Louisiana § RS 18:1252 - Qualifications
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 18:1252 — Qualifications, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 18:1252. Qualifications
A. No person shall be elected as a presidential elector who is not a qualified elector of the district for which he is chosen, unless he is elected at large, in which case he shall be a qualified elector of the state. A candidate for presidential elector may be registered to vote with or without a declaration of party affiliation.
B. No United States senator, representative in Congress, or person holding an office of trust or profit under the United States shall be elected a presidential elector.
Acts 1976, No. 697, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 1978. Amended by Acts 1977, No. 588, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 1978.
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 18:1252
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 18:1252 cover?
Section RS 18:1252 ("Qualifications") is part of the Louisiana Civil Code, the codified statutory law of Louisiana. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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