§ 5-701. In general  


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  •    Nominations for public offices that are filled by elections governed by this article shall be made:

       (1) by party primary, for candidates of a principal political party;

       (2) by petition, for candidates not affiliated with any political party; or

       (3) in accordance with the constitution and by-laws of the political party, for candidates of a political party that does not nominate by party primary.


HISTORY: An. Code 1957, art. 33, § 5-701; 2002, ch. 291, § 2, 4; 2006, ch. 120.