2026 Election Information
Election Information — Slidell Chief of Police
(Election: May 16, 2026)
(Early voting: May 2 – May 9, 2026)
The May 16, 2026 municipal primary election is just around the corner. Early voting (May 2 – May 9) gives you flexibility, helps avoid long Election Day lines, and ensures your voice is counted ahead of time. Below are the key dates and steps to make a plan to vote early in Slidell. Dates are from the Louisiana Secretary of State calendar and are subject to change by the Legislature — always verify close to the election.
Make a plan to vote early — check your registration, pick your voting method, and bring a neighbor. Our community deserves a safe, trusted voice at City Hall.
Key dates & deadlines (official state calendar)
– Election Day (Party/Municipal Primary): May 16, 2026
– Early voting: May 2 – May 9, 2026
– In-person / by-mail voter registration deadline: April 15, 2026
– Geaux Vote online registration deadline: April 25, 2026
– Deadline to request a mail ballot (non‑military/overseas): May 12, 2026
– Deadline for registrar to receive voted mail ballot (non‑military/overseas): May 15, 2026
What you should do now
– Confirm your registration at the Geaux Vote portal and verify your address and polling location.
– If you need to register, do so by April 15 (in-person/by-mail) or by April 25 online.
– Choose how you’ll vote: attend early voting May 2–9 or request a mail ballot by May 12. If you vote by mail, make sure your voted ballot is received by the registrar by May 15.
– Check St. Tammany Parish election pages for polling locations and early-vote site hours — locations and times can vary by parish.
Quick voting checklist
– Verify registration at Geaux Vote.
– Mark early voting dates (May 2–9) or request a mail ballot by May 12.
– Bring required ID and any documentation listed by the Registrar of Voters.
– Help a neighbor check their registration and make a plan to vote.
Need help or have questions?
Contact the campaign at tommy4spdchief@gmail.com or (985) 288-7694 and we’ll help you confirm registration, find your early voting location, or request a mail ballot. Plan now, vote early, and encourage friends and family to do the same — every vote matters for Slidell.