Louisiana § RS 18:1273 - Opening and closing of qualifications for candidates for United States senators and representatives in Congress
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§ RS 18:1273. Opening and closing of qualifications for candidates for United States senators and representatives in Congress
When a member of the United States Senate or members of the United States House of Representatives are to be elected at the congressional election or at a special election, qualifications for candidates shall open and close as provided in Chapter 5 of this Title.
Acts 1976, No. 697, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 1978.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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