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A dated list of changes to how Americans vote: district maps, polling places and drop boxes, voting laws and rules, and courts and election officials. Each entry says who did what and when, shows what became of it, and links to the page it rests on. Attempts that failed are listed as failed. Entries that rest on a news report name the outlet.

This is the state view: events recorded for Louisiana, then national events that apply here. See the national timeline.

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In Louisiana

2026

  1. Oct 23, 2026 State Polling places and drop boxes Reported

    Justice Department confirms it will send election monitors to Louisiana; state says it has had no official notice

    The Louisiana Illuminator reported on October 26, 2026 that a spokesman for the Louisiana Secretary of State said on Friday, October 23, that state officials were "indirectly informed" the Justice Department will send election monitors to certain jurisdictions for the November 3 election, but had received no official notice or list of parishes. A Justice Department representative told the Illuminator by email that day that the department will have monitors in all 50 states.

    Related: Justice Department begins notifying counties it wants to monitor on Election Day 2026

    Source last checked Oct 26, 2026

2019

  1. September 2019 County Polling places and drop boxes Reported

    Report counts 1 fewer polling place in Allen Parish in 2018 than in 2012

    The Leadership Conference Education Fund, a civil rights coalition, reported in September 2019 that Allen Parish had 22 Election Day polling places in the 2012 general election and 21 in 2018, a change of -1 (-5%). The report lists the 2012 count as from the Election Assistance Commission's Election Administration and Voting Survey and the 2018 count as from a hand count of polling-place lists. The report covers counties once covered by Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  2. September 2019 County Polling places and drop boxes Reported

    Report counts 3 more polling places in Ascension Parish in 2018 than in 2012

    The Leadership Conference Education Fund, a civil rights coalition, reported in September 2019 that Ascension Parish had 34 Election Day polling places in the 2012 general election and 37 in 2018, a change of +3 (9%). The report lists the 2012 count as from the Election Assistance Commission's Election Administration and Voting Survey and the 2018 count as from a hand count of polling-place lists. The report covers counties once covered by Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  3. September 2019 County Polling places and drop boxes Reported

    Report counts 2 fewer polling places in Assumption Parish in 2018 than in 2012

    The Leadership Conference Education Fund, a civil rights coalition, reported in September 2019 that Assumption Parish had 17 Election Day polling places in the 2012 general election and 15 in 2018, a change of -2 (-12%). The report lists the 2012 count as from the Election Assistance Commission's Election Administration and Voting Survey and the 2018 count as from a hand count of polling-place lists. The report covers counties once covered by Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  4. September 2019 County Polling places and drop boxes Reported

    Report counts 1 fewer polling place in Avoyelles Parish in 2018 than in 2012

    The Leadership Conference Education Fund, a civil rights coalition, reported in September 2019 that Avoyelles Parish had 28 Election Day polling places in the 2012 general election and 27 in 2018, a change of -1 (-4%). The report lists the 2012 count as from the Election Assistance Commission's Election Administration and Voting Survey and the 2018 count as from a hand count of polling-place lists. The report covers counties once covered by Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  5. September 2019 County Polling places and drop boxes Reported

    Report counts 3 fewer polling places in Bienville Parish in 2018 than in 2012

    The Leadership Conference Education Fund, a civil rights coalition, reported in September 2019 that Bienville Parish had 21 Election Day polling places in the 2012 general election and 18 in 2018, a change of -3 (-14%). The report lists the 2012 count as from the Election Assistance Commission's Election Administration and Voting Survey and the 2018 count as from a hand count of polling-place lists. The report covers counties once covered by Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  6. September 2019 County Polling places and drop boxes Reported

    Report counts 2 fewer polling places in Bossier Parish in 2018 than in 2012

    The Leadership Conference Education Fund, a civil rights coalition, reported in September 2019 that Bossier Parish had 50 Election Day polling places in the 2012 general election and 48 in 2018, a change of -2 (-4%). The report lists the 2012 count as from the Election Assistance Commission's Election Administration and Voting Survey and the 2018 count as from a hand count of polling-place lists. The report covers counties once covered by Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  7. September 2019 County Polling places and drop boxes Reported

    Report counts 6 fewer polling places in Caddo Parish in 2018 than in 2012

    The Leadership Conference Education Fund, a civil rights coalition, reported in September 2019 that Caddo Parish had 88 Election Day polling places in the 2012 general election and 82 in 2018, a change of -6 (-7%). The report lists the 2012 count as from the Election Assistance Commission's Election Administration and Voting Survey and the 2018 count as from a hand count of polling-place lists. The report covers counties once covered by Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  8. September 2019 County Polling places and drop boxes Reported

