Nebraska § 32-817 - Official ballots; printing requirements.
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§ 32-817. Official ballots; printing requirements.
The names of the candidates shall be set in boldface type using capital and lowercase letters. A square or oval shall be printed opposite the name of each candidate. At the general election, the name of the party represented by a candidate for partisan office shall be printed in capital and lowercase letters next to the name. Proposals submitted by initiative or referendum or for constitutional amendments shall be printed in capital and lowercase letters, but the title heading and number thereof shall be in boldface type, and the square or oval for voting thereon shall be printed opposite the text so that it is clear for which issue the voter is casting a vote. Ballots shall be printed with substantially the same appearance, including type and form, as the sample ballot furnished by the Secretary of State.
Source: official Nebraska text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Nebraska § 32-817
What does Revised Statutes of Nebraska § 32-817 cover?
Section 32-817 ("Official ballots; printing 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 § 32-817?
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Is this the official text of Nebraska law?
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