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***MEDIA ALERT***MEDIA ALERT*** OCTOBER 16, 2008 SENATE PRESIDENT CHAISSON SETS DATES QUALIFYING TO BEGIN OCTOBER 22ND Louisiana Senate President Joel Chaisson issued a proclamation calling a special election to fill the vacant District 3 Senate seat. The primary election is set for Saturday, December 6, 2008 with the general election scheduled for Saturday, January 17, 2009. Qualifying for the District 3 seat begins at 8 a.m. Wednesday, October 22, 2008 and ends at 5 p.m. Friday, October 24, 2008. The special election primary will occur in conjunction with a regularly scheduled congressional election, reducing the costs associated with a special election. The selected dates will also allow for the election of a new Senator to represent the citizens of District 3 in a timely manner. For additional information, please contact the Senate Communication Office at 225-342-9737. |
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