Title 18, Louisiana Election Code
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La. Rev. Stat. § 18:1309.3 Assistance in voting during early voting
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§1309.3. Assistance in voting during early voting A. Voters entitled to assistance during early voting. A voter shall not receive assistance in voting unless he is unable to read or is unable to vote without assistance because of a physical disability, including visual impairment…
La. Rev. Stat. § 18:131 Place of registration; office and mobile registration unit defined
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§131. Place of registration; office and mobile registration unit defined A. Except as otherwise provided by law, all acts required for registration shall require the personal appearance of the applicant or registrant and shall be done only in an office of the registrar. B. For pu…
La. Rev. Stat. § 18:1310 Execution of certificate; marking of ballot; casting vote; assistance
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§1310. Execution of certificate; marking of ballot; casting vote; assistance A.(1) When a voter receives the absentee voting materials by mail, the voter first shall fill in all blanks on the provided certificate. The voter then shall mark the ballot according to the printed inst…
La. Rev. Stat. § 18:1311 List of absentee by mail and early voters; posting; delivery of alphabetized list to
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§1311. List of absentee by mail and early voters; posting; delivery of alphabetized list to precincts; supplements; absentee by mail voter report A.(1) The registrar shall keep a list containing the names of all persons who vote by early voting ballot during early voting and of t…
La. Rev. Stat. § 18:1312 Retention of ballots at registrar's office
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§1312. Retention of ballots at registrar's office A. All absentee by mail ballots, early voting machine results reports, early voting verification forms, early voting machine public counter logs, and early voting confirmation sheets, shall be retained in the office of the registr…
La. Rev. Stat. § 18:1313 Tabulation and counting of absentee by mail and early voting ballots
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§1313. Tabulation and counting of absentee by mail and early voting ballots A. The parish board of election supervisors may conduct the tabulation and counting of absentee by mail and early voting ballots in accordance with this Section. The parish board shall notify the secretar…
La. Rev. Stat. § 18:1313.1 Preparation, verification, tabulation, and counting of absentee by mail and early
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§1313.1. Preparation, verification, tabulation, and counting of absentee by mail and early voting ballots A.(1)(a) Parishes may conduct the preparation and verification process for the tabulation and counting of absentee by mail and early voting ballots for a primary or general e…
La. Rev. Stat. § 18:1313.2 2 Repealed by Acts 2021, No
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§1313.2 Repealed by Acts 2021, No. 423, §2.
La. Rev. Stat. § 18:1314 Parish board commissioners
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§1314. Parish board commissioners A. Qualifications. A parish board commissioner shall be a registered voter of the parish in which he is selected to serve and shall have the other qualifications of a commissioner as otherwise provided by law. B. Selection for primary election. (…
La. Rev. Stat. § 18:1315 Challenge of absentee by mail or early voting ballot
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§1315. Challenge of absentee by mail or early voting ballot A.(1) A candidate or his representative, a member of the board, or a qualified elector may challenge an absentee by mail or early voting ballot for the grounds specified in R.S. 18:565(A), by personally filing his writte…
La. Rev. Stat. § 18:1316 Rejection of ballot having distinguishing marks
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§1316. Rejection of ballot having distinguishing marks A. Any ballot with a distinguishing mark or feature making the ballot susceptible of identification shall be rejected if at least a majority of the members of the board determine that the distinguishing mark was made by actio…
La. Rev. Stat. § 18:1317 Curing absentee by mail ballot deficiencies; rejection of deficient ballots
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§1317. Curing absentee by mail ballot deficiencies; rejection of deficient ballots The secretary of state shall promulgate and adopt rules as necessary to effectuate uniform and standardized processes for the review and curing or rejection of deficient absentee by mail ballots by…
La. Rev. Stat. § 18:1318 Applicability of election laws
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§1318. Applicability of election laws All applicable provisions of this Title which are not inconsistent with the provisions of this Chapter shall apply to voting under this Chapter. Added by Acts 1980, No. 506, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 1981.
La. Rev. Stat. § 18:1319 Use of Federal Write-In Absentee Ballot; presidential preference primary, presidential, and congressional elections
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§1319. Use of Federal Write-In Absentee Ballot; presidential preference primary, presidential, and congressional elections A member of the United States Service or a person residing outside the United States who made a timely application to vote absentee by mail as provided in R.…
La. Rev. Stat. § 18:132 Offices furnished registrar; supplies; expenses
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§132. Offices furnished registrar; supplies; expenses A. Except as otherwise provided by law, the governing authority of each parish shall furnish the office space required by law for the registrar and also shall be responsible for the cost of all equipment and supplies, includin…
La. Rev. Stat. § 18:1321 Repealed by Acts 2009, No
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§1321. Repealed by Acts 2009, No. 436, §2, eff. January 1, 2010.
