***MEDIA ALERT***MEDIA ALERT***

OCTOBER 16, 2008

SENATE PRESIDENT CHAISSON SETS DATES
FOR SPECIAL ELECTION TO FILL DISTRICT 3 SEAT

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.