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LA HB359

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/24/2026

Primary Sponsor

Beau Beaullieu

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Applies to candidates not affiliated with a major political party who qualify for the general election for a party primary office
  • Requires removal of a deceased candidate's name from the general election ballot if death occurs after the close of qualifying but before polls close on election day
  • Declares any votes cast for a deceased candidate void and prohibits counting them for any purpose if the name was already printed on the ballot
  • Adds new subsection R.S. 18:410.8(C) to Louisiana election law

Legislative Description

Provides relative to the death of a candidate for a party primary office who is not affiliated with a major political party

ELECTIONS/CANDIDATES

Last Action

Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on House and Governmental Affairs.

3/9/2026

Committee Referrals

House and Governmental Affairs2/24/2026

Full Bill Text

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