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HB 3

ELECTIONS/CANDIDATES: Provides for qualifying fees for certain elections in 2026 (Item #1)

2025 First Extraordinary Session Introduced by Mike Bayham

HB 3 establishes candidate qualifying fees for 2026 Louisiana elections, affecting ballot access and campaign financing participation.

Read by title, rules suspended, referred to the Committee on House and Governmental Affairs.
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Bill Summary · HB 3

Legislative bill overview

HB 3 establishes qualifying fees for candidates running in certain elections scheduled for 2026 in Louisiana. The bill was introduced by Representative Mike Bayham and is currently in the Committee on House and Governmental Affairs. Specific details about fee amounts, which offices are affected, and the fee structure are not provided in the available bill information.

Why is this important

Qualifying fees directly impact candidate access to elections by creating financial barriers to entry. These fees affect who can afford to run for office and influence campaign financing dynamics. The 2026 elections will determine state legislative seats and potentially other offices, making fee structures a substantive policy decision.

Potential points of contention

  • Barrier to candidacy: Higher qualifying fees may discourage working-class or underfunded candidates from running, potentially limiting diversity of candidates and perspectives
  • Revenue versus access trade-off: While fees generate state revenue, they must be balanced against principles of open ballot access and democratic participation
  • Fee amount uncertainty: Without specific fee levels in available summaries, stakeholders cannot assess whether amounts are reasonable or prohibitively high

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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