Qualifying Information

2026 LAFAYETTE PARISH ELECTIONS


Louis J. Perret, Clerk of Court, announces Qualifying for the November 3, 2026 Election as follows:

DATES:

  • Wednesday, August 5, 2026 8:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m.

  • Thursday, August 6, 2026 8:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m.

  • Friday, August 7, 2026 8:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. deadline

LOCATION:

  • Lafayette Parish Courthouse, 1st Floor, Jury Assembly Room

OFFICE TITLES:

  • District Judges

  • District Attorney

  • Justices of the Peace

  • Constables (Justice of the Peace Courts)

  • Lafayette City Judges

  • Lafayette City Court Marshall

  • City of Broussard Mayor

  • City of Broussard Chief of Police

  • City of Broussard Councilmen

  • City of Carencro Mayor

  • City of Carencro Chief of Police

  • City of Carencro Council Members

  • Town of Duson Mayor

  • Town of Duson Aldermen

  • City of Scott Mayor

  • City of Scott Chief of Police

  • City of Scott Council Members

  • City of Youngsville Mayor

  • City of Youngsville Chief of Police

  • City of Youngsville Council Members

  • Lafayette Parish School Board Member, District 2

METHOD OF PAYMENT:

No campaign or personal checks can be accepted!  Qualifying fee shall be paid in cash or by cashier or certified check issued by a State or National bank, U.S. postal money order or money order issued by a State or National Bank.  Please make payments to Lafayette Parish Clerk of Court.


Election Dates

Commissioner-In-Charge
Training School

Commissioner Training School

Sample Ballots

Secretary of State Election Information

The phone number to the Registrar of Voters Office (337) 291-7140.

For further information about the Elections Department call
(337) 291-6368.