Free One Acadiana Elections Hub Launched for May Election
LAFAYETTE, La. (press release) – One Acadiana (1A) has officially launched its 2026 Elections Hub, a free online resource to help voters navigate the election on May 16th.
One Acadiana’s 2026 Elections Hub features key election dates, information on Louisiana’s New Closed Party Primary and the five Louisiana constitutional amendments on the May ballot and 1A’s Ballot Guide.
One Acadiana shares that this year, Louisiana is switching from its open “jungle primary” system to a closed party primary system for select races, and the rules have changed significantly for many voters.
How you cast your ballot on May 16 will depend on your party registration.
The May 16 ballot includes the Republican and Democratic primaries for U.S. Senate and U.S. House of Representatives. The marquee race is the U.S. Senate Republican primary, which features incumbent Sen. Bill Cassidy facing challengers Rep. Julia Letlow and State Treasurer John Fleming.
U.S. House seats are also on the ballot under the new closed primary system. In the Acadiana region, Rep. Clay Higgins (R) is unopposed in the Republican primary for the 3rd Congressional District, and Rep. Cleo Fields (D) is unopposed in the Democratic primary for the 6th Congressional District. The winners of each party’s primary will advance to the November 3 general election.
If no candidate receives more than 50% of the vote on May 16, the top two vote-getters within each party will advance to a runoff on June 27.
In addition to the party primaries, five Louisiana constitutional amendments are on the May 16 ballot. These amendments cover a range of topics, from the judicial retirement age to civil service, teacher compensation and the business inventory tax.
1A’s Ballot Guide serves as a convenient, non-partisan tool for voters. The guide clearly states the new rules for the closed party primary and lists all candidates for the Louisiana US. Senate, U.S. Representative, 3rd Congressional District and U.S. Representative, 6th Congressional District.
The guide also clearly outlines the five Louisiana constitutional amendments on the ballot, providing the official ballot question and an explanation of what a “yes” vote and a “no” vote would mean for each.
“Through our policy and advocacy efforts, One Acadiana strives to ensure the business community has the resources needed to stay informed and engaged during election seasons,” said One Acadiana President & CEO Troy Wayman. “Our 2026 Elections Hub makes it easy for voters to access clear, nonpartisan information about the new closed primary system, what’s on the ballot and who’s running for office so they can be prepared before heading to the polls on May 16.”
One Acadiana’s 2026 Elections Hub will be updated with additional information and resources throughout the year to reflect election results.
