November 3, 2026 Election — Qualifying Schedule
Qualifying for the Tuesday, November 3, 2026 election takes place at the Jefferson Parish Clerk of Court offices on the dates below.
| Date | Open Locations | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Wednesday, August 5, 2026 |
East Bank — Yenni Building 1221 Elmwood Park Blvd., Suite 603, Harahan, LA 70123 West Bank — Government Building |
8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. |
| Thursday, August 6, 2026 |
East Bank — Yenni Building 1221 Elmwood Park Blvd., Suite 603, Harahan, LA 70123 West Bank — Government Building |
8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. |
| Friday, August 7, 2026 |
West Bank only — Government Building 200 Derbigny St., Suite 5600, Gretna, LA 70053 |
8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. |
Qualifying Fees — Jefferson Parish
| Office | Filing Fee | Dem/Rep Party Fee | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| State Representative, 92nd District | $250.00 | +$225.00 | $475.00 |
| District Attorney | $250.00 | +$225.00 | $475.00 |
| School Board Member | $140.00 | +$115.00 | $255.00 |
| 24th JDC District Judge | $325.00 | +$300.00 | $625.00 |
| Juvenile Judge | $250.00 | +$225.00 | $475.00 |
| Parish Court Judge | $250.00 | +$225.00 | $475.00 |
| Justice of the Peace | $100.00 | +$75.00 | $175.00 |
| Constable | $100.00 | +$75.00 | $175.00 |
Qualifying fees as listed include $25.00 for the Campaign Sign Recycling Fund pursuant to La. R.S. 18:464(B)(5).
Qualifying Fees — City of Harahan
Mayor, Chief of Police, and Councilmen — all races:
| Filing Fee | Dem/Rep Party Fee | Total |
|---|---|---|
| $100.00 | +$75.00 | $175.00 |
Qualifying fees as listed include $25.00 for the Campaign Sign Recycling Fund pursuant to La. R.S. 18:464(B)(5).
To see who has qualified for local office, search candidates by parish on the Louisiana Secretary of State’s website — select “Jefferson” under “Races in a Parish.”
Notice of Candidacy (Qualifying Form) →
The Clerk of Court’s office handles qualifying for local elections; regional and statewide offices are handled by the Louisiana Secretary of State. To qualify, candidates must file a Notice of Candidacy (Qualifying Form) with the appropriate qualifying official during the qualifying period, along with the required filing fees.
If an agent files a notice of candidacy on behalf of a candidate, the candidate must also submit an Agent Affidavit Form to the qualifying official, confirming that the agent is authorized to file on their behalf.
Qualifying fee schedules are published by the Louisiana Secretary of State.
Upon qualifying, candidates receive information from the Louisiana Department of Ethics on campaign finance and personal financial disclosure requirements. For more information in advance, visit www.ethics.la.gov.