Commitment 2021: Louisiana April 24 election results Share Updated: 10:04 AM CDT Apr 22, 2021 WDSU Digital Team Share Updated: 10:04 AM CDT Apr 22, 2021 WDSU Digital Team The Open Municipal and special general election is Saturday, April 24. Make sure you bookmark this page! Before you vote, make sure you meet the following criteria:Must be a U.S. citizen.Must be at least 17 years old to register to vote (if you are 16 years of age and plan to register in person, make sure you visit the Registrar of Voters Office at the Louisiana Office of Motor Vehicles), but you must be 18 years old to vote.Should not be under any mental incompetence or partial interdiction with suspension of voting rights.Must reside in the state and parish in which you seek to register.In order to vote, you must be registered 20 days prior to the election if using the GeauxVote online registration or 30 days prior to the election in person or by mail registration to be eligible to vote in an election. Again, make sure to bookmark this page and check back on Election Day to see results as they come in. In most browsers, hitting CTRL+D or Command+D while on this page will begin the bookmark process. You can also hit a star symbol in your browser on most computers, laptops and mobile devices to add the bookmark.Where to voteUse the Louisiana Voter Portal to find where you vote on Election Day or call your parish Registrar of Voters Office. Your voter information card received by mail lists your polling place. Please pay special attention to make sure you go to the correct polling place.Assistance to votersA visibly disabled voter and the person assisting him in voting shall go to the front of the line at their polling place.A voter is entitled to receive assistance while voting if he/she is unable to read or unable to vote without assistance because of a physical disability, including being visually impaired. A voter may choose to use the audio ballot instead of receiving assistance.A voter must either file a statement with the registrar in person or by mail if they need assistance in voting or provide certain documentation to the poll worker on Election Day.A voter may receive assistance by providing a physician's certificate certifying to the disability or a copy of a current mobility impaired ID card issued by the Office of Motor Vehicles or a copy of current documentation showing eligibility for disability benefits from either Social Security, veteran, paratransit services, Office for Citizens with Developmental Disabilities or benefits from Louisiana Rehabilitation Services.Persons prohibited from assisting voters are as follows:Candidate in the election cannot assist a voter.Employer or employer's agent cannot assist an employee.Union agent cannot assist a union member.Commissioner-in-charge.Staff for a state residential facility cannot assist residents of their facility in voting.COVID-19 safety precautions while votingThe Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommend following these guidelines to safely vote during the coronavirus pandemic:Educate poll workers about when they should stay home and when they can return to work.Provide an alcohol-based hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol for use at each step in the voting process where voters interact with poll workers, after using the voting machine and as the final step in the voting process. Place alcohol-based hand sanitizer in visible, frequently used locations such as registration desks, where “I Voted” stickers are dispensed, and exits. Alcohol-based hand sanitizers may not be compatible with electronic voting equipment and may damage paper ballots. Poll workers and voters should ensure their hands are completely dry before handling these items.Encourage poll workers to wash their hands frequently (e.g., before entering the polling location, before and after breaks or shifts, after touching or handling masks or personal protective equipment, after using the restroom, after touching shared surfaces or objects) with soap and water for at least 20 seconds.Encourage workers and voters to cover coughs and sneezes with a tissue or use the inside of their elbow. Used tissues should be thrown in the trash and hands washed immediately with soap and water for at least 20 seconds.Recommend and reinforce the use of masks among all workers and voters.Who is running?The secretary of state's website allows you to view sample ballots for your parish on its website here.Election resultsElection results can be found on WDSU.com's site and mobile app and will be streamed live on WDSU starting at 8 p.m. April 24. The secretary of state's website also provides election results.For more information on elections in Louisiana, visit the secretary of state's office website here. Races to Watch: 2nd Congressional District: There are two candidates vying for the 2nd Congressional District seat formerly held by Cedric Richmond. Richmond vacated the seat in January to join President Joe Biden's administration. The 2nd Congressional District covers most of New Orleans and parts of East Baton Rouge. Troy Carter and Karen Carter Peterson each earned their position in the special election after Peterson narrowly edged out Gary Chambers in the March elections. French Quarter Task Force: Voters in the French Quarter are being asked to revive a quarter-cent sales tax they chose not to renew in December. The money will pay for supplemental police patrols. Ahead of the renewal vote, Mayor LaToya Cantrell had proposed using the tax proceeds to pay for quality of life officers who would not have the power to arrest anyone. The current proposal would dedicate the first $2 million in tax revenue to police patrols and any additional money to public safety programs, including homeless assistance. State Rep. District 82 Runoff: Republicans, Eddie Connick against Laurie Schlegel are in a runoff for the State Rep. District 82 seat. The 82nd district includes a big part of Metairie, Old Metairie, Elmwood and parts of Old Jefferson. The seat was vacated by Charles Henry, who left the seat to take a job in the private sector.