Initiative Measure 432

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PASSED

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CONSERVATIVE

BALLOT LANGUAGE

Shall the Nebraska Constitution be amended to require that, before casting a ballot in any election, a qualified voter shall present valid photographic identification in a manner specified by the Legislature?

WHAT IT MEANS

A vote “FOR” will amend the Nebraska Constitution to require that, before casting a ballot in any election, a qualified voter shall present valid photographic identification in a manner specified by the Legislature. A vote “AGAINST” means the Nebraska Constitution will not be amended in this manner.

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

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:

CITIZENS FOR VOTER ID

Selected Contributions TO Citizens for Voter ID include:

  • Marlene Ricketts, Omaha, NE
  • Sandhills Global, Inc., Lincoln, NE
  • Thomas Peed, Lincoln, NE
  • Harold Daub, Jr., Omaha, NE
  • 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
  • ACLU of Nebraska, Inc., Lincoln, NE

OTHER INFORMATION

For

Entities and sources supporting Initiative 432

The following quote and source is neither for or against Initiative 432:

Against

Entities and sources opposing Initiative 432

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