NATCHITOCHES, La. – Louisiana voters are reminded that several important deadlines are approaching ahead of the Nov. 3 election.

Residents may register to vote in person, by mail or through the Office of Motor Vehicles. The deadline for in-person and mail registration is Oct. 5.

The deadline to register online through the GeauxVote system is Oct. 13.

Early voting will take place Oct. 20-27, excluding Sunday, Oct. 25, from 8:30 a.m. until 6 p.m. at local Registrar of Voters offices.

The deadline to request an absentee ballot is Oct. 30 at 4:30 p.m. Requests may be submitted online through the voter portal or through the Registrar of Voters Office.