Bill clarifies when political parties can nominate

Senators gave final approval March 10 to a bill that clarifies when a political party can nominate a candidate.

Under LB368, sponsored by Bancroft Sen. Lydia Brasch, political parties are prohibited from nominating a candidate for an office at a state post-primary convention if the party did not nominate a candidate for the office at the primary election.

An exception is provided for new political parties and parties may nominate candidates at a convention in cases of a special election or a vacancy on the ballot.

LB368 passed on a 48-0 vote.