Richland Parish Registrar of Voters Carol Morgan said early voting for the congressional closed first party primary for the Republican party will be held Aug. 23-30 at the registrar’s office in Richland Parish Courthouse in Rayville.
However, no voting will be held on Sunday.
“The hours will be 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily,” Morgan said. “Voting will take place in the Registrar of Voter’s Office located in the basement of the Richland Parish Courthouse.
Items on the ballot will include the choice as the Republican candidate for the position of U.S. representative in the 5th Congressional District.
Candidates vying for the position are Rodney Alexander , #29; and Andrew Clack, #30.
As a reminder, Louisiana Law requires a picture identification card to vote at the polling place. This can include a Louisiana Driver’s License, a Louisiana Special ID card, or other generally recognized picture identification card.
If you do not have a picture ID card, you may sign an affidavit which will be attached to the Precinct Register, and you will be required to provide further identification as requested by the Commissioner at the Polling Place. R. S. 18:1309.
For more information about early voting, residents may call the Registrar of Voters office at 728-3582.