    Report counts 4 fewer polling places in Calcasieu Parish in 2018 than in 2012

    The Leadership Conference Education Fund, a civil rights coalition, reported in September 2019 that Calcasieu Parish had 78 Election Day polling places in the 2012 general election and 74 in 2018, a change of -4 (-5%). The report lists the 2012 count as from the Election Assistance Commission's Election Administration and Voting Survey and the 2018 count as from a hand count of polling-place lists. The report covers counties once covered by Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  9. September 2019 County Polling places and drop boxes Reported

    Report counts 1 more polling place in Cameron Parish in 2018 than in 2012

    The Leadership Conference Education Fund, a civil rights coalition, reported in September 2019 that Cameron Parish had 8 Election Day polling places in the 2012 general election and 9 in 2018, a change of +1 (13%). The report lists the 2012 count as from the Election Assistance Commission's Election Administration and Voting Survey and the 2018 count as from a hand count of polling-place lists. The report covers counties once covered by Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  10. September 2019 County Polling places and drop boxes Reported

    Report counts 1 fewer polling place in Catahoula Parish in 2018 than in 2012

    The Leadership Conference Education Fund, a civil rights coalition, reported in September 2019 that Catahoula Parish had 16 Election Day polling places in the 2012 general election and 15 in 2018, a change of -1 (-6%). The report lists the 2012 count as from the Election Assistance Commission's Election Administration and Voting Survey and the 2018 count as from a hand count of polling-place lists. The report covers counties once covered by Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  11. September 2019 County Polling places and drop boxes Reported

    Report counts 1 fewer polling place in Concordia Parish in 2018 than in 2012

    The Leadership Conference Education Fund, a civil rights coalition, reported in September 2019 that Concordia Parish had 18 Election Day polling places in the 2012 general election and 17 in 2018, a change of -1 (-6%). The report lists the 2012 count as from the Election Assistance Commission's Election Administration and Voting Survey and the 2018 count as from a hand count of polling-place lists. The report covers counties once covered by Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  12. September 2019 County Polling places and drop boxes Reported

    Report counts 2 fewer polling places in De Soto Parish in 2018 than in 2012

    The Leadership Conference Education Fund, a civil rights coalition, reported in September 2019 that De Soto Parish had 27 Election Day polling places in the 2012 general election and 25 in 2018, a change of -2 (-7%). The report lists the 2012 count as from the Election Assistance Commission's Election Administration and Voting Survey and the 2018 count as from a hand count of polling-place lists. The report covers counties once covered by Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  13. September 2019 County Polling places and drop boxes Reported

    Report counts 10 fewer polling places in East Baton Rouge Parish in 2018 than in 2012

    The Leadership Conference Education Fund, a civil rights coalition, reported in September 2019 that East Baton Rouge Parish had 147 Election Day polling places in the 2012 general election and 137 in 2018, a change of -10 (-7%). The report lists the 2012 count as from the Election Assistance Commission's Election Administration and Voting Survey and the 2018 count as from a hand count of polling-place lists. The report covers counties once covered by Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  14. September 2019 County Polling places and drop boxes Reported

    Report counts 1 fewer polling place in East Carroll Parish in 2018 than in 2012

    The Leadership Conference Education Fund, a civil rights coalition, reported in September 2019 that East Carroll Parish had 14 Election Day polling places in the 2012 general election and 13 in 2018, a change of -1 (-7%). The report lists the 2012 count as from the Election Assistance Commission's Election Administration and Voting Survey and the 2018 count as from a hand count of polling-place lists. The report covers counties once covered by Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  15. September 2019 County Polling places and drop boxes Reported

    Report counts 3 fewer polling places in Evangeline Parish in 2018 than in 2012

    The Leadership Conference Education Fund, a civil rights coalition, reported in September 2019 that Evangeline Parish had 33 Election Day polling places in the 2012 general election and 30 in 2018, a change of -3 (-9%). The report lists the 2012 count as from the Election Assistance Commission's Election Administration and Voting Survey and the 2018 count as from a hand count of polling-place lists. The report covers counties once covered by Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  16. September 2019 County Polling places and drop boxes Reported

    Report counts 1 fewer polling place in Grant Parish in 2018 than in 2012

    The Leadership Conference Education Fund, a civil rights coalition, reported in September 2019 that Grant Parish had 15 Election Day polling places in the 2012 general election and 14 in 2018, a change of -1 (-7%). The report lists the 2012 count as from the Election Assistance Commission's Election Administration and Voting Survey and the 2018 count as from a hand count of polling-place lists. The report covers counties once covered by Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  17. September 2019 County Polling places and drop boxes Reported

