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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
- Chris Dunker | Lincoln Journal Star
- Nov 6, 2022
- Nov 6, 2022 Updated Dec 11, 2023
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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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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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