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Voter ID on the ballot, but Nebraska Legislature would determine details of the law

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Voter ID on the ballot, but Nebraska Legislature would determine details of the law

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Voter ID petition, 7.7

Sen. Julie Slama carries boxes of signatures after a news conference hosted by Citizens for Voter ID at the state Capitol on July 7.

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Chris Dunker | Lincoln Journal Star

On Tuesday, Nebraskans will be asked whether they want to change the state constitution to require voters to show photo identification before casting a ballot in all future elections.

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