    Report counts 2 fewer polling places in Iberville Parish in 2018 than in 2012

    The Leadership Conference Education Fund, a civil rights coalition, reported in September 2019 that Iberville Parish had 25 Election Day polling places in the 2012 general election and 23 in 2018, a change of -2 (-8%). The report lists the 2012 count as from the Election Assistance Commission's Election Administration and Voting Survey and the 2018 count as from a hand count of polling-place lists. The report covers counties once covered by Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  18. September 2019 County Polling places and drop boxes Reported

    Report counts 1 fewer polling place in Jefferson Davis Parish in 2018 than in 2012

    The Leadership Conference Education Fund, a civil rights coalition, reported in September 2019 that Jefferson Davis Parish had 15 Election Day polling places in the 2012 general election and 14 in 2018, a change of -1 (-7%). The report lists the 2012 count as from the Election Assistance Commission's Election Administration and Voting Survey and the 2018 count as from a hand count of polling-place lists. The report covers counties once covered by Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  19. September 2019 County Polling places and drop boxes Reported

    Report counts 25 fewer polling places in Jefferson Parish in 2018 than in 2012

    The Leadership Conference Education Fund, a civil rights coalition, reported in September 2019 that Jefferson Parish had 170 Election Day polling places in the 2012 general election and 145 in 2018, a change of -25 (-15%). The report lists the 2012 count as from the Election Assistance Commission's Election Administration and Voting Survey and the 2018 count as from a hand count of polling-place lists. The report covers counties once covered by Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  20. September 2019 County Polling places and drop boxes Reported

    Report counts 10 fewer polling places in Lafayette Parish in 2018 than in 2012

    The Leadership Conference Education Fund, a civil rights coalition, reported in September 2019 that Lafayette Parish had 58 Election Day polling places in the 2012 general election and 48 in 2018, a change of -10 (-17%). The report lists the 2012 count as from the Election Assistance Commission's Election Administration and Voting Survey and the 2018 count as from a hand count of polling-place lists. The report covers counties once covered by Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  21. September 2019 County Polling places and drop boxes Reported

    Report counts 1 fewer polling place in Lafourche Parish in 2018 than in 2012

    The Leadership Conference Education Fund, a civil rights coalition, reported in September 2019 that Lafourche Parish had 48 Election Day polling places in the 2012 general election and 47 in 2018, a change of -1 (-2%). The report lists the 2012 count as from the Election Assistance Commission's Election Administration and Voting Survey and the 2018 count as from a hand count of polling-place lists. The report covers counties once covered by Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  22. September 2019 County Polling places and drop boxes Reported

    Report counts 1 fewer polling place in LaSalle Parish in 2018 than in 2012

    The Leadership Conference Education Fund, a civil rights coalition, reported in September 2019 that LaSalle Parish had 23 Election Day polling places in the 2012 general election and 22 in 2018, a change of -1 (-4%). The report lists the 2012 count as from the Election Assistance Commission's Election Administration and Voting Survey and the 2018 count as from a hand count of polling-place lists. The report covers counties once covered by Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  23. September 2019 County Polling places and drop boxes Reported

    Report counts 2 fewer polling places in Lincoln Parish in 2018 than in 2012

    The Leadership Conference Education Fund, a civil rights coalition, reported in September 2019 that Lincoln Parish had 26 Election Day polling places in the 2012 general election and 24 in 2018, a change of -2 (-8%). The report lists the 2012 count as from the Election Assistance Commission's Election Administration and Voting Survey and the 2018 count as from a hand count of polling-place lists. The report covers counties once covered by Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  24. September 2019 County Polling places and drop boxes Reported

    Report counts 1 fewer polling place in Livingston Parish in 2018 than in 2012

    The Leadership Conference Education Fund, a civil rights coalition, reported in September 2019 that Livingston Parish had 37 Election Day polling places in the 2012 general election and 36 in 2018, a change of -1 (-3%). The report lists the 2012 count as from the Election Assistance Commission's Election Administration and Voting Survey and the 2018 count as from a hand count of polling-place lists. The report covers counties once covered by Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  25. September 2019 County Polling places and drop boxes Reported

    Report counts 3 fewer polling places in Morehouse Parish in 2018 than in 2012

    The Leadership Conference Education Fund, a civil rights coalition, reported in September 2019 that Morehouse Parish had 21 Election Day polling places in the 2012 general election and 18 in 2018, a change of -3 (-14%). The report lists the 2012 count as from the Election Assistance Commission's Election Administration and Voting Survey and the 2018 count as from a hand count of polling-place lists. The report covers counties once covered by Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  26. September 2019 County Polling places and drop boxes Reported

