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Preserving Nebraska’s Electoral College Advantage
Nebraska’s method of splitting electoral votes by congressional district does a better job of representing our state’s character and voters than a return to winner-take-all ever could.
Voting & Fair Representation: Protecting Your Voice
We all deserve a say in choosing leaders who will fight for us in the halls of power. The right to vote must be secure, fair, and open to all.
Our votes are how we decide the future for our families, our communities, and our country. But too often, politicians pass unfair voting rules that drown out the voices of everyday people or rig legislative maps so we don’t get a real choice.
That’s why Common Cause protects your voice at the ballot box, in Congress, in state legislatures, in the courts, and beyond.
We have passed hundreds of commonsense solutions that give every American a say in our future – including vote-by-mail, online voter registration, early voting, and independent redistricting – and blocked voter suppression policies like strict voter ID and purges of registered voters.
What We’re Doing
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Defending Nebraska’s Unique legislature
Nebraska's nonpartisan, unicameral is unlike any other. Preserving this unique system requires ongoing commitment from Nebraskans who value pragmatic governance, collaborative problem-solving, and a legislative approach that puts substantive policy ahead of political tribalism.
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Campaign Finance Reform
Money plays an oversized role in our elections, but there are policies we're fighting for that put power back in the hands of average Nebraskans.
From disclosing dark money contributions to placing common-sense limits on individual contributions, the Cornhusker state has options for reforming how we finance elections.
From disclosing dark money contributions to placing common-sense limits on individual contributions, the Cornhusker state has options for reforming how we finance elections.
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Tell Us Why Vote-By-Mail Matters to You
Vote-by-mail is essential for millions of Americans who might not otherwise be able to participate in our democracy. As threats to mail voting continue nationwide, we’re gathering real stories from voters who depend on it and the barriers they may face trying to vote in person. Your answers will help us understand how vote-by-mail supports your ability to participate — and what challenges you would face without it. A member of our team may contact...
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Submit Public Input: Speak out against Trump’s secret voter-purge system >>
Trump’s administration is quietly building a massive, unsecured data system of voters’ personal information – possibly even yours. They did it in secret, broke transparency rules, and hoped no one would ever find out. It’s a surveillance dragnet straight out of the DOGE playbook: pool everyone’s data in one place, use it to target voters, and ultimately pass laws that will make it harder for all of us to cast a ballot. Let’s be clear...
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Tell Congress: Don’t let Trump punish voters
Trump has threatened to slash federal dollars that fund hospitals, housing, and schools for New Yorkers because they dared to vote for mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani.
And we have every reason to believe he’ll follow through. In recent months, he has specifically targeted places that didn’t vote for him last year – canceling billions of dollars for trains, tunnels, and clean energy in blue states, and rejecting disaster aid for blue states.
Our lawmakers must make it clear: no president can cut off funding just because he...
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Updates
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2025 Legislative Wrap Up
The 2025 Nebraska legislative session has officially concluded, and as the dust settles, Common Cause Nebraska is ready to share our recap of the bills we tracked and the key trends shaping our state's democracy.
Blog Post
The Push to Restrict Nebraska’s Elections
LB541 would cause major harm to how Nebraskans vote and how our elections function by removing of no-excuse absentee voting, eliminating online voter registration, and requiring that ballots be hand counted
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More Bills We’re Monitoring in 2025
While some bills may get the spotlight, there are many other issues worth keeping an eye on during the 2025 legislative session.
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The SAVE Act Myth vs. Fact
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Explainer: Trump’s Executive Order Attacking Voting Rights
By: Dan Vicuna
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Explainer: Trump Administration’s Proposal to Task USPS with Census Enumeration
The United States Postal Service is a highly trusted, independent agency that provides a critical service to the public. Tasking the USPS with conducting the census will lead to increased costs, overburdened postal workers, and service delays.
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Common Cause Sues to Protect Nebraskan Voters
Preventing Nebraska Secretary of State Bob Evnen from sharing sensitive information contained in the state voter file with federal officials who do not run Nebraska elections.
Press Release
Electoral College Change Needs to Be Stopped on Unicameral Floor
Right now, Nebraska is a leader, and all Nebraskans appreciate our current elevated standing in presidential elections. Changing the current system rips that all away.
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Don’t Believe the Perfect Hypothetical of a Constitutional Convention
Common Cause Nebraska speaks out against Constitutional Convention Legislation