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NE Ballots: Deciding How to Vote on Those Four Proposed Amendments

Originally published October 24, 2012, By Shelli Dawdy. Updated July 21, 2015. 1 Comment

NE Ballots: Deciding How to Vote on Those Four Proposed Amendments

If YOU landed here for the first time, looking for a sample ballot or additional information and opinions regarding items that will appear on your ballot, know that you are decidedly not alone. Traffic statistics for our site are proving, once again, voters want to see sample ballots as early as possible, and they want […]

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Douglas County, NE Official SAMPLE BALLOT for Nov. 6, 2012

Originally published October 24, 2012, By Shelli Dawdy. Updated July 21, 2015. Leave a Comment

Douglas County, NE Official SAMPLE BALLOT for Nov. 6, 2012

View or download and print the Official Nov. 6, 2012 Sample Ballot for Douglas County, NE. And if you’re looking for additional information to make decisions about voting on the items that appear on this ballot, we encourage you to attend our Pre-Election Presentation, scheduled on two dates for voters’ convenience. Read the article to get more information. Read full articleDouglas County, NE Official SAMPLE BALLOT for Nov. 6, 2012

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Official SAMPLE BALLOT: Lancaster County, NE November 6, 2012

Originally published October 23, 2012, By Shelli Dawdy. Updated October 31, 2016. Leave a Comment

Official SAMPLE BALLOT: Lancaster County, NE November 6, 2012

View or download and print the Official Nov. 6, 2012 Sample Ballot for Lancaster County, NE. And if you’re looking for additional information to make decisions about voting on the items that appear on this ballot, we encourage you to attend our Pre-Election Presentation, scheduled on two dates for voters’ convenience. Read the article to get more information. Read full articleOfficial SAMPLE BALLOT: Lancaster County, NE November 6, 2012

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Join Us Oct. 28 or Nov. 1: Interactive Presentation – State Senators Term Limits and Salary Increases

Originally published October 22, 2012, By Shelli Dawdy. Updated July 21, 2015. Leave a Comment

Join Us Oct. 28 or Nov. 1: Interactive Presentation – State Senators Term Limits and Salary Increases

Interactive Presentation & Discussion “Do Nebraska’s State Senators Deserve Raises & a Third Term in Office?” Election Day is nearly upon us, but there’s still time to discuss the issues with others, get more information before casting your vote, and even to share information with interested family and friends. For the past several years, our […]

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Extend NE State Senator Term Limits? Proposed Amendment No. 3

Originally published October 19, 2012, By Shelli Dawdy. Updated July 21, 2015. Leave a Comment

Extend NE State Senator Term Limits? Proposed Amendment No. 3

In 2000, Nebraska voters approved Initiative No. 415 by a vote of 50.2% FOR, to 39.7% AGAINST, which limited Nebraska Legislators to two consecutive four year terms in office. This year’s Proposed Amendment No. 3, would ease that voter imposed restriction and allow Nebraska’s State Senators to serve for three consecutive four year terms.  Read full articleExtend NE State Senator Term Limits? Proposed Amendment No. 3

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