§ La. R.S. 18:468(untitled)

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Close of the qualifying period
A. The qualifying period for candidates in a primary election shall close at 4:30 p.m. on the Friday
after the opening of the qualifying period for candidates in the primary election or, if that Friday is a legal
holiday, at 4:30 p.m. on the next day which is not a legal holiday.
B. Notwithstanding the provisions of Subsection A of this Section, the qualifying period for
candidates in a gubernatorial primary election and those in any special primary election to be held at the same
time shall close at 4:30 p.m. on the Thursday after the opening of the qualifying period.

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