PART I-B. SPECIAL PROVISIONS FOR
CERTAIN ELECTIONS HELD IN 2026
§419.1. Applicability of Part
Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary, the provisions contained
in this Part shall be applicable in 2026 to the spring elections for municipal and ward
officers, for candidates in a party primary election for a party primary office, and for other
elections held at the same time. It is the intent of the Legislature of Louisiana that the spring
primary election occur on May 16, 2026, instead of April 18, 2026, and that the spring
general election occur on June 27, 2026, instead of May 30, 2026. All other dates and
deadlines related to the spring elections as provided for in this Code and not otherwise
specifically provided for in this Part shall be calculated based upon the dates provided for in
this Part.
Acts 2025, 1st Ex. Sess., No. 1, §1, eff. Oct. 30, 2025.