    Report counts 1 fewer polling place in Natchitoches Parish in 2018 than in 2012

    The Leadership Conference Education Fund, a civil rights coalition, reported in September 2019 that Natchitoches Parish had 42 Election Day polling places in the 2012 general election and 41 in 2018, a change of -1 (-2%). The report lists the 2012 count as from the Election Assistance Commission's Election Administration and Voting Survey and the 2018 count as from a hand count of polling-place lists. The report covers counties once covered by Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  27. September 2019 County Polling places and drop boxes Reported

    Report counts 5 fewer polling places in Orleans Parish in 2018 than in 2012

    The Leadership Conference Education Fund, a civil rights coalition, reported in September 2019 that Orleans Parish had 129 Election Day polling places in the 2012 general election and 124 in 2018, a change of -5 (-4%). The report lists the 2012 count as from the Election Assistance Commission's Election Administration and Voting Survey and the 2018 count as from a hand count of polling-place lists. The report covers counties once covered by Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  28. September 2019 County Polling places and drop boxes Reported

    Report counts 1 fewer polling place in Ouachita Parish in 2018 than in 2012

    The Leadership Conference Education Fund, a civil rights coalition, reported in September 2019 that Ouachita Parish had 50 Election Day polling places in the 2012 general election and 49 in 2018, a change of -1 (-2%). The report lists the 2012 count as from the Election Assistance Commission's Election Administration and Voting Survey and the 2018 count as from a hand count of polling-place lists. The report covers counties once covered by Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  29. September 2019 County Polling places and drop boxes Reported

    Report counts 1 fewer polling place in Plaquemines Parish in 2018 than in 2012

    The Leadership Conference Education Fund, a civil rights coalition, reported in September 2019 that Plaquemines Parish had 10 Election Day polling places in the 2012 general election and 9 in 2018, a change of -1 (-10%). The report lists the 2012 count as from the Election Assistance Commission's Election Administration and Voting Survey and the 2018 count as from a hand count of polling-place lists. The report covers counties once covered by Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  30. September 2019 County Polling places and drop boxes Reported

    Report counts 2 fewer polling places in Pointe Coupee Parish in 2018 than in 2012

    The Leadership Conference Education Fund, a civil rights coalition, reported in September 2019 that Pointe Coupee Parish had 21 Election Day polling places in the 2012 general election and 19 in 2018, a change of -2 (-10%). The report lists the 2012 count as from the Election Assistance Commission's Election Administration and Voting Survey and the 2018 count as from a hand count of polling-place lists. The report covers counties once covered by Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  31. September 2019 County Polling places and drop boxes Reported

    Report counts 1 fewer polling place in Rapides Parish in 2018 than in 2012

    The Leadership Conference Education Fund, a civil rights coalition, reported in September 2019 that Rapides Parish had 69 Election Day polling places in the 2012 general election and 68 in 2018, a change of -1 (-1%). The report lists the 2012 count as from the Election Assistance Commission's Election Administration and Voting Survey and the 2018 count as from a hand count of polling-place lists. The report covers counties once covered by Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  32. September 2019 County Polling places and drop boxes Reported

    Report counts 1 fewer polling place in Red River Parish in 2018 than in 2012

    The Leadership Conference Education Fund, a civil rights coalition, reported in September 2019 that Red River Parish had 13 Election Day polling places in the 2012 general election and 12 in 2018, a change of -1 (-8%). The report lists the 2012 count as from the Election Assistance Commission's Election Administration and Voting Survey and the 2018 count as from a hand count of polling-place lists. The report covers counties once covered by Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  33. September 2019 County Polling places and drop boxes Reported

    Report counts 1 fewer polling place in Richland Parish in 2018 than in 2012

    The Leadership Conference Education Fund, a civil rights coalition, reported in September 2019 that Richland Parish had 17 Election Day polling places in the 2012 general election and 16 in 2018, a change of -1 (-6%). The report lists the 2012 count as from the Election Assistance Commission's Election Administration and Voting Survey and the 2018 count as from a hand count of polling-place lists. The report covers counties once covered by Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  34. September 2019 County Polling places and drop boxes Reported

