Louisiana flag is blue with white pelican on brown nest with 3 small white pelicans in nest and state motto below reading union, justice and confidence. Secretary of State Seal is round with gold design on a white background with State of Louisiana on top half and Secretary of State on bottom half of circle. Pelican is in middle.

ELECTIONS OUTREACH

Updated Tuesday, October 25, 2006

The Louisiana Secretary of State’s Elections Outreach Section encourages qualified Louisiana citizens to register and vote and promote the voting process through mock elections, school based elections, and private elections.

EDUCATIONAL INFORMATION

The Department of State has developed educational brochures to assist the citizens of Louisiana to understand Louisiana ’s voter registration and voting process.

General Education Brochures:

The following general education brochures were developed and are available on our website in WORD and PDF format:

“Louisiana Voter Registration Facts” – contains information only on voter registration PDF

“Register and Vote, Your Voice: A How to Guide” – contains information on the entire voter registration and voting process WORD PDF

Brochures for Individuals with Special Needs:

The following brochures for individuals with special needs were developed and are available on our website in WORD and PDF format:

“State of Louisiana , Voting Rights for Individuals with Disabilities and Residents of Nursing Homes” – contains information on the entire voter registration and voting process for individuals with disabilities and residents of nursing homes WORD PDF

“Guide to Using the Audio Voting Keypad” WORD PDF

The AVC Audio Voting Keypad is available for use in voting on Election Day or during early voting. The AVC Audio Voting Keypad may be used by any voter, especially those individuals who are: visually impaired; physically disabled; illiterate; unable to read the written word; and unable to read English. There are no requirements for a voter to use the Audio Voting Keypad. Braille versions of this guide are available at the precinct on Election Day for the voter to use.

PHOTO OF AUDIO VOTING KEYPAD

PHOTO OF EARLY VOTING EQUIPMENT WITH AUDIO VOTING KEYPAD IN USE

Voting Systems Guides

AVC Advantage Voting System – Election Day voting is conducted on the AVC Advantage Voting Systems. On this direct recording voting system, the entire ballot for the voter will appear on the screen. To assist the voter in using the AVC Advantage Voting System, a narrated PowerPoint presentation is available by going to http://www.sos.louisiana.gov/elections/elect-machines.htm.

AVC Edge Voting System – Early voting is conducted on the AVC Edge Voting Systems for early voting at the registrars of voters’ office the week prior to the week of the election. This voting system is a touchscreen system that scrolls through the ballot. To assist the voter in using the AVC Edge Voting System, a narrated PowerPoint presentation is available by going to http://www.sos.louisiana.gov/elections/elect-machines.htm.

Election Poll Workers

A good election system cannot work without the assistance of qualified election poll workers to conduct the elections in the precincts on Election Day and assist the voters of Louisiana .

Louisiana has been fortunate to have a wealth of dedicated election poll workers who have faithfully served the voters of Louisiana . However, Louisiana needs additional election poll workers to continue conducting successful elections in our state. Please take the time to consider how you can participate in the democratic process by serving as an election poll worker.

To apply, please review the attached pamphlet and mail the completed form to the clerk of court’s office. WORD PDF

OUTREACH ACTIVITIES

Educational Presentations:

Voter Education and Registration for Schools – Please complete the attached School Education Information Sheetand fax your request one month in advance to the Outreach Division at (225) 219-0808.

Private Voter Education and Registration for Organizations – Please complete the attached Organization Education Information Sheet and fax your request one month in advance to the Outreach Division at (225) 219-0808.

Elections:

School Elections – Please complete the attached School Election Information Sheetand fax your request one month in advance to the Outreach Division at (225) 219-0808.

Private Elections – Please complete the attached Private Election Information Sheet and fax your request one month in advance to the Outreach Division at (225) 219-0808.

For school or organization elections, please submit the list of elections with candidates one week prior to the election or we will not be able to accommodate your request.

VOTER REGISTRATION DRIVES:

To obtain voter registration by mail forms in bulk, you may email John.Pourciau@sos.louisiana.gov and stipulate the number of voter registration by mail forms. No third party organization can alter any information contained on the voter registration by mail form.

IMPORTANT: Under the provisions of R.S. 18:1461A(23), all completed voter registration applications forms received by a third party voter registration drive must be turned into the parish registrar of voters’ office within 30 days. The penalty for not turning completed registration application forms in timely is subject to a fine of one thousand dollars or be imprisoned for not more than one year, or both.

CONTACT US:

John Pourciau

Louisiana Department of State

P.O. Box 94125

Baton Rouge , LA 70804 -9125

(225) 342-4479

(225) 219-0808 FAX

Email: John.Pourciau@sos.louisiana.gov

LINKS:

Advocacy Center (http://www.advocacyla.org/)

America ’s Legislator’s Back to School Program (http://www.legis.state.la.us/)

House of Representatives Program (http://house.louisiana.gov/bts/index.htm)