§ La. R.S. 18:1256(untitled)

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Withdrawal of candidate
A.(1) Any person nominated as a candidate may withdraw his candidacy by written statement of
withdrawal made, signed, and acknowledged before an officer qualified to administer oaths. The original
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of the statement shall be filed prior to 4:30 p.m. on the seventh day after the close of the qualifying period
with the secretary of state, who shall note thereon the date it was filed.
(2) The secretary of state shall not accept a statement of withdrawal that does not satisfy the
requirements of Paragraph (1) of this Subsection. The secretary of state shall endorse the date and time of
receipt of such a notice of withdrawal and return the notice forthwith, either personally or by registered or
certified mail.
B. A statement of withdrawal filed in accordance with the provisions of Paragraph (A)(1) of this
Section shall become effective on the date of the filing. The effect of the withdrawal shall be as provided
in R.S. 18:502.

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