Louisiana held its general election on November 8, 2016, deciding 2 statewide offices.
Legislature
- House (105 seats): 42 D, 61 R, 2 other or vacant before the election, 42 D, 61 R, 2 other or vacant after; control stayed with Republicans.
- Senate (39 seats): 14 D, 25 R before the election, 14 D, 25 R after; control stayed with Republicans.
Statewide races
Ballot measures
| Measure | Description | Result |
|---|
| Amendment 1 | Parish Registrars of Voters | Passed (72.62% yes) |
| Amendment 2 | Tuition set by postsecondary education boards | Failed (42.93% yes) |
| Amendment 3 | Eliminate federal income tax deductibility | Failed (43.91% yes) |
| Amendment 4 | Property tax exemptions for surviving spouses of first responders | Passed (71.8% yes) |
| Amendment 5 | Establishes the Revenue Stabilization Trust Fund | Passed (53.6% yes) |
| Amendment 6 | Set-aside funds for future possible budget deficits | Failed (42.17% yes) |