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Turnout in counties with all-mail elections far exceeds statewide average

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Turnout in counties with all-mail elections far exceeds statewide average

• Chris Dunker | Lincoln Journal Star
• May 21, 2022
• May 21, 2022 Updated May 23, 2023
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Voter turnout in Nebraska counties that conduct elections exclusively by mail reached 55% during the May 10 primary, exceeding the overall voter participation rate of 33.3%, an analysis of the results shows.

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Republican gubernatorial nominee Jim Pillen talks with supporters at his election night party on Tuesday in Lincoln.

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Nebraska Republican gubernatorial candidate Jim Pillen (right) speaks the Nebraska Farm Bureau's Mark McHargue during an election night party at the Embassy Suites on Tuesday in Lincoln.

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Mark McHargue of the Nebraska Farm Bureau speaks during an election night party for Jim Pillen at the Embassy Suites on Tuesday in Lincoln. 

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University of Nebraska Regent Jim Pillen accepts the nomination for the  Republican gubernatorial primary during an election night party at the Embassy Suites on Tuesday in Lincoln.

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Jim Pillen accepts the nomination after winning the Republican gubernatorial primary in May.

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University of Nebraska Regent Jim Pillen smiles to applause as he is named the winner of the Nebraska Republican gubernatorial primary during an election night party at the Embassy Suites on Tuesday in Lincoln.

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Mike Flood (center) raises his fist to applause after claiming the Republican nomination for the 1st Congressional District during an election night party at the Embassy Suites in Lincoln on Tuesday. His wife Mandi and son Brenden accompanied him on stage.

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A supporter of Mike Flood wears a pin for him and sticker for voting during an election night party Tuesday.

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Supporters of Republican gubernatorial candidate Charles Herbster wait for his speech Tuesday at Lincoln Station.

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Supporters of Republican gubernatorial candidate Charles Herbster wait for election results Tuesday at Lincoln Station.

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Republican gubernatorial candidate Charles Herbster gives a concession speech on Tuesday at Lincoln Station. 

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Republican gubernatorial candidate Charles Herbster greets a supporter after his concession speech on Tuesday at Lincoln Station. 

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Republican gubernatorial candidate Charles Herbster gives a concession speech on Tuesday at Lincoln Station. 

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Republican gubernatorial candidate Charles Herbster gives a concession speech, on Tuesday at Lincoln Station. 

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Republican gubernatorial candidate Charles Herbster greets a supporter after his concession speech on Tuesday at Lincoln Station. 

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A woman casts her vote in 2022 in Lincoln.

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A man casts his ballot on May 10 in Lincoln, Nebraska. 

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Election Day Voting 5.10

Terri Rotolo Hatch (right) helps a voter find their voting location at the Union at the University of Nebraska on May 10 in Lincoln, Nebraska. 

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Election Day Voting 5.10

Tim Brox fills out his voting ballot at the Redeemer Lutheran Church offices on May 10 in Lincoln, Nebraska. 

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Election Day Voting 5.10

Dave Hohbein places his vote at Lincoln North Star High School on May 10 in Lincoln, Nebraska.

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