WINN PARISH, La. – Early voting participation in Winn Parish has exceeded turnout levels seen in recent midterm elections, with 1,783 residents casting ballots ahead of the November 3, 2026, election.
According to Winn Parish Registrar of Voters Bryan E. Kelley, CERA, approximately 21.7% of registered voters in Winn Parish have already cast their ballots as of the close of early voting on Tuesday, October 27.
The figures reflect strong voter participation during the early voting period, with the majority of ballots cast in person.
Of the 1,783 ballots recorded, 1,610 were submitted through in-person early voting, accounting for approximately 90.3% of the total. An additional 173 ballots, or 9.7%, were submitted through absentee voting by mail.
Kelley reported that early voting turnout was substantially higher than in recent midterm elections, indicating increased participation among Winn Parish voters ahead of Election Day.
Voter Participation by Race
According to the Registrar of Voters Office, the racial breakdown of early and absentee voters included:
White: 1,410 voters, approximately 79.1%
Black: 351 voters, approximately 19.7%
Other: 22 voters, approximately 1.2%
Female Voters Account for Majority of Ballots
Women accounted for the majority of early and absentee ballots cast in Winn Parish.
A total of 1,010 female voters participated, representing approximately 56.6% of the total, compared to 773 male voters, or 43.4%.
Voter Participation by Political AffiliationThe statistics also provide a breakdown of participation according to registered political party affiliation.
Republican: 983 voters, approximately 55.1%
Democrat: 440 voters, approximately 24.7%
Other affiliations: 360 voters, approximately 20.2%
The figures reflect the party registration of voters who participated and do not indicate which candidates received their votes.
Election Day Set for November 3
With early voting concluded, attention now turns to Election Day on Tuesday, November 3, when voters who have not already participated will have an opportunity to cast their ballots.
The reported 21.7% turnout before Election Day represents a significant level of participation in Winn Parish, particularly when compared with recent midterm election cycles.
The figures are preliminary and may change as additional eligible absentee ballots are received and processed.
Residents seeking additional election information may contact the Winn Parish Registrar of Voters Office, located at 119 W. Main Street, Room 105, in Winnfield.
The statistics were provided by Winn Parish Registrar of Voters Bryan E. Kelley, CERA, following the conclusion of the early voting period on October 27, 2026.