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urn: urn:us-la:rs:18:1280
citation: "R.S. 18:1280"
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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# Contests

Except as may be otherwise provided by the constitution and laws of the United States, contests of elections under this Part shall be made as provided in this Title for state candidates.