Early voting takes flight in Nebraska
Although the Douglas County Election Commission technically closed at 6 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 25, employees worked until 10:30 p.m. that night. It was the last day for in-person voter […]
Wimes selected to join Smithsonian ‘democracy in dialogue’ exchange
Lena Wimes, Civic Nebraska’s interim director of Youth Civic Leadership, has been selected from applicants nationwide to facilitate a cohort of the Democracy in Dialogue Virtual Exchange Program hosted by the […]
A new feature to navigate election threats
A Citizen’s Guide to Election Threats aims to prepare Nebraskans and Americans to face a range of potential election challenges.
Roll to the polls this Election Day
Don’t let transportation barriers keep you from voting.
Dressing for democracy: a guide to garb at the polls
Nebraska prohibits wearing clothing with messaging for or against a candidate, ballot issue, or political party in election spaces.
Nebraska Supreme Court orders elections officials to let Nebraskans with felony convictions vote
The Nebraska Supreme Court issued a ruling today that orders elections officials to let Nebraskans with past felony convictions vote. The decision stems from a lawsuit challenging Nebraska Secretary of […]
Statement on behalf of Nebraska’s Voting Rights Restoration Coalition
Following today’s Nebraska Supreme Court opinion instructing the secretary of state to follow the law and allow Nebraska citizens with past felonies to vote, the Nebraska Voting Rights Restoration Coalition […]
How to ‘make a plan to vote’
Mind the calendar. Plan for contingencies. Be specific.
Stories from the field: helping new Nebraska voters
We’ll say one thing about this warm, dry autumn weather – it’s excellent for canvassing. This fall, our voter registration assistance teams are taking advantage of unseasonably warm conditions in […]
An open letter to Nebraska voters
No matter when a ruling from the Nebraska Supreme Court comes, we are ready to act swiftly to assist Nebraskans in registering to vote.