    Report counts 2 fewer polling places in Sabine Parish in 2018 than in 2012

    The Leadership Conference Education Fund, a civil rights coalition, reported in September 2019 that Sabine Parish had 30 Election Day polling places in the 2012 general election and 28 in 2018, a change of -2 (-7%). The report lists the 2012 count as from the Election Assistance Commission's Election Administration and Voting Survey and the 2018 count as from a hand count of polling-place lists. The report covers counties once covered by Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  35. September 2019 County Polling places and drop boxes Reported

    Report counts 3 fewer polling places in St. Charles Parish in 2018 than in 2012

    The Leadership Conference Education Fund, a civil rights coalition, reported in September 2019 that St. Charles Parish had 26 Election Day polling places in the 2012 general election and 23 in 2018, a change of -3 (-12%). The report lists the 2012 count as from the Election Assistance Commission's Election Administration and Voting Survey and the 2018 count as from a hand count of polling-place lists. The report covers counties once covered by Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  36. September 2019 County Polling places and drop boxes Reported

    Report counts 1 fewer polling place in St. James Parish in 2018 than in 2012

    The Leadership Conference Education Fund, a civil rights coalition, reported in September 2019 that St. James Parish had 13 Election Day polling places in the 2012 general election and 12 in 2018, a change of -1 (-8%). The report lists the 2012 count as from the Election Assistance Commission's Election Administration and Voting Survey and the 2018 count as from a hand count of polling-place lists. The report covers counties once covered by Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  37. September 2019 County Polling places and drop boxes Reported

    Report counts 3 fewer polling places in St. Landry Parish in 2018 than in 2012

    The Leadership Conference Education Fund, a civil rights coalition, reported in September 2019 that St. Landry Parish had 59 Election Day polling places in the 2012 general election and 56 in 2018, a change of -3 (-5%). The report lists the 2012 count as from the Election Assistance Commission's Election Administration and Voting Survey and the 2018 count as from a hand count of polling-place lists. The report covers counties once covered by Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  38. September 2019 County Polling places and drop boxes Reported

    Report counts 3 fewer polling places in St. Martin Parish in 2018 than in 2012

    The Leadership Conference Education Fund, a civil rights coalition, reported in September 2019 that St. Martin Parish had 31 Election Day polling places in the 2012 general election and 28 in 2018, a change of -3 (-10%). The report lists the 2012 count as from the Election Assistance Commission's Election Administration and Voting Survey and the 2018 count as from a hand count of polling-place lists. The report covers counties once covered by Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  39. September 2019 County Polling places and drop boxes Reported

    Report counts 3 more polling places in St. Tammany Parish in 2018 than in 2012

    The Leadership Conference Education Fund, a civil rights coalition, reported in September 2019 that St. Tammany Parish had 61 Election Day polling places in the 2012 general election and 64 in 2018, a change of +3 (5%). The report lists the 2012 count as from the Election Assistance Commission's Election Administration and Voting Survey and the 2018 count as from a hand count of polling-place lists. The report covers counties once covered by Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  40. September 2019 County Polling places and drop boxes Reported

    Report counts 1 fewer polling place in Tensas Parish in 2018 than in 2012

    The Leadership Conference Education Fund, a civil rights coalition, reported in September 2019 that Tensas Parish had 9 Election Day polling places in the 2012 general election and 8 in 2018, a change of -1 (-11%). The report lists the 2012 count as from the Election Assistance Commission's Election Administration and Voting Survey and the 2018 count as from a hand count of polling-place lists. The report covers counties once covered by Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  41. September 2019 County Polling places and drop boxes Reported

    Report counts 7 fewer polling places in Terrebonne Parish in 2018 than in 2012

    The Leadership Conference Education Fund, a civil rights coalition, reported in September 2019 that Terrebonne Parish had 57 Election Day polling places in the 2012 general election and 50 in 2018, a change of -7 (-12%). The report lists the 2012 count as from the Election Assistance Commission's Election Administration and Voting Survey and the 2018 count as from a hand count of polling-place lists. The report covers counties once covered by Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  42. September 2019 County Polling places and drop boxes Reported

    Report counts 1 fewer polling place in Union Parish in 2018 than in 2012

    The Leadership Conference Education Fund, a civil rights coalition, reported in September 2019 that Union Parish had 22 Election Day polling places in the 2012 general election and 21 in 2018, a change of -1 (-5%). The report lists the 2012 count as from the Election Assistance Commission's Election Administration and Voting Survey and the 2018 count as from a hand count of polling-place lists. The report covers counties once covered by Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  43. September 2019 County Polling places and drop boxes Reported

