Nebraska Statutes § 32-606.01 Candidate filing form; special election; filing period; requirements
Statute Text
(1)
Except as provided in section
32-564
, any candidate in a special election to fill a vacancy for an office of a political subdivision may have his or her name placed on the special election ballot by filing a candidate filing form prescribed by the Secretary of State as provided in section
32-607
and this section. The filing period for filing the candidate filing form shall be:
(a)
On or before March 1 for a special election to be held in conjunction with the statewide primary election;
(b)
On or before August 1 for a special election to be held in conjunction with the statewide general election; and
(c)
Between the eighth Friday prior to the election and the fifth Friday prior to the election for all other elections.
(2)
A candidate filing form for such special election shall meet the requirements of section
32-607
, except that the form shall contain the following statement: "I hereby swear that I will abide by the laws of the State of Nebraska regarding the results of the special election, that I am a registered voter and qualified to be elected, and that I will serve if elected.".
(3)
A candidate filing form for such special election shall be filed with the filing officer specified in subsection (2) of section
32-607
.
Source
Laws 2024 , LB 287 , § 26 .
History
Added by Laws 2024 , LB 287 , § 26 , eff. 7/19/2024 .