Forbes vs Nebraska Dems Legal Battle | Omaha News

A former Senate hopeful is suing the Nebraska Democratic Party, claiming they rigged the nomination process to install an independent candidate after backing a nominee who later dropped out. The judge denied his request for a temporary injunction but agreed to speed up the legal battle with an evidentiary hearing set for late August. At the heart of the dispute: state law requires a replacement when a nominee withdraws, and Forbes argues voters are being disenfranchised. Meanwhile, the party counters that Forbes ran as a Democrat to help a Republican incumbent — a claim he denies. This high-stakes courtroom showdown could reshape Nebraska’s political landscape. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/706342fe97d69267