Nebraska Revised Statutes

Neb. Rev. Stat. § 32-1109 (2026)

Political subdivision officers; election contest; venue; notices required; procedure

✓ current as of July 2026

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(1) The several district courts shall have jurisdiction in cases of contested elections for officers of all political subdivisions of the State of Nebraska. Notice of such contest shall be given to the person whose election is contested within twenty days after the votes have been officially canvassed. The notice shall specify the grounds upon which the petitioner intends to rely and the names of the voters whose votes are contested if any and the grounds upon which such votes are illegal. The notice shall be served as provided in section 25-505.01.

(2) If the person whose election is being contested desires to contest any votes given to the petitioner, the person shall give the petitioner written notice within twenty days after the notice of contest has been served. The notice shall specify the names of such voters and the grounds upon which such votes are illegal.

(3) The parties to the contest shall be allowed process for witnesses, and either party may take depositions to be read as evidence at the trial as is authorized in civil cases. All such depositions shall be filed before the trial is commenced and may be read into evidence regardless of the availability of the witnesses.

Notes of Decisions

Cited in 2 cases (1 in the last 5 years), 2000–2026 · leading case: Dobrovolny v. Nebraska, 100 F. Supp. 2d 1012 (D. Neb. 2000).

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Dobrovolny v. Nebraska, 100 F. Supp. 2d 1012 (D. Neb. 2000). “Claims Regarding Constitutionality of § 32-1109 Plaintiffs have raised questions whether subparts (1) and (3) of § 32-1409 violate the First Amendment and the Due Process Clause, both on their face and as applied, entitling them to relief under §§ 1983 and 1988.”

In re (Iowa 2026). · cites it 2× “” Neb. Rev. Stat. § 32-1109 (1) (2025). And in Wisconsin, a contestant who “claims that illegal votes were cast” must “state” “the names of the persons” who allegedly “cast illegal votes.”

— Neb. Rev. Stat. § 32-1109(1) — 1 case

In re (Iowa 2026). “” Neb. Rev. Stat. § 32-1109 (1) (2025). And in Wisconsin, a contestant who “claims that illegal votes were cast” must “state” “the names of the persons” who allegedly “cast illegal votes.”

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