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To: Neville72

This probably will be struck down in court. Elections can take place in Feb. logistically. The problem is simply that there won't be enough Democrats.


30 posted on 12/12/2005 11:36:47 AM PST by AmishDude (Your corporate slogan could be here! FReepmail me for my confiscatory rates.)
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To: AmishDude
This probably will be struck down in court. Elections can take place in Feb. logistically. -
I doubt it will be struck down as the LA along with other states provide for this action...

Seven states provide for the postponement of elections; Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Maryland, New York, and North Carolina.

Louisiana: Upon issuance of an executive order declaring a state of emergency or impending emergency, the governor may suspend or delay any election. The governor shall take such action only upon certification by the secretary of state that such a state of emergency exists. As chief election officer of the parish, a clerk of the court may bring to the attention of the secretary of state any difficulties occurring in his parish due to natural disasters. If any delays or suspensions are authorized by the governor, the delayed election day shall resume or be rescheduled as soon thereafter as is practicable. LA. REV. STAT. § 18:401.2 (2004). 6
[6] The Louisiana election emergency statute begins with the following statement of findings: “Due to the possibility of an emergency or common disaster occurring before or during a regularly scheduled or special election, and in order to ensure maximum citizen participation in the electoral process and provide a safe and orderly procedure for persons seeking to qualify or exercise their right to vote, to minimize to whatever degree possible a person’s exposure to danger during declared states of emergency, and to protect the integrity of the electoral process, it is hereby found and declared to be necessary to designate a procedure for the emergency suspension or delay and rescheduling of qualifying, absentee voting in person, and elections.” LA. REV. STAT. § 18:401.2 (2004).]



The longest postponement in LA after a storm was 2 months after Hurricane Lili in 2002. Ater said the election should be held no later than Sept. 30. Now how that squares with the indefinetly by the Gov. isn't explained.


43 posted on 12/12/2005 11:53:12 AM PST by deport (Merry Christmas; Feliz Navidad; Buon Natale; Joyeux Noël to one and all and Happy Holidays to.)
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