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urn: urn:us-la:rs:18:1274
citation: "R.S. 18:1274"
status: active
breadcrumb: "Title 18 › Chapter 6 › Part II"
acts_citations:
  - { year: 1976, number: 697, section: 1, effective_date: 1978-01-01, role: enactment }
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# Declaration of candidacy by congressional candidates

Any person desiring to become a candidate in a primary election for United States senator or representative in Congress shall file notification of his candidacy and declaration of his qualifications as provided for state candidates in Chapter 5 of this Title.