Louisiana Republican lawmakers have eliminated an elected office just days before an exoneree was scheduled to take the position after winning election to the New Orleans-based seat.

The individual had been overwhelmingly elected to the office, according to reports, but will now be unable to serve due to the legislative action taken by the Republican-controlled legislature.

The timing of the elimination has raised questions about the motivations behind the move, coming so close to when the exoneree was set to assume their duties.

Details about the specific office involved and the circumstances surrounding the exoneree's case were not immediately available. The legislative action effectively nullifies the election results and prevents the individual from taking office despite their electoral victory.