Nebraska Supreme Court rejects primary loser’s appeal to force Democratic Party to replace candidate

By: Juan Salinas II

Outlets: Nebraska Examiner

Published: September 10, 2026

Words: 356

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 3 days ago

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LINCOLN — The Nebraska Supreme Court unanimously ruled that the loser of the Democratic Senate primary election incorrectly interpreted state law.

William Forbes had sought to force the Nebraska Democratic Party to replace its Senate nominee, who dropped out. He appealed to the high court after a Lancaster County district judge dismissed his case.

Forbes and his lawyers argued that the law’s language requires a replacement, saying the law is meant …

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