Initiative Measure 432
BALLOT LANGUAGE
WHAT IT MEANS
ARGUMENTS FOR AND AGAINST
For
- "Requiring an ID is a common sense move which is already required to do everyday activities like purchase alcohol, board a plane, set up a bank account, apply for government benefits like SNAP or Medicaid, pick up a prescription, and rent or buy a house or car. Requiring IDs to cast a vote will ensure election integrity and increase voter confidence in the process." 2022 NE General Election SOS Informational Pamphlet (Robert B. Evnen)
- "What’s
clear to me, after working on this issue as a state lawmaker, is that
Nebraskans want Voter ID, and special interests do not. The special interests may have influence in the Capitol, but the
voters and Nebraska’s Second House will have the last word. That’s why
we are taking this straight to the people." Nebraska Senator Julie Slama, Citizens For Voter ID
- “Voter ID is something that will help
people know that elections are secure. An ID is not
something that’s too high a bar for people to have.” Governor Pete Ricketts, Nebraska Examiner, September 19, 2022
Against
- "This constitutional amendment imposes severe restrictions on your right and ability to vote. It is unnecessary; no cases of voter impersonation have ever been found in Nebraska’s elections. This amendment does not specify the type of ID required and tasks the Legislature to decide." 2022 NE SOS Informational Pamphlet (Robert B. Evnen)
- "Bottom line, we have the right to vote. Without hindrance or impediment
to exercise that right to vote. We know that many voters may lack ID for many different
reasons. This policy would infringe on their right to vote." Heather Engdahl, Civic Nebraska
- "The voter restriction amendment would cost Nebraska taxpayers millions of dollars. Elections in Nebraska are already conducted efficiently, securely and with integrity. If passed the voter restriction amendment will make voting more complicated." League of Women Voters of Nebraska
ENDORSEMENTS
For
Pete Ricketts (Conservative)
Julie Slama (Conservative)
Nebraska Taxpayers for Freedom (Conservative)
Citizens for Voter ID (Conservative)
Mike Groene (Conservative)
Against
Human Rights Campaign PAC (Liberal)
Civic Nebraska (Liberal)
League of Women Voters of Nebraska (Liberal)
Preston Love, Jr. (Liberal)
Nebraska Democratic Party (Liberal)
FINANCIAL BACKING
The following information provides insight into the money being spent to pass or defeat the ballot measure.
For
Committees formed to SUPPORT Initiative Measure 432:
Selected Contributions TO Citizens for Voter ID include:
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Marlene
Ricketts, Omaha, NE
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Sandhills
Global, Inc., Lincoln, NE
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Thomas
Peed, Lincoln, NE
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Harold Daub, Jr., Omaha, NE
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Tom
Cabela, Lincoln, NE
Against
Committees formed to OPPOSE Initiative Measure 432:
NEBRASKANS FOR FREE AND FAIR ELECTIONS
Contributions TO Nebraskans for Free and Fair Elections include:
- ACLU Nebraska Foundation, Inc., Lincoln, NE
- Civic Nebraska, Lincoln, NE
- Nebraska Appleseed Center For Law in the Public Interest, Lincoln, NE
- Nebraska Civic Engagement Table, Lincoln, NE
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ACLU of
Nebraska, Inc.,
Lincoln, NE
OTHER INFORMATION
For
Entities and sources supporting Initiative 432
The following source and information is neither for or against Initiative 432:
The following quote and source is neither for or against Initiative 432:
- "...on a panel data set with 1.6 billion observations, 2008–2018, we find that the laws have no negative effect on registration or turnout, overall or for any group defined by race, gender, age, or party affiliation. These results hold through a large number of specifications." Oxford Academic's The Quarterly Journal of Economics by Enrico Cantoni, Vincent Pons, "Strict Id Laws Don’t Stop Voters: Evidence from a U.S. Nationwide Panel, 2008-2018"
Against
Entities and sources opposing Initiative 432
The following source and information is neither for or against Initiative 432: