A bill that would allow a tied candidate in the primary election to file as a write-in candidate in the general election was amended March 5 to exclude statewide and federal office elections.<\/p>\n
Under LB144, as introduced by Bancroft Sen. Lydia Brasch, any candidate who loses a primary election decision \u201cby lot\u201d for county, city, village or school district office would be eligible as a write-in candidate in the general election for the same office.<\/p>\n
Brasch said the current method for resolving a tie is unfair.<\/p>\n
\u201c[This process represents] a crucial aspect of democracy,\u201d she said. \u201cThe bill allows a chance to be elected by the choice of the voters, instead of by lot.\u201d<\/p>\n
Currently, these primary elections that result in a tie are decided by lot \u2014 an object used to determine a question by chance such as a coin toss or the drawing of a card. The loser of the decision by lot is ineligible to run for the same office in the general election, including write-in candidacy, filing by petition or filing a nomination. The only exception is when there is a vacancy on the ballot for that office.<\/p>\n
A Brash amendment, adopted 27-0, excluded from the bill candidates for statewide office, including governor, state senator, attorney general and state auditor, as well as candidates for federal offices.<\/p>\n
Senators advanced the bill to final reading by voice vote.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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