(*) Louisiana does not use a traditional primary organized along party lines; instead it uses a "jungle primary" whereby all candidates, regardless of party affiliation, run against each other. If a candidate manages to get 50% then that candidate is the winner; otherwise, the top two candidates (regardless of party affiliation) will comprise the candidates for the "general election". | (*) Louisiana does not use a traditional primary organized along party lines; instead it uses a "jungle primary" whereby all candidates, regardless of party affiliation, run against each other. If a candidate manages to get 50% then that candidate is the winner; otherwise, the top two candidates (regardless of party affiliation) will comprise the candidates for the "general election". |