Republican Party of Nebraska Statement on Eastman Campaign’s Alleged Election Law Violations
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10-30-2020
Media Contact: Ryan Hamilton | [email protected]
LINCOLN, NE – The Nebraska Republican Party released the following statement from Executive Director Ryan Hamilton after revelations of the Eastman for Congress campaign’s alleged illegal ballot harvesting scheme:
“The Eastman campaign’s scheme to illegally act as ‘agents’ and request ballots in voters’ names raises serious election integrity questions. Kara Eastman must immediately order her campaign to cease all activity and cooperate with the investigation into the alleged criminal activity being conducted on her behalf.
“Eastman must answer whether she knew her staff was engaging in this illegal activity and whether she ordered them to do so. If the answer to either question is yes, she must immediately withdraw from the race and turn herself in to the proper authorities.
“The integrity and security of our elections is of paramount importance. If a candidate is willing to so blatantly violate the law in order to win an election, she is unfit to hold the office she seeks.”
Background:
Nebraska Secretary of State Release
Cease & Desist from Nebraska Secretary of State to Kara Eastman Campaign
Ne. Rev. Stat. § 32-943(2): “A candidate for office at such election and any person serving on a campaign committee for such candidate shall not act as an agent for any registered voter requesting a ballot pursuant to this section unless such person is a member of the registered voter’s family.”
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