La. Rev. Stat. § 18:1325 Repealed by Acts 1994, 3rd Ex
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§1325. Repealed by Acts 1994, 3rd Ex. Sess., No. 10, §2, eff. Jan. 1, 1995.
La. Rev. Stat. § 18:133 Branch offices; mobile registration units; mandatory registration drives
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§133. Branch offices; mobile registration units; mandatory registration drives A. All branch offices, whether temporary or permanent, shall be located in permanent buildings, except mobile registration units. However, if a branch office of a registrar is destroyed, inaccessible, …
La. Rev. Stat. § 18:133.1 Temporary branch office; deputy registrar; appointment; compensation
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§133.1. Temporary branch office; deputy registrar; appointment; compensation Notwithstanding any other provisions of this Chapter, the registrar of voters of Jefferson Parish shall establish a temporary branch office or offices at Grand Isle at such location or locations as he de…
La. Rev. Stat. § 18:1331 Repealed by Acts 2009, No
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§1331. Repealed by Acts 2009, No. 436, §2, eff. Jan. 1, 2010.
La. Rev. Stat. § 18:1332 Repealed by Acts 2009, No
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§1332. Repealed by Acts 2009, No. 436, §2, eff. Jan. 1, 2010.
La. Rev. Stat. § 18:1333 Nursing home early voting program; voting by persons residing in a nursing home
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§1333. Nursing home early voting program; voting by persons residing in a nursing home A. For purposes of this Section, the term "nursing home" shall have the meaning ascribed to it in R.S. 40:2009.2 and, with respect to a person with a physical disability who resides in a hospit…
La. Rev. Stat. § 18:1334 Electioneering in connection with voting in nursing homes; enforcement; penalty
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§1334. Electioneering in connection with voting in nursing homes; enforcement; penalty A. During the period extending from seven days prior to the time that voting begins pursuant to R.S. 18:1333 for an election until the polls have closed on election day, no owner, operator, emp…
La. Rev. Stat. § 18:1335 Repealed by Acts 2009, No
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§1335. Repealed by Acts 2009, No. 436, §2, eff. Jan. 1, 2010.
La. Rev. Stat. § 18:134 Office hours
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§134. Office hours A.(1) A registrar shall keep his principal office open for business on those days that state departments are open. A registrar shall observe the holidays that are provided by law or proclaimed by the governor for state departments. On days that a registrar's of…
La. Rev. Stat. § 18:135 Close of registration
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§135. Close of registration A.(1) Registrars shall close the registration records thirty days prior to an election. However, if the deadline falls on a legal holiday, the registrars shall close the registration records on the first day after such holiday which is not a Saturday, …
La. Rev. Stat. § 18:135.1 Close of voter registration; plan by secretary of state; gubernatorial and legislative approval
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§135.1. Close of voter registration; plan by secretary of state; gubernatorial and legislative approval A. The Legislature of Louisiana recognizes that as new voting technology and equipment becomes available, it may become feasible to shorten the period of time between the close…
La. Rev. Stat. § 18:1351 Definitions
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§1351. Definitions As used in this Chapter, unless otherwise specified, the following terms shall have the meanings herein ascribed to each: (1) "Absentee by mail and early voting counting equipment" means a device capable of counting and producing results of votes cast on paper …
La. Rev. Stat. § 18:1352 Use of voting machines throughout state; exception for failure of voting equipment,
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§1352. Use of voting machines throughout state; exception for failure of voting equipment, early voting, election day voting, absentee by mail, and provisional ballots A. Voting machines shall be used throughout this state in all elections. B. Notwithstanding the provisions of Su…
La. Rev. Stat. § 18:1353 Secretary of state; powers and duties; voting systems and system components; voter
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§1353. Secretary of state; powers and duties; voting systems and system components; voter registration A. The secretary of state shall administer the laws relating to the custody of voting machines and relating to voter registration. B.(1) The secretary of state shall promulgate …
La. Rev. Stat. § 18:1354 Parish custodian of voting machines; powers and duties; appointment of deputy
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§1354. Parish custodian of voting machines; powers and duties; appointment of deputy custodians A.(1) The clerk of the district court is ex officio parish custodian of voting machines in each parish, except that in any parish having a civil and a criminal district court the clerk…
La. Rev. Stat. § 18:1355 Repealed by Acts 2019, No
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§1355. Repealed by Acts 2019, No. 374, §3, eff. June 19, 2019.
La. Rev. Stat. § 18:1356 Repealed by Acts 1987, No
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§1356. Repealed by Acts 1987, No. 831, §2, eff. Jan. 1, 1988.
