Operation GeauxVote Task Force National Association of Secretaries of State IDEAS Award Presentation

In the midst of a global pandemic, Louisiana was not spared nature’s wrath during either the 2020 or 2021 Atlantic Hurricane Season. Major hurricanes like Laura (Landfall: August 26, 2020), Delta (October 9, 2020), Zeta (October 28, 2020), and Ida (August 29, 2021) caused widespread devastation
across Louisiana in the days and weeks leading up to two statewide elections. To ensure that Louisiana was prepared to successfully execute the 2020 Presidential election and 2021 statewide election, Secretary of State Kyle Ardoin formed Operation Geaux Vote, a task force made up of staff from the Department of State and outside partners, both governmental and non-governmental. The hard work of these individuals ensured that Louisiana’s elections were successfully performed, with the 2020
Presidential election having the highest voter turnout in Louisiana since 1996.