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Louisiana voters reject all 5 constitutional amendments in May election

The Hill · May 17, 2026, 4:29 PM · Also reported by 4 other sources

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Here s what to know about each of the constitutional amendments.
How it read on the ballot: Do you support an amendment to allow the legislature to remove or add officers, positions, and employees to the unclassified state civil service?
How it read on the ballot: Do you support an amendment to grant the St.

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Here s what to know about each of the constitutional amendments.

How it read on the ballot: Do you support an amendment to allow the legislature to remove or add officers, positions, and employees to the unclassified state civil service? (Amends Article X, Section 2(B))

The Public Affairs Research (PAR) Council of Louisiana explained that a vote against would retain the current provisions requiring Civil Service Commission approval to exempt state jobs from the civil service system and its protections. Click here to see PAR s full guide.

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Louisiana voters reject all 5 constitutional amendments in May election

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