Louisiana HB359 ensures the name of a deceased independent candidate is not printed on the general election ballot.

Louisiana HB359 retains existing law for independent candidates who qualify for a party primary office. It specifies that if such a candidate dies after the qualifying period but before the polls close on election day, their name will not appear on the general election ballot. If their name is mistakenly printed, any votes they receive will be void and not counted. This law ensures the integrity of the election process by addressing the scenario of a candidate's death after qualifying but before the election.

Louisiana HB359 ensures the name of a deceased independent candidate is not printed on the general election ballot.

Louisiana HB359 retains existing law for independent candidates who qualify for a party primary office. It specifies that if such a candidate dies after the qualifying period but before the polls close on election day, their name will not appear on the general election ballot. If their name is mistakenly printed, any votes they receive will be void and not counted. This law ensures the integrity of the election process by addressing the scenario of a candidate's death after qualifying but before the election.