2006 Nebraska Revised Statutes - § 32-808 — Ballots for early voting and applications; delivery; special ballot; publication of application form.

Section 32-808
Ballots for early voting and applications; delivery; special ballot; publication of application form.

(1) Ballots for early voting and applications shall be ready for delivery to registered voters at least thirty-five days prior to each statewide primary or general election and at least fifteen days prior to all other elections.

(2) Notwithstanding subsection (1) of this section, upon request for a ballot, a ballot for early voting shall be forwarded to each voter meeting the criteria of section 32-939 at least forty-five days prior to any election. The election commissioner or county clerk shall not forward any ballot for early voting if the election to which such ballot pertains has already been held. If the ballot has not been printed in sufficient time to meet the requirements of this subsection, the election commissioner or county clerk shall issue a special ballot at least fifty-seven days prior to an election to each voter meeting the criteria of section 32-939 upon the written request by such voter requesting the special ballot. A complete list of the nominated candidates and issues to be voted upon by a voter meeting the criteria of such section shall be included with the special ballot by the election commissioner or county clerk. A notice shall be sent with the primary election ballot stating that the voter must request a general election ballot unless such voter has requested both the primary and general election ballots. If the voter has requested both ballots, a notice shall be sent with the primary election ballot stating that the general election ballot will be sent to the same address unless otherwise notified.

(3) For purposes of this section, a special ballot means a ballot prescribed by the Secretary of State which contains the titles of all offices being contested at such election and permits the voter to vote by writing in the names of the specific candidates or the decision on any issue.

(4) The election commissioner or county clerk shall publish in a newspaper of general circulation in the county an application form to be used by registered voters in making an application for a ballot for early voting after the ballots become available. The publication of the application shall not be required if the election is held by mail pursuant to sections 32-952 to 32-959.

Source:

Laws 1994, LB 76, § 229

Laws 1996, LB 964, § 4

Laws 1997, LB 764, § 74

Laws 1999, LB 571, § 3

Laws 2005, LB 98, § 8

Cross References:

Absentee ballots for school bond elections,see section 10-703.01.

~Revised Statutes Supplement, 2006