    Report counts 2 fewer polling places in Vermilion Parish in 2018 than in 2012

    The Leadership Conference Education Fund, a civil rights coalition, reported in September 2019 that Vermilion Parish had 30 Election Day polling places in the 2012 general election and 28 in 2018, a change of -2 (-7%). The report lists the 2012 count as from the Election Assistance Commission's Election Administration and Voting Survey and the 2018 count as from a hand count of polling-place lists. The report covers counties once covered by Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  44. September 2019 County Polling places and drop boxes Reported

    Report counts 1 fewer polling place in West Baton Rouge Parish in 2018 than in 2012

    The Leadership Conference Education Fund, a civil rights coalition, reported in September 2019 that West Baton Rouge Parish had 16 Election Day polling places in the 2012 general election and 15 in 2018, a change of -1 (-6%). The report lists the 2012 count as from the Election Assistance Commission's Election Administration and Voting Survey and the 2018 count as from a hand count of polling-place lists. The report covers counties once covered by Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

  45. September 2019 County Polling places and drop boxes Reported

    Report counts 5 fewer polling places in Winn Parish in 2018 than in 2012

    The Leadership Conference Education Fund, a civil rights coalition, reported in September 2019 that Winn Parish had 21 Election Day polling places in the 2012 general election and 16 in 2018, a change of -5 (-24%). The report lists the 2012 count as from the Election Assistance Commission's Election Administration and Voting Survey and the 2018 count as from a hand count of polling-place lists. The report covers counties once covered by Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

2006

  1. Mar 16, 2006 State Polling places and drop boxes Decided by a court

    Justice Department precleared the New Orleans election plan; a federal judge declined to postpone the April 22 election

    The Congressional Research Service reported that the New Orleans election plan "received Justice Department preclearance on March 16, as required by Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act of 1965; but objections were raised because the state did not set up polling places outside the state where there are large numbers of displaced New Orleanians." A state Senate committee considered a bill for out-of-state polling places in March but took no further action. Judge Lemelle heard complaints from civil rights groups on March 27 "but declined to postpone it." About 108,000 voters took part on April 22 and 113,591 ballots were cast in the May 20 runoff.

    Related: Governor postpones New Orleans mayoral and council elections after Hurricanes Katrina and Rita, then reschedules them for April and May 2006

    Source last checked Oct 21, 2026

2005

  1. December 2005 State Polling places and drop boxes Enacted

    Governor postpones New Orleans mayoral and council elections after Hurricanes Katrina and Rita, then reschedules them for April and May 2006

    The Congressional Research Service reported that mayoral and city council elections in New Orleans set for February 4, 2006 (primary) and March 4 (runoff) were "postponed indefinitely last December by Governor Kathleen Blanco because of the effects of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita," and that in January 2006 the Governor rescheduled them for April 22 and May 20. It states that U.S. District Judge Ivan Lemelle "had warned state officials that he would step in to protect voters' rights under federal law if the elections were not rescheduled." The League of Women Voters of New Orleans was cited as saying 295 of 442 polling places were destroyed.

    Related: Justice Department precleared the New Orleans election plan; a federal judge declined to postpone the April 22 election

    Source last checked Oct 21, 2026

1994

  1. Sep 12, 1994 County Polling places and drop boxes Blocked by federal objection

    Justice Department objects under Section 5 to a change in St. Landry Parish: Polling place change

    The Justice Department's list of Section 5 objections for Louisiana records an objection letter dated September 12, 1994, to St. Landry Parish. The list describes the change as "Polling place change." The list links the objection letter.

    Source last checked Oct 24, 2026

1978

  1. Oct 20, 1978 County Polling places and drop boxes Blocked by federal objection

    Justice Department objects under Section 5 to the Gladden Tractor Shed as a polling place, reversing an earlier no-objection letter

    In a letter of October 20, 1978, the Justice Department addressed the polling place change to the Gladden Tractor Shed in Ward 2, Precinct 1 of Pointe Coupee Parish, received August 21, 1978. It recalled that on September 20, 1978 it had interposed no objection while reserving the right to reexamine, and said that since then it had received information that the September 16, 1978 election at the site involved election-day activities that black voters felt were "threatening and intimidating to black citizens," that the site is in a sparsely populated, remote area, and that the site is less convenient than alternatives in the town of Innis. It concludes: "Under these circumstances and as indicated above ... we are unable to conclude that the change to this polling place does not have the effect of abridging the right to vote on account of race or color. Therefore, on behalf of the Attorney General, I must interpose an objection to the use of the Gladden Tractor Shed site as the polling place location for Ward 2, Precinct 1 for future elections."

