Election Law 2020 and Beyond

This seminar is for any lawyer interested in elections. This seminar will provide lawyers with an overview of election laws, including the conduct of the elections, initiatives, referendums, election contests, candidate filing protests, and recalls on the state and local level.

This webinar will be available for purchase until June 6, 2021.

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Credit General:1.0

Tag(s) Government & Administrative Practice

Description

*Nebraska MCLE #186027; 1.0 CLE hours. (OnDemand credit)

This seminar is for any lawyer interested in elections. This seminar will provide lawyers with an overview of election laws, including the conduct of the elections, initiatives, referendums, election contests, candidate filing protests, and recalls on the state and local level. A review of recent Nebraska Court cases and legislation will be discussed regarding their impact on the 2020 elections and beyond. The session will also discuss how possible foreign interference has changed the way officials think about election security.

Wayne J. Bena, Esq., Nebraska Secretary of State’s Office:Wayne Bena has served as Deputy Secretary of State for the Elections’ Division since September of 2017. Prior to this Wayne served 8 years as Sarpy County Election Commissioner appointed by then Governor Dave Heinemann. The Elections Division oversees the conduct of all elections within the state. The Division also advises the Secretary of State on election law, keeps the inventory of election tabulation and ADA ballot marking equipment and maintains the statewide voter registration system. It also oversees filings for statewide Constitutional Amendments, initiatives and referendums. Wayne has a degree in Political Science from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and a law degree from the University of Nebraska College of Law.

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