March 29 election qualifying closes today

March 29, 2025, is election day for Red River Parish. Several elected offices are on the ballot.

First is the District 6 seat for the Red River Parish School Board. Valerie Cox vacated this seat on December 31 and will be filled by a special election.

The village of Hall Summit has three offices available. On the ballot are Mayor, Chief of Police, and Alderman.

The qualifying period for candidates closes today at 4:30 for all of these offices.

A list of all qualified candidates will be published in the RRPJ Monday morning.

Other election information includes:

  • The deadline to register to vote in person, by mail, or at the OMV Office is February 26.
  • The deadline to register to vote through the GeauxVote Online Registration System is March 8.
  • Early voting is from March 15-22 (excluding Sunday, March 16) from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.
  • The deadline to request an absentee ballot is March 25 by 4:30 p.m. (other than military and overseas voters). You can request an absentee ballot online through our Voter Portal or in writing through your Registrar of Voters Office.
  • The deadline for a registrar of voters to receive a voted absentee ballot (other than military and overseas voters) is March 28 by 4:30 p.m.
  • On election day, the polls are open from 7 a.m.-8 p.m.