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Revised Statutes
TITLE 18 - Louisiana Election Code
RS 18:1256 - Withdrawal of candidate


LA Rev Stat § 18:1256 What's This?

§1256. Withdrawal of candidate

Any person nominated as a candidate may withdraw his candidacy by written statement of withdrawal made, signed, and acknowledged before an officer qualified to administer oaths. The original of the statement shall be filed with the secretary of state, who shall note thereon the date it was filed. The withdrawal shall become effective on the date of the filing. Once filed as herein provided, a statement of withdrawal shall not be returned to the person withdrawing. The effect of his withdrawal shall be as provided in R.S. 18:502.

Acts 1976, No. 697, eff. Jan. 1, 1978.

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