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Qualifications

To run for the Nebraska Legislature, one must generally meet the following qualifications:

  • The candidate must be at least 21 years of age.
  • The candidate must be a resident of Nebraska, and specifically a resident of the legislative district he or she wishes to serve, for at least one year prior to the general election.
  • The candidate must not have ever been convicted of a felony.

For more detailed information on qualifications and filing for office, please contact your local county clerk or election commissioner, or visit the Nebraska Secretary of State's web site.