La. Rev. Stat. § 18:1361 Approval of voting systems or system components; certificate; expenses of
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§1361. Approval of voting systems or system components; certificate; expenses of examination A. Prior to the procurement and use of any new voting system, the secretary of state shall examine any type or make of voting system or system component upon the request of a representati…
La. Rev. Stat. § 18:1362 Method of procuring voting systems or system components; parts and supplies;
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§1362. Method of procuring voting systems or system components; parts and supplies; contracting for the maintenance of voting machines A.(1) All voting systems or system components used in this state shall be procured by the secretary of state, taking into consideration the recom…
La. Rev. Stat. § 18:1362.1 Voting System Commission; creation and organization; duties and responsibilities
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§1362.1. Voting System Commission; creation and organization; duties and responsibilities A.(1) The Voting System Commission is created and established within the Department of State for the purpose of evaluating and recommending the type of voting system that shall be procured t…
La. Rev. Stat. § 18:1362.2 Voting System Proposal Evaluation Committee; membership; duties
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§1362.2. Voting System Proposal Evaluation Committee; membership; duties A. The Voting System Proposal Evaluation Committee is created and established within the Department of State for the purpose of independently reviewing any proposals or responses to an invitation to negotiat…
La. Rev. Stat. § 18:1363 Number of machines; allocation to precincts; exception; reserve machines
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§1363. Number of machines; allocation to precincts; exception; reserve machines A. In determining the number of voting machines to be purchased and allocated for each voting precinct in each parish or municipality, the minimum number to be allocated shall be as follows: (1) One m…
La. Rev. Stat. § 18:1364 Placement and sufficiency of voting machines and counting equipment for absentee
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§1364. Placement and sufficiency of voting machines and counting equipment for absentee by mail and early voting A. The secretary of state shall consult with the Voting System Commission at least once annually to determine the sufficiency of the voting machines and absentee by ma…
La. Rev. Stat. § 18:1365 Repealed by Acts 2021, No
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§1365. Repealed by Acts 2021, No. 480, §3, eff. July 1, 2021.
La. Rev. Stat. § 18:1366 Requirements for voting systems
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§1366. Requirements for voting systems Any new voting system procured by the secretary of state in accordance with the provisions of R.S. 18:1362 shall satisfy all of the following: (1) The voting system shall produce an auditable voter-verified paper record. (2) All voting syste…
La. Rev. Stat. § 18:1367.1 Applicability of Subpart; definitions
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§1367.1. Applicability of Subpart; definitions A. To the extent any provisions of this Subpart regarding legal and contractual remedies for the procurement of voting systems conflict with any provision of Title 39 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, the provisions of this …
La. Rev. Stat. § 18:1367.10 Commencement of actions
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§1367.10. Commencement of actions A. Protested solicitations and awards. Any action under R.S. 18:1367.9(A) shall be commenced within fourteen days after receipt of the decision of the commissioner under R.S. 18:1367.6(C). B. Debarments and suspension for cause. Any action under …
La. Rev. Stat. § 18:1367.11 Trial; decision; appeal
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§1367.11. Trial; decision; appeal A. Actions objecting to the solicitation or award of a contract pursuant to this Subpart shall be tried summarily, without a jury, and in open court. The trial shall begin no later than fourteen days after suit is filed. B. In all actions, the tr…
La. Rev. Stat. § 18:1367.12 Computation of time
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§1367.12. Computation of time Computation of all time intervals in this Chapter shall include Sundays and other legal holidays. However, if the time interval ends on a Sunday or other legal holiday, then noon of the next legal day shall be deemed to be the end of the time interva…
La. Rev. Stat. § 18:1367.13 Code of Civil Procedure
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§1367.13. Code of Civil Procedure Any procedural matter not specifically provided for in this Subpart shall be governed by the Code of Civil Procedure. Acts 2025, No. 208, §1, eff. June 8, 2025.
La. Rev. Stat. § 18:1367.14 Termination
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§1367.14. Termination The provisions of this Subpart shall be null and void and have no effect beginning on June 30, 2027. Acts 2025, No. 208, §1, eff. June 8, 2025.
La. Rev. Stat. § 18:1367.2 Authority to resolve protested solicitations and awards
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§1367.2. Authority to resolve protested solicitations and awards A. Right to protest. Any person who is aggrieved in connection with the solicitation or award of a contract of a voting system or system components issued by the applicable chief procurement officer shall protest to…
La. Rev. Stat. § 18:1367.3 Authority to debar or suspend
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§1367.3. Authority to debar or suspend A. Applicability. This Section applies to a debarment, as defined in R.S. 39:1556, for cause from consideration for award of contracts or a suspension from such consideration during an investigation where there is probable cause for such a d…
La. Rev. Stat. § 18:1367.4 Authority to resolve contract and breach of contract controversies other than
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§1367.4. Authority to resolve contract and breach of contract controversies other than professional, personal, consulting, and social services contracts A. Applicability. This Section applies to controversies between the state and a contractor and which arise under or by virtue o…