Qualifying for the Mar. 20 Municipal Primary and Special Congressional Primary (U.S. Representative, Districts 2 and 5) election began on Wednesday, Jan. 20 and will continue through Friday, Jan. 22.
All candidates for state and federal office will qualify at the Louisiana State Archives located at 3851 Essen Lane in Baton Rouge. All candidates for local municipal races will qualify with their parish clerk of court. Hours of operation for the secretary of state are 8 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. daily. Check with the Cameron clerk of court at 337-775-5316 for specific parish hours.