Louisiana Prohibit Post-Conviction Bail for Individuals Convicted of Assault Against Minors Amendment (2026)
November 3, 2026 · Louisiana · Statewide
How do we calculate vote impact?
Vote impact = representation (how much weight one vote carries here, the smaller the district's population, the higher the representation) + decisiveness (how likely this race is to be close, based on past results and number of candidates).
Representation: Average · 50 out of 100
This district is mid-sized for its type, so each vote carries average weight. About 4,611,961 people live here.
score = 100 × ln(largest population ÷ this district's) ÷ ln(largest ÷ smallest), rounded to 2 decimals = 100 × ln(39,287,377 ÷ 4,611,961) ÷ ln(39,287,377 ÷ 582,397) = 50.87, comparing all statewide districts nationwide (grades: 66+ high, 33+ average, otherwise low)
Ballot measure: +1 step
Your vote sets the policy directly, so the rating gets a one-step boost.
Average representation + a ballot-measure boost → High vote impact.
Ballot Measure
This amendment (House Bill 51, 2026) would prohibit post-conviction bail for a defendant who has been convicted of an aggravated offense against a victim who is a minor.
A YES vote means
A YES vote bars a person convicted of an aggravated offense against a minor from being released on bail while awaiting sentencing or appeal.
A NO vote means
A NO vote keeps current law, under which such a convicted defendant may still be eligible for post-conviction bail.
Read the official measure text
Election sources
Source: legis.la.gov