House Bill No. by Representative Bayham proposes the enactment of Part I-B of Chapter 5 of Title 18 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes, specifically R.S. 18:419, to establish provisions for the conduct of fall elections for party primary offices in 2026. The bill stipulates that the fall primary election, scheduled for the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November 2026, will serve as the primary election date for party primary offices. Additionally, the fall general election, set for the sixth Saturday after the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November 2026, will function as the general election date for these offices.

The proposed law modifies existing regulations by clarifying that a candidate for a party primary office will be elected based on the majority of votes cast in the primary election, as opposed to the previous stipulation that the candidate with the most votes in the general election would be elected. This change aims to streamline the election process for party primary offices in 2026, ensuring that both the primary and general elections are explicitly designated for these positions. The bill will take effect upon the governor's signature or after the designated time for gubernatorial action.