Nebraska § 32-1007 - Ballots; write-in votes; last name only; rejected, when.
Full text of Nebraska Revised Statutes of Nebraska § 32-1007 — Ballots; write-in votes; last name only; rejected, when., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 32-1007. Ballots; write-in votes; last name only; rejected, when.
(1) If the last name of a person engaged in or pursuing a write-in campaign pursuant to section 32-615 is the same or substantially similar to the last name of another person engaged in or pursuing a write-in campaign for the same office or a candidate appearing on the ballot for the same office, the write-in vote shall be valid only if, in addition to the requirements of section 32-1005, the first or generally recognized name of the person engaged in or pursuing the write-in campaign is also written or printed on the line provided for that purpose.
(2) If only the last name of a person is in the write-in space on the ballot and the last name is the same or substantially similar to the last name of another person engaged in or pursuing a write-in campaign for the same office or a candidate appearing on the ballot for the same office, the counting board shall reject the ballot for that office.
Source: official Nebraska text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Nebraska § 32-1007
What does Revised Statutes of Nebraska § 32-1007 cover?
Section 32-1007 ("Ballots; write-in votes; last name only; rejected, when.") is part of the Revised Statutes of Nebraska, the codified statutory law of Nebraska. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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