COLFAX, La. (UrbanCast: 11/6/2026) — Grant Parish voters will return to the polls Saturday, December 12, to decide Louisiana’s 5th Congressional District race and potentially several local tax questions.
The congressional runoff will determine who represents the district in Washington, D.C. Meanwhile, eligible residents who are not registered still have time to participate.
Who’s on the December 12 Runoff Ballot?
U.S. House of Representatives — District 5
- Patricia “Pat” Moore (Democrat)
- “Gabe” Firment (Republican)
Both candidates currently serve in the Louisiana House of Representatives.
Moore represents District 17, while Firment represents District 22, which includes Grant Parish communities.
The December runoff will determine who fills Louisiana’s 5th Congressional District seat.
Local Propositions Scheduled for December
Two Grant Parish tax propositions are listed in State Bond Commission election materials for December 12.
Fire Protection District No. 4
- Proposed renewal of a 10-mill property tax.
- Ten-year period covering 2028 through 2037.
- Funds would support purchasing and maintaining fire protection equipment.
Village of Georgetown
- Proposed 2% sales tax beginning April 1, 2027.
- Revenue would support waterworks, sewerage services, and the public library.
- The proposal does not specify an expiration date.
These propositions would apply only to eligible voters within the respective voting jurisdictions.
Residents should check their official sample ballots to confirm which propositions appear.
There’s Still Time to Register!
Eligible Grant Parish residents who missed the November election can still register for the December runoff.
Voter Registration Deadlines
- Thursday, November 12: Deadline to register in person, by mail, or at an Office of Motor Vehicles location.
- Saturday, November 21: Deadline to register online through GeauxVote.com.
Already registered? There’s no need to register again. However, voters should verify their registration status and address before Election Day.
Early Voting: November 28 – December 5
Early voting begins Saturday, November 28, and continues through Saturday, December 5, excluding Sunday, November 29.
Hours: 8:30 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Grant Parish Early Voting Location
Grant Parish Courthouse
Registrar of Voters Office
200 Main Street
Colfax, LA 71417
Registrar of Voters Phone: (318) 627-9938
Absentee Voting Deadlines
- December 8: Deadline to request an absentee ballot by 4:30 p.m.
- December 11: Deadline for the Registrar of Voters to receive completed absentee ballots by 4:30 p.m.
Different deadlines apply to military and overseas voters.
Runoff Election Day: Saturday, December 12
Polls open at 7 a.m. and close at 8 p.m.
Voters must report to their assigned Election Day polling location.
Residents can visit GeauxVote.com to:
- Check their voter registration status.
- Find their polling location.
- Review their sample ballot when available.
- Access absentee voting information.
Grant Parish, Mark Your Calendar
From congressional representation to decisions affecting local services, Grant Parish voters have important choices ahead.
The runoff election is Saturday, December 12. Eligible residents have until November 12 or November 21, depending on their registration method, to register.
UrbanCast encourages residents to review their ballots, learn about the candidates and propositions, and participate.
The congressional runoff matchup is based on unofficial November 3 results, subject to certification. Local propositions are listed in State Bond Commission election materials and should be confirmed against the official ballot.
Sources: Louisiana Secretary of State election calendar, voter registration information, election returns, and early voting directory; Louisiana State Bond Commission election materials.
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