The Bienville Parish Registrar of Voters recently issued a reminder to parish voters that now is the time to check their voter registration status as well as their party affiliation. May 16 will be a Closed Party Primary election. In a nutshell that means:
- Democrats may only vote for Democratic candidates.
- Republicans may only vote for Republican candidates.
- No Party voters will get to choose either Democrat, Republican or remain No Party and vote only on the amendments.
- Any other party affiliation will only vote on the amendments.
Races on this elections ballot include: US Senate, US Representative, Public Service Commissioner, and five (5) constitutional amendments.
Ringgold citizens (within the city limits only) will have a tax renewal on their ballot regardless of party affiliation.
As of Aug. 1, 2025, the Independent Party of Louisiana was abolished. All voters previously registered as an Independent are now registered as No Party. Bienville Parish currently has 1,795 No Party voters. Everyone of those voters will have to fill out a declaration form on election day prior to voting.
Citizens may check their registration by calling the Registrar’s office at 318-263-7407 or by visiting the voter portal at geauxvote.com
Deadline to make changes in person is April 15.
Deadline to make changes online is April 25.
Deadline to request a ballot via mail is May 12.
Deadline for the Registrar’s office to receive a mail ballot is May 15 at 4:30pm.
Call the office for any questions at 318-263-7407, the Registrar and staff are happy to assist.