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urn: urn:us-la:rs:18:482
citation: "R.S. 18:482"
status: active
breadcrumb: "Title 18 › Chapter 5 › Part IV › Subpart C"
acts_citations:
  - { year: 1976, number: 697, section: 1, effective_date: 1978-01-01, role: enactment }
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# Number of candidates who may qualify for a general election

Except in the case of a tie vote, the number of candidates for an office who may qualify for the general election is twice the number of persons remaining to be elected to the office.