2026 Louisiana Amendment 1

2026 Louisiana Amendment 1

May 16, 2026
Legislative Authority to Add or Remove Unclassified Civil Service Positions Amendment
Results
Choice Votes % Yes 173,508 21.58% No 630,420 78.42% Total votes 803,928 100.00%
No   60–70%   70–80%   80–90%   90–100%

Louisiana Amendment 1, also known as the Legislative Authority to Add or Remove Unclassified Civil Service Positions Amendment, was a legislatively referred constitutional amendment that appeared on the ballot in the U.S. state of Louisiana on May 16, 2026. The amendment failed.

Background and impact

In Louisiana, a state civil service commission determines if positions are part of a classified civil service, or an unclassified civil service. As part of a classified civil service, the individuals are subject to certain rules imposed by the Civil Service Rules. This amendment was introduced by state senator Jay Morris, and would have given the state legislature authorization to add officers, positions, and employees to the unclassified civil service.

Endorsements

Yes

State legislators

• Jay Morris, state senator from the 35th district (2020–present) (Republican)

Organizations

• Pelican Institute

No

State legislators

• Matthew Willard, New Orleans City Councilor (2026–present) and former state representative from the 97th district (2020–2026) (Democratic)

Results

Louisiana Amendment 1

Choice		Votes	%
For		173,508	21.58
Against		630,420	78.42
Total		803,928	100.00
Source: Secretary of State of Louisiana