Barr v. Engler

The fundamental issue we must decide is the length of the term of Judge Bosset-ta’s appointment by the Governor. If the appointment was properly for the balance of the unexpired term of his predecessor, more than five years, the conclusion of the majority is correct. If the office was to be filled by election at the next succeeding congressional election after the vacancy occurred, that conclusion is incorrect and the Democratic Executive Committee must order the holding of a primary election for the purpose of nominating a candidate for the office. For LSA-R.S. 18:303, which is concerned…