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flag Nebraska Supreme Court allows Mark Martinez to stay on ballot for sheriff, rejecting certification challenge.

flag The Nebraska Supreme Court ruled that Mark Martinez, the Democratic candidate for Douglas County sheriff, can remain on the ballot, rejecting claims he lacked a valid law enforcement certification. flag The court, led by Justice William Cassel, determined that state law does not require an "active" certificate, only that candidates possess one, allowing Martinez—former Omaha police officer and U.S. Marshal—to stay in the race. flag As the sole Democratic candidate, Martinez will advance to the general election without a primary. flag Incumbent Republican Sheriff Aaron Hanson will also face him in November. flag The decision resolves a dispute sparked by the Douglas County Election Commissioner’s initial disqualification, which the court called inconsistent with the law’s plain language.

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