Louisiana residents are heading to the polls Tuesday to cast their ballots in the presidential election. The polls open at 6 a.m. and close at 8 p.m. Louisiana is a historically red state, with an almost-guarantee election of Republican Donald Trump for the state's electoral college votes.In some Southeast Louisiana parishes, there are municipal races such as sheriffs, mayors, constables, and school board members.Residents will also elect Congressional members for districts 1-6, including a historic vote for Louisiana's second majority Black district.Below you can find hourly updates on how Election Day is progressing across Louisiana: 6 a.m. Polls officially open in Louisiana. Use 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.5 a.m. Polls will open in Louisiana in one hour. When you go to the polls to cast your vote in an election, be sure to take one of the following:a driver's license;a Louisiana Special ID;LA Wallet digital driver's license;a United States military identification card that contains your name and picture; orsome other generally recognized picture ID that contains your name and signature.If you do not have a driver's license, Louisiana Special ID, a United States military identification card that contains your name and picture or some other generally recognized picture ID that contains your name and signature, you may still cast your vote by signature on a voter affidavit.MORE ELECTION INFORMATION:

Louisiana residents are heading to the polls Tuesday to cast their ballots in the presidential election.

The polls open at 6 a.m. and close at 8 p.m.

Louisiana is a historically red state, with an almost-guarantee election of Republican Donald Trump for the state's electoral college votes.

In some Southeast Louisiana parishes, there are municipal races such as sheriffs, mayors, constables, and school board members.

Residents will also elect Congressional members for districts 1-6, including a historic vote for Louisiana's second majority Black district.

Below you can find hourly updates on how Election Day is progressing across Louisiana:

Use 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.

When you go to the polls to cast your vote in an election, be sure to take one of the following:

If you do not have a driver's license, Louisiana Special ID, a United States military identification card that contains your name and picture or some other generally recognized picture ID that contains your name and signature, you may still cast your vote by signature on a voter affidavit.