Louisiana Revised Statutes Tit. 45, § 1164.8. Conduct of election; voting machines or ballot boxes

The election shall be by secret ballot and shall be conducted as nearly as possible in accordance with the general election laws of the state. Where not otherwise provided by this Chapter, or by any other law, the authority calling the election shall provide in the call for the manner in which the election shall be conducted and the result thereof promulgated.

Voting machines may be used. If machines are used, the proposition stipulated in R.S. 45:1164.7 to be printed on the ballot shall be shown on the ballot placed in the machine. Otherwise, ordinary ballot boxes shall be used and suitable ballots printed for use in the election.