Downs v. Pharis

In my opinion, a consideration in pari materiae of LSA-R.S. 18:362 and LSA-R.S. 18:364 on primary election contests and recounts and LSA-R.S. 18:1101 et seq. on absentee voting clearly indicates that the legislature intended to establish the deadline for completion of primary election contests at least 30 days before the general election. The legislature has by mandatory statute required the secretary of state to furnish ballots 30 days before the general election for those who apply to vote by mail. Although the secretary of state is presently under a restraining order issued by the district…