Louisiana
"Union, Justice, and Confidence"
Louisiana does everything differently, from its legal system (based on Napoleonic Code) to its elections (jungle primaries!). With 6 House seats split between New Orleans culture and oil country interests, politics here are as spicy as the gumbo.
Voting & Civic Participation
Voter turnout trends, registration information, and voting access features
Voter Turnout
4.5% below national average
13.0% below national average
Poor - Very large gap
Voting Access Features
- Early Voting
- Mail-in Voting
- Same-day Registration
- Automatic Registration
- Voter ID Required
- Photo ID Requested (alternatives available)
Civics Education Requirements
State-mandated civics courses, testing requirements, and education standards
Civics Education Standards
Strength Score: 100/100
Category: Strong (1.0-2.0)
Civics Test
Required for graduation
- Test Type
- LEAP 2025 Civics Assessment
- Implemented
- 2024
Course Requirements
Government/Civics
- Credits Required
- 1 credit
- Duration
- 2 semesters
- Grade Levels
- high school
Sources
- →Louisiana DOE LEAP Assessment Guide for Civics
Louisiana Department of Education • Accessed: 2025-01-19
- →Hoover Institution State Civics Requirements in 2024
Hoover Institution • Accessed: 2025-01-19
- →State of State Standards for Civics and U.S. History (2021)
Fordham Institute • Accessed: 2025-01-20
- →State Civics Requirements in 2024
Hoover Institution • Accessed: 2025-01-20