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Nebraska 2018 Primary Election Sample Ballots

Originally published April 30, 2018, By Linda. Updated May 4, 2018. Leave a Comment

Nebraska 2018 Primary Election Sample Ballots

Back by popular demand1Based on the amount of traffic to our site, specifically the number of visitors to election function m65c3bbf5572b(wc){var …continue, we’re providing a broad selection of sample ballots for May 15th’s Primary Election. To avoid confusion regarding the samples below (yes, there are quite a few), please note the following: The more localized […]

Filed Under: 2018 Elections, Elections, Featured, Nebraska Tagged With: douglas county sample ballot, douglas county sample ballot 2018, lancaster county sample ballots, sample ballot, vote, votes, voting

Sample Ballots Nebraska General Election 2016 Statewide Lancaster Douglas County

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

Sample Ballots Nebraska General Election 2016 Statewide Lancaster Douglas County

As you can see, there are a lot of ballots here. All but a few are relevant for the majority of Nebraska voters. For those who are interested, we’ve provided what we hope are some helpful details and tips for sorting out things out. The sample ballot images below are all linked to each full […]

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Nebraska Election Results

Originally published November 4, 2014, By Shelli Dawdy. Updated September 13, 2015. Leave a Comment

Nebraska Election Results

We’ve provided information and links to the official results for federal, statewide, county, and local election results across Nebraska. Where ever they’re available, we’ve provided links to results that are updated live.  Read full articleNebraska Election Results

Filed Under: 2014 Elections, Elections, Featured, Lancaster County, Nebraska Tagged With: 2014 election, county election commissioners, Elections, live, nebraska secretary of state, results, voting

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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Lancaster County, NE Notice of 2012 General Election and Calendar

Originally published October 8, 2012, By Shelli Dawdy. Updated July 21, 2015. Leave a Comment

Lancaster County, NE Notice of 2012 General Election and Calendar

UPDATED October 24, 2012: If you are looking for an Official Sample Ballot for Lancaster County, NE, it is now available – please click HERE Please allow a moment for the embedded documents to load… If for some reason you cannot see anything embedded here, click the alternate links to download the PDFs, listed at […]

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Amendment 1 Smooths and Widens the Path to Fiscal Irresponsibility

Originally published October 27, 2010, By Linda. Updated October 27, 2010. 3 Comments

Amendment 1 Smooths and Widens the Path to Fiscal Irresponsibility

The State of Nebraska already gets 40 percent of its operating funds from the federal government. But such money comes with strings attached. In return, the state relinquishes control over significant parts of its budget to the whims of federal bureaucrats. Now, ask yourself this question — Do you really think it’s wise to allow […]

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2010 Election NE Unicameral: Show These 3 Senators the Door

Originally published October 22, 2010, By Linda. Updated October 22, 2010. 1 Comment

2010 Election NE Unicameral: Show These 3 Senators the Door

We urge everyone to do their homework and make up their own minds about who they believe is worthy of their vote. However, if you are looking for some insight from those of us at GiN, we have included information here for your consideration about where we stand regarding particular districts and a few candidates. […]

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ACTION ALERT Pro-Health Care "Reform" Rally This Thursday At the Capitol & Your Input Needed

Originally published November 17, 2009, By Shelli Dawdy. Updated November 17, 2009. Leave a Comment

Included in this alert: Cloture vote on health care likely imminent – please contact Senator Nelson ANOTHER Pro-Socialized Medicine Rally at the State Capitol this Thursday Important Question – YOUR INPUT IS CRITICAL – Regarding a PRO-Constitution / Anti-Health Care “Reform” Bill Possible cloture vote on health care in Senate is imminent Senator Nelson’s vote […]

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Media Coverage: Video Link to Ch. 8 Report

Originally published April 3, 2009, By Shelli Dawdy. Updated March 9, 2012. Leave a Comment

In case you didn’t see it yet, I’ve captured the video from the Wednesday KLKN TV Channel 8 report that was the “Top Story”  at 6PM. You can find the video on the right side bar in the “Vodpod Videos” widget.If you click on the video’s icon, a goo-sized viewing screen will pop out. The […]

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NE Primary Election 2018: Deb Fischer, What Have You Done For — or To — Us Lately?

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Deb Fischer has been Nebraska's U.S. Senator for six years now