Lafayette Election Guide 2026

Election Guide 2026

They didn’t cancel the whole election. Here’s what else will appear on the June 27, 2026 runoff ballot.

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May 16

Election results: Lafayette votes down library millage renewal

Lafayette voters failed to renew the parish’s library millage, and Louisiana voters rejected all five constitutional amendments.

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May 15

Voters across Acadiana turn out to recall Jeff Landry

Over 200 Acadiana residents turned out to sign petitions to recall both Gov. Jeff Landry and Attorney General Liz Murrill.

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May 14

Lafayette officials still want to end inventory tax. But it will cost them.

The inventory tax on the ballot on Saturday totals roughly 10% of the parish’s property tax collections yearly.

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May 7

‘We’ve been on this road before,’ Fields tells frustrated voters

The congressman made a stop in Lafayette, part of his district-wide tour on the U.S. Supreme Court decision’s impact on District 6 and the May 16 election.

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