2026 in Louisiana

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The following is a list of events of the year 2026 in Louisiana .

Incumbents

State government

• Governor: Jeff Landry (R)

Events

• January 30 – Eight inmates escape from the Riverbend Detention Center in Lake Providence. They are captured less than 24 hours later. ^{[1] [2]}

Scheduled

• November 3:
  • 2026 Shreveport mayoral election ^[3]
  • 2026 United States House of Representatives elections in Louisiana ^[4]
  • 2026 United States Senate election in Louisiana ^[5]

See also

• 2026 in the United States

References

1. "Louisiana authorities say they've captured all 8 inmates who escaped from a jail". The Associated Press. January 31, 2026. Retrieved January 31, 2026.
2. "Louisiana authorities launch search after 8 inmates escape from rural jail". The Associated Press. January 30, 2026. Retrieved January 30, 2026.
3. Robinson, Ian. "Tom Arceneaux, Shreveport incumbent mayor, officially announces his reelection bid for 2026". The Times. Retrieved December 17, 2025.
4. "2026 State Primary Election Dates". www.ncsl.org. Retrieved December 17, 2025.
5. Merica, Kelly Mena,Dan (February 14, 2021). "Louisiana Republican Party censures Cassidy following vote to convict Trump | CNN Politics". CNN. Retrieved December 17, 2025.