Although the Constitution Party has been on the Louisiana ballot for president and it also ran a candidate for Congress, it has never had any candidates for state office in that state. However, the party is running Michael Ecuyer for the legislature in the 74th district. Since the Constitution Party is not a qualified party in Louisiana, he will not have the party name next to his name on the ballot. Like all candidates in Louisiana, he can qualify for the ballot with a filing fee; no petition is needed. The Constitution Party would need to persuade 1,000 voters to register as members of the party, in order to become ballot-qualified.
Thanks for the mention. If anyone would like more info on Mr. Ecuyer, visit his site http://www.UponHisShoulder.com/ .
Unless the procedure has been changed, all candidates in Louisiana may gain access to the ballot either by petition or by paying a filing fee.
Next year, of course, the state is restoring party primaries for its congressional elections. Each party has until Jan. 1, 2008 to say whether it will invite voters registered as “none” and “other” to participate in its primary.
Reportedly, access to New Orleans houses of ill repute is still gained through the age-old method.
Actually he isnt the first candidate here.
John Watts in the 5th District in 2006 was. He recieved 1200 votes I believe. Thanks for covering this though.
Thanks to Trent Hill for his accurate correction.