La. Const. art. XI, § 2
- Constitution
- Constitution of Louisiana
- Text as of
- October 2026
What does this section say?
In all elections by the people, voting shall be by secret ballot. The legislature shall provide a method for absentee voting. Proxy voting is prohibited. Ballots shall be counted publicly and preserved inviolate as provided by law until any election contests have been settled. In all elections by persons in a representative capacity, voting shall be viva-voce.
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