Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate in Nebraska asks to be removed from November ballot

LINCOLN, Neb. —

The Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate in Nebraska has submitted paperwork to be removed from November’s ballot, officials confirmed to KETV.

The Nebraska Secretary of State’s Office told KETV that on Friday morning, Cindy Burbank “submitted a declination of candidate nomination form to our office indicating her wish to be removed from the ballot.”

Officials said Secretary of State Bob Evnen will send the Nebraska Attorney General’s office a letter on Monday asking if his office is required to honor Burbank’s request.

The other candidates in the race for U.S. Senate include Republican incumbent Pete Ricketts, Legalize Marijuana Now candidate Mike Marvin, and independent candidate Dan Osborn.

On Thursday, the Nebraska Secretary of State’s office said officials had verified the signatures submitted by Osborn’s campaign and he will appear on the ballot this November.

In March, the Nebraska Supreme Court ruled that Burbank could appear on May’s primary ballot, overruling Evnen, who had refused to certify Burbank.

In his filing, Evnen said Burbank “has no intention of holding the office that she purportedly seeks,” court documents state.

In April, Burbank told KETV if Osborn is polling significantly higher, she would consider dropping out to unify the votes.

“I do not take it lightly, nor will I steal anybody else’s votes and throw them away by staying in the race,” Burbank said.

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