This bill enacts Part I-B of Chapter 5 of Title 18 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes, specifically addressing the conduct of elections in 2026. It establishes new dates for the spring elections, with the primary election scheduled for May 16, 2026, instead of April 18, and the general election set for June 27, 2026, instead of May 30. The bill also outlines the qualifying period for candidates, which will open on February 11, 2026, and specifies that signatures collected on nominating petitions from September 16, 2025, onward will be considered timely. Additionally, it sets the required number of signatures for candidates for U.S. Congress and Senate.

Furthermore, the bill modifies campaign finance disclosure deadlines, requiring committees and candidates for major office in the May 16 election to file reports by November 20, 2025, while allowing for certain exceptions regarding violations for late filings. The Secretary of State is granted the authority to make necessary changes to election-related materials to reflect the new dates and deadlines without needing prior approval. The bill ensures that the changes in election dates do not invalidate any actions taken by political subdivisions regarding elections scheduled for the previously established dates.