Louisiana begins voter education for closed party primaries

Some Louisiana elections will shift to a closed party primary next year, and a new voter education campaign is kicking into gear for it.

• That includes an explainer you'll soon receive in the mail (pictured above).

Be smart: This does not affect this fall's election in New Orleans.

• Unless you plan to run for one of a select list of offices next year, you don't have to worry about this quite yet.

Yes, but: It's always a good idea to check your voter registration.

• To vote in the New Orleans mayoral primary, you have until Sept. 20 to register online.

What's next: We'll have more explainers later about the closed party system.