Section 5-701 - In general.
§ 5-701. In general.
Nominations for public offices that are filled by elections governed by this article shall be made:
(1) by party primary, for candidates of a principal political party;
(2) by petition, for candidates not affiliated with any political party; or
(3) in accordance with the constitution and by-laws of the political party, for candidates of a political party that does not nominate by party primary.
[An. Code 1957, art. 33, § 5-701; 2002, ch. 291, §§ 2, 4; 2006, ch. 120.]