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  • In Nebraska, a possible new dynamic emerges as blue cities push back against a red state government
  • Nebraska lawmakers chosen for nonpartisan fellowship for Midwest political leaders
  • Three GOP-leaning petitions seek to restructure Lincoln city elections

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nebraskaexaminer.com /2 weeks ago

In Nebraska, a possible new dynamic emerges as blue cities push back against a red state government

In other states, blue cities have faced tense relationships with conservative state leaders. Could that dynamic be coming to Nebraska?

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nebraskaexaminer.com /1 month ago

Nebraska lawmakers chosen for nonpartisan fellowship for Midwest political leaders

LINCOLN — Two Nebraskans are among 39 state lawmakers selected to participate in a bipartisan training program that each year “identifies and assists promising state leaders” in th...

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nebraskaexaminer.com /1 month ago

Three GOP-leaning petitions seek to restructure Lincoln city elections

LINCOLN — A former state tax commissioner and Republican who served in the Legislature is leading a Lincoln effort to change the dates of city elections, let certain residents outs...

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nebraskaexaminer.com /2 days ago

Lindstrom launches petition drive to qualify nonpartisan bid for Nebraska governor

LINCOLN — Former state Sen. Brett Lindstrom of Omaha is officially jumping into the 2026 race for Nebraska governor as a nonpartisan candidate. Lindstrom, 45, who served in the Leg...

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nebraskaexaminer.com /2 weeks ago

Party fever: Another political party is gathering signatures to get on Nebraska’s ballot

A party that wants to put Americans and Nebraskans first is collecting signatures to secure a ballot line ahead of the November election. A similar effort is underway to establish...

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spreaker.com /1 month ago

June 8 | Anti-Trump ad campaign, Dawson Medicaid exemption

Your Nebraska Update headlines for today, June 8, include: C&L Dairy Sweet has community support after 2019 tornado, Nebraska is among 17 states targeted in national political...

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nebraskaexaminer.com /1 month ago

Nebraska passes version of ‘Raylee’s Law’ inspired by WV, where it still divides lawmakers

A high-profile bill known as Raylee’s Law, which West Virginia lawmakers have struggled with for years, has inspired legislation passed by the Nebraska Legislature.  Nebraska has a...

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spreaker.com /1 month ago

June 9 | Doane eliminates majors, Evnen reflects on tenure

Your Nebraska Update headlines for today, June 9, include: Doane University will eliminate five majors and four minors beginning in 2027 academic year, Secretary of State Bob Evnen...

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nebraskaexaminer.com /2 weeks ago

A new political party could be coming to Nebraska; state Democratic Party officials call foul

The sponsor behind the push for the new party is Robin Richards, according to paperwork obtained through the Secretary of State's office.

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nebraskaexaminer.com /3 weeks ago

Why are there so many independent Nebraska candidates running for office this year?

Nebraska has seen an increase in nonpartisan candidates running in partisan races this midterm cycle. Some credit independent candidate Dan Osborn, who ran for U.S. Senate against...

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nebraskaexaminer.com /1 month ago

Second former Nebraska lawmaker mulling nonpartisan run, including for secretary of state

A second former lawmaker is considering a nonpartisan run this election cycle but said he won't run in any three-way race.

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nebraskaexaminer.com /1 week ago

Nonpartisan candidate Macey Budke will run write-in campaign for Nebraska’s 3rd District

Nebraska's 3rd Congressional District nonpartisan candidate Macey Budke will run a write-in campaign, she announced Tuesday. 

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nebraskaexaminer.com /1 month ago

Nebraska officials certify results for May 12 primary election that ran ‘very smoothly’ 

LINCOLN — Nebraska’s top state officials finalized the state’s May primary election results Monday, which also set a countdown clock on when one such official will leave his post....

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nebraskaexaminer.com /1 month ago

Texas Sen. Ted Cruz campaigns for Ricketts in Nebraska

LINCOLN — Texas Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, was at the Country Club of Lincoln on Friday to campaign for Nebraska U.S. Sen. Pete Ricketts in his bid for reelection.  Both Ricketts and...

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spreaker.com /2 weeks ago

July 1 | Petitions returned, Seward County data center freeze

Your Nebraska Update headlines for today, July 1, include: Seward County has approved one-year moratorium on new data center development, organizers submit more than enough signatu...

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nebraskaexaminer.com /3 weeks ago

Nebraska Fraternal Order of Police endorses Sen. Pete Ricketts in his reelection campaign

The Nebraska Fraternal Order of Police, the largest law enforcement union in the state, typically endorses Republican candidates.

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nebraskaexaminer.com /1 month ago

Lindstrom explains potential bid for Nebraska governor, dissatisfaction with state’s direction

OMAHA — Former State Sen. Brett Lindstrom is still considering a nonpartisan bid for Nebraska governor, dissatisfied with the direction of the state but not wanting to play “spoile...

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nebraskaexaminer.com /1 month ago

U.S. Senate nominee Cindy Burbank might have to sue to get her name off the general election ballot

LINCOLN — As she did to get on the ballot, Nebraska Democratic Party-backed U.S. Senate candidate Cindy Burbank might have to sue the state to get off it.  Nebraska Attorney Genera...

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nebraskaexaminer.com /1 week ago

Signatures turned in for measure to restrict Nebraska lawmakers’ ability to change voter-passed laws

LINCOLN — Advocates seeking an amendment to the Nebraska Constitution to “protect” citizen-initiated laws submitted more than 186,500 signatures Thursday in hopes of reaching the N...

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nebraskaexaminer.com /3 weeks ago

Republican National Committee sues Nebraska over state election law

The RNC filed a lawsuit against Nebraska over a provision of state election law intended to implement a 2009 federal election law. 

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nebraskaexaminer.com /1 month ago

Senate Dem nominee Burbank endorses nonpartisan Ahlman in Nebraska’s 1st District U.S. House race

LINCOLN — Nebraska Democratic U.S. Senate nominee Cindy Burbank, whom the party backed in the May primary election, has endorsed nonpartisan Austin Ahlman in eastern Nebraska’s 1st...

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dailysignal.com /3 weeks ago

‘Never Residents’ Can Vote in Nebraska Elections. This Lawsuit Could Change That.

The state of Nebraska allows U.S. citizens who have never lived in the state and who currently reside overseas to vote in its elections, prompting a lawsuit from the Republican Nat...

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nebraskaexaminer.com /15 hours ago

Organizers of efforts to establish two new political parties in Nebraska submit signatures

The groups behind the effort to establish two new Nebraska political parties submitted required signatures to get a ballot line this November.

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nebraskaexaminer.com /2 weeks ago

Push to add limits on school sports participation to Nebraska Constitution gathers 211k signatures

The push comes after the U.S. Supreme Court upheld two similar state laws; the group said it collected the most signatures in state history.

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