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Docket 96-670
Docket 96-670

Foster v. Love

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Status
Decided
Decision released
Dec 2, 1997

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```json { "summary": "The Supreme Court reviewed whether Louisiana's \"open primary\" system, which allowed congressional candidates to be elected in October if they received a majority of votes, conflicted with federal laws establishing a uniform election day in November. In a unanimous decision, the Court held that the state's system was preempted by federal statutes because it effectively concluded the election prior to the federally mandated date.", "questionPresented": "Does Louisiana's open primary system, which allows for the final election of congressional candidates in October, violate federal statutes that establish a uniform federal election day on the Tuesday after the first Monday in November?" } ```

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Case Accepted
Arguments HeardUpcoming
Decision ReleasedDec 2, 1997

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Foster
opinionBy Souter, Rehnquist, Stevens, O'Connor, Ginsburg, Breyer

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