, 1300 Perdido Street
- Algiers Courthouse, 225 Morgan Street
- Voting Machine Warehouse, 8870 Chef Menteur Highway
- Lake Vista Community Center, 6500 Spanish Fort Boulevard (2nd Floor Meeting Room)
Besides president, local offices up for election include U.S. House of Representative for District 1 and 2, school board seats and judges. New Orleans also has two charter amendments on the ballot, including a proposed investment in affordable housing projects.
The New Orleans Regional Transit Authority (RTA) is waiving fares on Saturday, Oct. 26 and on Election Day to make it easier for riders to get to the polls. This applies to all RTA buses, streetcars and ferries. You will not have to show proof of voter registration or RTA passes.