A dangerous and tone-deaf bill is getting its hearing at the Nebraska Legislature, and we need your help to stop it. LB541 is an outright attack on voting rights in Nebraska. Introduced by State Sen. Rick Holdcroft, this bill would severely restrict voting by mail, eliminate online and mail-in voter registration, impose arbitrary hurdles on early voting, and force error-prone hand counts of ballots.
These changes would make it harder for Nebraskans to vote, disproportionately harming rural voters, seniors, people with disabilities, and working families. Worse yet, LB541 is rooted in outdated and baseless election security theater, which only serves to undermine trust in our democratic process. Nebraska’s elections are already among the most secure and accessible in the nation. This bill would dismantle that progress for no legitimate reason.
You have a chance to make your voice heard next week. The Government, Military, and Veterans Affairs Committee will hear testimony on LB541 at 1:30 pm CST on Wednesday, March 5, in Room 1507 at the Nebraska State Capitol. If you care about protecting voting rights in Nebraska, we encourage you to attend and oppose this bill.
Can’t make it to the Capitol? You can submit your opposition to LB541 online by 8 am CST on March 5 at this link.
Register here to join us for a one-hour Zoom session to learn more about the harmful implications of LB541 from Douglas County Election Commissioner Brian Kruse, followed by Civic Nebraska’s tips for providing testimony and online public comments.
This is a critical moment for voting rights in Nebraska. Let’s show our leaders that Nebraskans stand for a fair, accessible, and inclusive democracy.
Thank you for speaking up and standing out!