    Source last checked Oct 21, 2026

  2. Aug 11, 1978 County Polling places and drop boxes Blocked by federal objection

    Justice Department objects under Section 5 to moving the Ward 2, Precinct 1 polling place in Pointe Coupee Parish to the Mounger Store site

    In a letter of August 11, 1978, the Justice Department addressed polling place changes in Ward 1, Precinct 1 and Ward 2, Precincts 1 and 2 of Pointe Coupee Parish, received June 14, 1978. It interposed no objection to the changes in Ward 1, Precinct 1 and Ward 2, Precinct 2. For Ward 2, Precinct 1, where blacks are a majority of registered voters, it found the site adjacent to the old Mounger Store significantly less convenient for most black voters than the Red & White Store, no more centrally located, and no better in facilities, with significant opposition among black residents and alternative sites available, and concluded "I must interpose an objection to the use of the Mounger Store site as the polling place location for Ward 2, Precinct 1."

    Source last checked Oct 21, 2026

  3. May 12, 1978 County Polling places and drop boxes Blocked by federal objection

    Justice Department objects under Section 5 to a polling place change for Ward 7, Precinct 6 in New Orleans

    In a letter of May 12, 1978, the Justice Department addressed five polling place changes for the City of New Orleans, received April 3, 1978. It interposed no objection to four of them but, for Ward 7, Precinct 6, stated "we are unable to conclude that the change does not have a prohibited discriminatory effect," noting that the changes "appear to be part of a recurring pattern of polling place changes in New Orleans just prior to elections" and that this submission reached the Department two days after the change was implemented during the April 1, 1978 election, so that "in this instance we have some evidence of actual rather than just potential effect." Because of pending litigation, Charbonnet v. Braden (E.D. La.), the letter was copied to the court.

    Source last checked Oct 21, 2026

1973

  1. Jul 17, 1973 County Polling places and drop boxes Blocked by federal objection

    Justice Department objects under Section 5 to using Our Lady of Guadalupe Church Hall as the polling place for Ward 4, Precinct 3

    In a letter of July 17, 1973, the Justice Department addressed 10 polling place changes submitted by the City of New Orleans and completed May 23, 1973, objecting to only one. It says the Our Lady of Guadalupe Church Hall site, located outside Precinct 3 of Ward 4 and also serving Precinct 2, "is apparently extremely inconvenient for many of the registered voters in Precinct 3, 95% of whom are black, and has the effect of discouraging such persons from traveling to the polls to cast their ballots," and that this effect appeared unnecessary because more convenient sites existed within the precinct. It states "On behalf of the Attorney General I must, therefore, interpose an objection to the continued use of Our Lady of Guadalupe Church Hall as a polling place for Precinct 3 of Ward 4."

    Source last checked Oct 21, 2026

1972

  1. Dec 6, 1972 County Polling places and drop boxes Blocked by federal objection

    Justice Department objects under Section 5 to moving the Lawtell polling place to the Knights of Columbus Hall

    In a letter of December 6, 1972 to the president of the St. Landry Parish Police Jury, the Justice Department addressed a resolution that would move the polling place in the village of Lawtell from Daigle's Washerteria to the Knights of Columbus Hall after the November 7, 1972 election. It states "We have received information that black citizens are not normally permitted free access to the Knights of Columbus Hall. Under these circumstances we are not able to conclude that this polling place change will not have a discriminatory impact. Therefore, on behalf of the Attorney General I must interpose an objection to the implementation of the change. We understand that other facilities are available in the vicinity."

    Source last checked Oct 21, 2026

Nationwide

2026

  1. Oct 20, 2026 National Polling places and drop boxes Reported

    Justice Department begins notifying counties it wants to monitor on Election Day 2026

    NPR reported on October 21, 2026 that the Justice Department began notifying counties it wants to monitor on Election Day starting Tuesday, October 20. NPR confirmed notices to Adams County, Colorado; seven counties in Texas; King County, Washington; Miami-Dade County, Florida; and Hennepin and Ramsey counties in Minnesota. NPR reports that state officials were at first not notified at the same time as counties, and that a department spokesperson said it prioritizes places with competitive elections and would monitor Adams County because it is covered by Section 203 of the Voting Rights Act. Colorado's Secretary of State's office told NPR it was considering how to respond, since state rules require observers to have its permission unless a court orders otherwise.

