Early voting for the Nov. 3, 2026, election officially closed in Sabine Parish on Tuesday, Oct. 27, with 2,716 ballots cast during the seven-day early voting period.
According to the Louisiana Secretary of State’s final early voting statistical report, 2,337 voters cast their ballots in person, while 379 absentee ballots were recorded.
With early voting now closed, voters who have not yet cast their ballots may vote on Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 3, from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. at their assigned polling locations.
Voter Demographics
The demographic breakdown for Sabine Parish’s seven-day early voting period is as follows:
- Race: 2,165 White voters, 258 Black voters, and 293 voters identified as Other.
- Sex: 1,487 Female voters and 1,227 Male voters.
Party Affiliation
Republicans represented the largest turnout group during the early voting period:
- Republicans: 1,659
- Democrats: 584
- Other/Other Parties: 473 (460 No Party/Independent voters and 13 affiliated with other parties)
Final Seven-Day Early Voting Recap
With the seven-day early voting period complete, a total of 2,716 ballots were recorded in Sabine Parish.
| Category | Total |
|---|---|
| Total Votes | 2,716 |
| In-Person | 2,337 |
| Absentee | 379 |
| Republicans | 1,659 |
| Democrats | 584 |
| Other Parties | 473 |
Note: The Other Parties category combines voters registered with no party affiliation and those registered with other political parties.
Election Day Information
Although early voting has ended, the election is not over.
Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026. Polls will be open from 6 a.m. until 8 p.m.
Voters who have not already voted should report to their assigned Election Day polling locations, which may differ from early voting locations.
For eligible absentee voters, the deadline to request an absentee ballot is Friday, Oct. 30, at 4:30 p.m. Completed absentee ballots must be received by the parish registrar of voters by Monday, Nov. 2, at 4:30 p.m., except for certain military, overseas and other qualifying voters.
The 2,716 ballots reported represent Sabine Parish’s recorded turnout through the close of early voting. Additional eligible absentee ballots may still be received before Election Day.