Louisiana Petition Signature Requirements (2026)
How many signatures you need to qualify for the ballot in Louisiana, the 2026 petition filing windows, and how to validate your signatures against the Louisiana voter file.
Signature requirements by office
| Office | Minimum signatures | % of enrolled voters |
|---|---|---|
| Attorney General, Secretary Of State, State Treasurer | — | 5% |
| Governor, Lieutenant Governor | — | 5% |
| State Senator, State Representative | — | 5% |
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How many signatures do I need to get on the ballot in Louisiana?
Louisiana signature requirements vary by office. Attorney General, Secretary Of State, State Treasurer: 5% of enrolled voters; Governor, Lieutenant Governor: 5% of enrolled voters; State Senator, State Representative: 5% of enrolled voters. See the full table above for all offices.
What is the 2026 petition filing deadline in Louisiana?
2026 petition filing dates for Louisiana are listed above. Always confirm with your state or local election authority.
Can I validate Louisiana petition signatures myself?
Yes. Petition Validator lets you upload petition pages and automatically matches each signer against the Louisiana voter file — checking registration, address, and duplicates in seconds per signature. You can start free, no paid Victory Waves account required.
How does signature validation work?
You upload images of your petition pages; our system transcribes each signature and matches the signer's name, address, and date against official voter registration data to confirm they're a registered voter in the correct jurisdiction.
Last updated for the 2026 cycle on May 28, 2026. Always confirm requirements and deadlines with your state or local election authority.