    Related: Justice Department tells Marion County it will send election monitors on November 3; Lake County also named · Justice Department plans election monitors in Bibb, Chatham, Cobb, DeKalb, Fulton and Gwinnett counties · Washington County Election Commission votes to keep Justice Department monitors out of polling places · Justice Department says it will send 1,000 election monitors across all 50 states

    Source last checked Oct 22, 2026

  2. October 2026 National Polling places and drop boxes Reported

    Justice Department says it will send 1,000 election monitors across all 50 states

    The Alaska Beacon (States Newsroom) reported on October 29, 2026 that the Justice Department announced that week that it plans to deploy 1,000 federal monitors across all 50 states for the November 3, 2026 election, and that a department spokesperson said the full list of monitored locations will not be disclosed until Election Day. The report says that in the 2022 midterm elections the department sent monitors to 64 jurisdictions in 24 states.

    Related: Justice Department begins notifying counties it wants to monitor on Election Day 2026

    Source last checked Oct 31, 2026

  3. Sep 18, 2026 National Polling places and drop boxes Pending

    Civil rights and labor groups sue over possible federal immigration agents near polling places

    On September 18, 2026, a coalition of nine civil rights and union groups sued in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia to prevent the deployment of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents to polling locations in November. States Newsroom reported it as the second such suit that month. The groups argue the policy violates the federal law that bars "armed men" at election sites and the Voting Rights Act's bar on intimidation. A Justice Department spokesperson said: "The DOJ has never said it would send federal law enforcement to polling locations." A Homeland Security spokesperson said ICE was not planning operations that targeted polling locations. No ruling is recorded here.

    Related: Latino and voting groups and the City of Denver sue over armed immigration agents at polling places · Arlington County sues to keep armed federal agents away from its polling places

    Source last checked Oct 21, 2026

  4. Sep 10, 2026 National Polling places and drop boxes Pending

    Latino and voting groups and the City of Denver sue over armed immigration agents at polling places

    On September 10, 2026, the League of United Latin American Citizens, Common Cause, Common Cause Education Fund, UnidosUS and the City and County of Denver, Colorado filed a complaint in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia (No. 1:26-cv-03157) against the Department of Homeland Security, Immigration and Customs Enforcement and their leaders. The complaint alleges that the Homeland Security Secretary's statements of September 1, 2026 set a policy of authorizing armed Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers to go to polling places, which the plaintiffs say violates 18 U.S.C. § 592, the law that bars federal officials from keeping "any troops or armed men at any place where a general or special election is held" except to repel armed enemies of the United States. No ruling is recorded in this entry.

    Related: Civil rights and labor groups sue over possible federal immigration agents near polling places

    Source last checked Oct 21, 2026

2025

  1. Oct 24, 2025 National Polling places and drop boxes In effect

    Justice Department announces it will monitor polling sites in six California and New Jersey counties

    On October 24, 2025, the Justice Department announced that it would monitor polling sites ahead of the November 4, 2025 general election in six jurisdictions: Passaic County, New Jersey, and Kern, Riverside, Fresno, Orange and Los Angeles counties, California. The release says the Civil Rights Division would deploy personnel who would coordinate with U.S. Attorney's Offices.

    Source last checked Oct 29, 2026

2021

  1. Feb 10, 2021 National Polling places and drop boxes In effect

    Election Assistance Commission adopts Voluntary Voting System Guidelines 2.0

    The Election Assistance Commission says that on February 10, 2021 its commissioners unanimously adopted version 2.0 of the Voluntary Voting System Guidelines, the specifications against which voting systems are tested. The EAC says it stopped using versions 1.0 and 1.1 to certify voting systems as of November 16, 2023, and that previously certified systems are not decertified by that change.

    Related: Help America Vote Act of 2002 becomes law

    Source last checked Oct 29, 2026

2017

  1. Jan 6, 2017 National Polling places and drop boxes In effect

    Homeland Security designates election infrastructure as critical infrastructure

    On January 6, 2017, Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson said he had determined "that election infrastructure in this country should be designated as a subsector of the existing Government Facilities critical infrastructure sector." The statement defines election infrastructure as including "storage facilities, polling places, and centralized vote tabulations locations" and voter registration databases and voting machines.

    Source last checked Oct 29, 2026

1984

  1. Sep 28, 1984 National Polling places and drop boxes Enacted

    Voting Accessibility for the Elderly and Handicapped Act becomes law

    Public Law 98-435, dated September 28, 1984, is titled "To improve access for handicapped and elderly individuals to registration facilities and polling places for Federal elections."

    Source last checked Oct 22, 2026

How this timeline is built

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When a later event changes an earlier one, such as a law later struck down, both entries are listed and point to each other. This page does not predict outcomes or say which party a change helps. U.S. House maps for 2026 · Back to the 2026 voting center.