Election Day May 16  |  Early Voting May 2 - 9

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Lower Taxes & a Permanent Teacher Pay Raise

Vote Yes On Four amendments.
One stronger Louisiana.

On the May 16 ballot, Louisiana voters will consider four constitutional amendments focused on teacher pay raises, putting more money into the classroom and cutting taxes to lower prices, and modernizing government.

Vote Yes Amendment 3

Permanent Teacher Pay Raises

Amendment 3 pays down wasteful debt in the Teachers’ Retirement System of Louisiana. By reducing that debt, financial savings from debt retirement costs will be used to support permanent pay raises for teachers and school support staff and allow for increased funding for local schools.

Why It Matters

  • Delivers permanent pay raises
    Savings from paying down wasteful retirement debt will fund a permanent $2,250 raise for teachers and $1,125 raise for school support staff.
  • Frees up major funding for schools
    Paying down retirement debt will save more than $220 million annually for K-12 schools and about $80 million for higher education, money that can go back into classrooms, faculty, and student support.
  • Strengthens the retirement system
    Reduces long-term debt and improves financial stability.
  • Helps local school districts
    Frees up funding for classrooms and students.
  • Uses existing funds — no new taxes
    Redirects current dollars to put your tax dollars to better use.

Vote YES on 3 to provide permanent pay raises for Louisiana educators, without raising taxes.

Vote Yes Amendment 4

Eliminate the Hidden Inventory Tax

Right now, there’s a hidden inventory tax built into the price of everyday things like groceries, clothes, hardware, and even your next car. You don’t see it on the receipt, but you feel it every time you pay.

Amendment 4 gives local parishes the option to eliminate this inventory tax, helping lower costs so you keep more money in your pocket.

Why It Matters

  • Lower prices on everyday items
    This half-billion-dollar tax on goods like groceries, clothing, and cars gets passed on to you. Cutting it helps reduce everyday costs.
  • Local control
    Parishes decide what’s best for their communities.
  • More jobs and investment
    Louisiana is one of only a handful of states that still has this outdated tax. Eliminating it makes us more competitive and attracts new business.
  • Stronger local economies
    Gives communities another tool to grow and thrive.

Vote YES on 4 to eliminate the hidden tax, lower costs, and put Louisiana families first.

Explore Additional Amendments

Other Amendments on your May 16th Ballot

Amendment 1

Modernize State Government

Louisiana’s civil service system protects state employees from political interference — but it can also make it harder to modernize government and hold positions accountable.

Amendment 1 creates a transparent, public process that allows elected legislators to update which positions are included, helping government better serve today’s needs.

Why It Matters

  • Modernizes state government
    Gives leaders the ability to update roles as government evolves — not stay stuck in the past.
  • Increases accountability
    Ensures positions can be reviewed and adjusted so government works better for the people it serves.
  • Delivers better value for taxpayers
    Helps make sure taxpayer dollars are being used efficiently and effectively.
  • Keeps the process public and transparent
    Any changes must go through the legislative process — not behind closed doors.

Vote YES to give flexibility while keeping decisions transparent and accountable.

Amendment 2

Fairness for St. George Schools

This amendment grants the St. George Community School System the same authority as parish school systems. It allows participation in the Minimum Foundation Program, provides access to funding for instructional materials, and enables the system to raise local revenues.

Why It Matters

  • Ensures fairness
    St. George schools receive the same treatment as other Louisiana school systems.
  • Supports students and classrooms
    Provides access to critical education funding.
  • Provides local control
    Allows the community to manage and support its schools.

Vote YES to ensure St. George schools are treated like every other parish school system.

Vote YES on all FOUR amendments
to strengthen Louisiana’s future.

Important Voting Update

Election day is May 16. Early Voting is May 2-9.

All voters will vote on these amendments

What to Know About Louisiana's New Closed Primary System

The process is still simple:

  • You vote at the same polling place
  • You vote the same way you always have
  • Early voting and Election Day stay the same
  • Your ballot will only show candidates from your registered party

Here’s what that looks like:

  • If you’re a registered Republican, you’ll see Republican candidates
  • If you’re a registered Democrat, you’ll see Democratic candidates
  • If you’re registered with No Party, you can choose which party’s ballot to vote on

Only a few offices are affected:

  • U.S. House
  • U.S. Senate
  • Louisiana Supreme Court
  • Public Service Commission
  • Board of Elementary and Secondary Education (BESE)

All other elections remain unchanged.

Before you vote:

  • Check your voter registration
  • Confirm your polling location at GeauxVote.com
  • Make a plan to vote early or on Election Day registered party