We love it: Officials, voters work together on ‘Election Centers’
In 18 states, voters can cast a ballot at a number of vote centers within their county. The centers have been shown to increase turnout, make voting more convenient, and provide long-term cost savings.
Our way-too-early 2022 Election Central hub
Or, maybe it’s right on time.
Our 2021-22 annual report: RECLAIMING ‘WE’
The road back to ‘we’ is paved with a reinvigoration of community, mutual responsibility, faith in our democratic institutions, and limitless civic power. Join us in RECLAIMING WE.
What you need to know about election ‘canvassers’
Typically traveling in pairs or groups, canvassers are knocking on Nebraskans’ doors seeking ballot information from last year’s election. Here’s what you need to know.
Get registered, Nebraska: National Voter Registration Day is Sept. 28
Then, join our Voting Rights Initiatives team at 6 pm CDT Sept. 28 on Facebook Live to discuss Nebraska’s specific voting processes, how voters can motivate others to register, and resources that can ensure registrations are current and up to date.
‘Doesn’t pass the smell test’: Our testimony on proposed new districts
On Thursday, Sept. 16, Civic Nebraska Director of Public Policy Westin Miller delivered the following testimony to the Nebraska Legislature’s Redistricting Committee at the Scott Conference Center at the University of Nebraska at Omaha.
5 ways to celebrate Constitution Day
Deepen your understanding of the rights, roles, and responsibilities of U.S. citizenship.
Nebraskans voice opposition to latest voter restriction scheme
Decline To Sign Nebraska, a statewide coalition of voting rights supporters including Civic Nebraska, encourages Nebraskans to protect all citizens’ rights, abilities, and opportunities to vote.
Join us Sept. 14 to say: Decline To Sign!
Come to the State Capitol’s north steps and learn why a proposed voter restriction revision to the state Constitution would be a costly, complicated mistake creating untold consequences for every Nebraska voter.
FAQs about Nebraska’s voter ID scheme
Politicians are aiming to rewrite the Nebraska Constitution with a strict photo ID requirement in order to vote in Nebraska. This proposal would severely restrict voters via lengthy, repetitive steps – and disqualify otherwise eligible voters with technicalities. Here are answers to some of our most frequently asked questions about this measure.