VIDALIA — Wednesday is the deadline to register to vote in the Oct. 24 Louisiana party primary elections.

This deadline is for residents who have never registered to vote as well as voters who would like to make changes to their registration.

Secretary of State Tom Schedler said he would like to remind residents voting is an important right to exercise.

“Campaign season is kicking into high gear across Louisiana, and I am encouraging citizens to get engaged in this year’s important elections,” Schedler said. “There are more than 600 races statewide, ranging from Governor to city council, up for grabs in October. The only way for your voice to be heard is to register and vote. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to participate in democracy.”

Register to vote online at GeauxVote.com; at your parish’s registrar of voters office; while obtaining services at the Office of Motor Vehicles; public assistance agencies; public schools; colleges and libraries; or by mail.

Use the smartphone app, GeauxVote Mobile, to access registration, ballot and polling place information.

The app provides registration information as well as voting districts, sample ballots, polling place information and election results.

Early voting for the governor’s race primary is scheduled for Oct. 10-17, excluding Sunday.