32-606.01. Candidate filing form; special election; filing period; requirements.

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(1)Except as provided in section 32-564 , any candidate in a special election to fill a vacancy for an office of a political subdivision may have his or her name placed on the special election ballot by filing a candidate filing form prescribed by the Secretary of State as provided in section 32-607 and this section. The filing period for filing the candidate filing form shall be:

(a)On or before March 1 for a special election to be held in conjunction with the statewide primary election;

(b)On or before August 1 for a special election to be held in conjunction with the statewide general election; and

(c)Between the eighth Friday prior to the election and the fifth Friday prior to the election for all other elections.

(2)A candidate filing form for such special election shall meet the requirements of section 32-607 , except that the form shall contain the following statement: "I hereby swear that I will abide by the laws of the State of Nebraska regarding the results of the special election, that I am a registered voter and qualified to be elected, and that I will serve if elected.".

(3)A candidate filing form for such special election shall be filed with the filing officer specified in subsection

(2)of section 32-607 .