Hilgers pointed to efforts by foreign billionaires to funnel money into statewide ballot initiatives illegally, which he has challenged in court.

The Respect Nebraska Voters Coalition is advocating for a change in the state constitution to require a four-fifths majority in the legislature to alter voter-approved initiatives.

Nebraska independent Dan Osborn is again challenging a Republican senator in the deep-red state. He may be in for a different race this time.

High Turnout Wide Margins recently traveled to Fort Lauderdale, Florida, for the 2025 summer convening of the Partnership for Large Election Jurisdictions [PLEJ], and spoke with election officials from across the county — and world -- about the elections work they are doing in their communities.

Former President Joe Biden said in a post-election speech in Nebraska the "Democratic Party is back" and accused Donald Trump of wrecking the Constitution.

State Sen. Merv Riepe of Ralston, a known swing vote, confirmed he will seek re-election to the Nebraska Legislature in 2026.

Kid Governor is new to Nebraska. Fifth-grade teacher Ben Billisbach at Meadows Elementary helped organize the election. “I was really excited hearing the actual election aspect where kids got to actually vote, be a part of an actual election. And being 10 or 11 years old is pretty cool,” Billisbach said.

The endorsement comes months earlier than the last time nonpartisan Dan Osborn ran for Congress against GOP U.S. Sen. Deb Fisher in 2024.