Nebraska § 32-557 - City, village, and school officers; partisan ballot; when allowed; requirements.
Full text of Nebraska Revised Statutes of Nebraska § 32-557 — City, village, and school officers; partisan ballot; when allowed; requirements., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 32-557. City, village, and school officers; partisan ballot; when allowed; requirements.
All elective city, village, and school officers shall be nominated and elected on a nonpartisan ballot unless a city or village provides for a partisan ballot by ordinance. No ordinance providing for nomination and election on a partisan ballot shall permit affiliation with any party not recognized as a political party for purposes of the Election Act. Such ordinance providing for nomination and election on a partisan ballot shall be adopted and effective not less than sixty days prior to the filing deadline.
Source: official Nebraska text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Nebraska § 32-557
What does Revised Statutes of Nebraska § 32-557 cover?
Section 32-557 ("City, village, and school officers; partisan ballot; when allowed; requirements.") 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.
How do I cite Nebraska § 32-557?
A common citation format is "Revised Statutes of Nebraska § 32-557" (Nebraska). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Nebraska law?
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How does Nebraska § 32-557 apply to my situation?
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