Nebraskans will have a choice that will impact elections moving forward: whether or not voters will have to show a photo ID at their polling places.
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - In under a month, Nebraskans will have a choice that will impact elections moving forward: whether or not voters will have to show a photo ID at their polling places before getting their ballot.
“This is a common sense way we can reinforce trust Americans have in our voting system,” Governor Pete Ricketts said.
It’s been a contentious debate between some of Nebraska’s top elected officials and advocates for voting rights.
“This isn’t an initiative that’s needed, it’s not a law that’s needed,” Steve Smith with Civic Nebraska said.
The petition drive for ballot initiative 432, was sponsored by Julie Slama, who declined at interview.
But Ricketts, also a vocal supporter, said requiring an ID is a natural solution to a lack of trust in elections.
“You need a photo ID to buy over the counter Sudafed, to cash a check, to drive a car. these are all every day life things,” Ricketts said. “So why shouldn’t we protect our voting system in the same way.”
Opponents said the initiative wouldn’t protect elections, but harm them.
‘Voting is a fundamental right. And it’s the foundation of all of our rights,” Jane Seu, an attorney for ACLU Nebraska said. “It’s the core principle of our democracy. policies like this, you know, negatively impact the process, it complicates it, it keeps people from accessing the polls when...
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