Nebraska Supreme Court Says Voters with Past Felonies MUST Be Allowed to Vote!

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Written By McKenzie Ring

Nebraska Voting Rights Restoration

Statement on today's Nebraska Supreme Court decision

Lincoln, Nebraska, Oct. 16, 2024 – 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 issued the following statement.

“In Nebraska, the people rule. Our state Supreme Court’s decision to instruct the secretary of state to register Nebraskans with past felony convictions is a clear victory for Nebraskans and democracy. This decision corrects a grave injustice and, from this moment on, ensures that every eligible voter in our state is afforded the constitutional right to participate in the democratic process. 

“Voting Rights Restoration Coalition partners are gearing up to help register voters whose rights were placed in limbo these past several months. Our teams will soon be in the field, reaching out to Nebraskans so that they can restore their vote and reclaim their voice. 

“From now until 6 pm CDT on Oct. 25 – the very last moment Nebraskans can register to vote in the Nov. 5 general election – our partners are committed to reversing the harm and confusion resulting from the attorney general’s opinion and the secretary of state’s directive.”

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REGISTER TO VOTE

REGISTER ONLINE HERE before midnight on Friday, October 18th.
You will need your Nebraska driver’s license or state-issued identification card.

REGISTER IN-PERSON AT A LOCAL ELECTION OFFICE by 6:00PM on Friday, October 25th.
The Nebraska Registering to Vote website says, “you do not need to bring anything with you to register to vote at the county election office.”

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www.getmyvoteback.org

McKenzie Ring

McKenzie Ring has over 20 years of experience helping businesses and organizations reach maximum audiences for growth. Specializing in social responsibility, digital marketing, photography, and content creation, McKenzie uses that experience to educate the public and grow a network of volunteers, donors, employers, and support for people returning to the community after incarceration.

Specializing and trained in documentary-based work, McKenzie has been an award-winning Midwest photographer and content creator for much of her professional life. She is passionate about bridging unlikely communities and building empathy through storytelling.

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