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LA HB359
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/24/2026
Primary Sponsor
Beau Beaullieu
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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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