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Nebraska's unprecedented ballot battle on abortion raises concerns about voter confusion

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Nebraska's unprecedented ballot battle on abortion raises concerns about voter confusion

• Erin Bamer Omaha World-Herald
• Oct 20, 2024
• Oct 20, 2024
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With abortion rights a key issue on the ballots of multiple states this year, Nebraska stands unique as the only one to have two initiatives actively competing against each other.

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Uyen Thi Tran sits with her arm around her daughter during a public hearing Tuesday on Initiative 439 at the Capitol in Lincoln. Nebraska voters will decide on competing abortion ballot measures, Initiatives 434 and 439.

MEGAN NIELSEN, OMAHA WORLD-HERALD

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Attendees listen during a public hearing Tuesday on Initiative 434 at the Capitol. Nebraska voters will decide on competing abortion ballot measures, Initiatives 434 and 439.

MEGAN NIELSEN, OMAHA WORLD-HERALD

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Photos: Hearings on competing Nebraska abortion ballot measures

Rebecca Shwend holds her daughter Chiara Schwend, six months, during a public hearing on Initiative Measure 434 at the Nebraska State Capitol in Lincoln on Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2024. Nebraska voters will decide on competing abortion ballot initiatives 434 and 439.

MEGAN NIELSEN, THE WORLD-HERALD

Allie Berry, campaign manager for Initiative 439, gives the opening statement against Initiative Measure 434 during a public hearing at the Nebraska State Capitol in Lincoln on Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2024. Nebraska voters will decide on competing abortion ballot measures 434 and 439.

MEGAN NIELSEN, THE WORLD-HERALD

Rebecca Shwend holds her daughter Chiara Schwend, six months, as she speaks in favor of Initiative Measure 434 during a public hearing at the Nebraska State Capitol in Lincoln on Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2024. Nebraska voters will decide on competing abortion ballot measures 434 and 439.

MEGAN NIELSEN, THE WORLD-HERALD

Andi Curry Grubb, executive director for Planned Parenthood Advocates of Nebraska, speaks in favor of Initiative 439 and against Initiative Measure 434 during a public hearing at the Nebraska State Capitol in Lincoln on Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2024. Nebraska voters will decide on competing abortion ballot measures, Initiatives 434 and 439.

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Uyen Thi Tran sits with her arm around her daughter during a public hearing Tuesday on Initiative 439 at the Capitol in Lincoln. Nebraska voters will decide on competing abortion ballot measures, Initiatives 434 and 439.

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Wayne Bena, Deputy Secretary of State for Elections, mediates a public hearing on Initiative Measure 434 at the Nebraska State Capitol in Lincoln on Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2024. Nebraska voters will decide on competing abortion ballot measures, Initiatives 434 and 439.

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Attendees listen during a public hearing on Initiative Measure 439 at the Nebraska State Capitol in Lincoln on Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2024. Nebraska voters will decide on competing abortion ballot measures 434 and 439.

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Kate Leising wears a shirt that reads “Pray to end abortion” as she speaks against Initiative Measure 439 during a public hearing at the Nebraska State Capitol in Lincoln on Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2024. Nebraska voters will decide on competing abortion ballot measures 434 and 439.

MEGAN NIELSEN, THE WORLD-HERALD

Attendees listen during a public hearing Tuesday on Initiative 434 at the Capitol. Nebraska voters will decide on competing abortion ballot measures, Initiatives 434 and 439.

MEGAN NIELSEN, OMAHA WORLD-HERALD

Brenna Grasz gives the opening statement against Initiative Measure 439 during a public hearing at the Nebraska State Capitol in Lincoln on Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2024. Nebraska voters will decide on competing abortion ballot measures 434 and 439.

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Dr. Catherine Brooks gives the opening statement in favor of Initiative Measure 434 during a public hearing at the Nebraska State Capitol in Lincoln on Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2024. Nebraska voters will decide on competing abortion ballot measures 434 and 439.

MEGAN NIELSEN, THE WORLD-HERALD

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To help readers make informed decisions in the upcoming general election, the Lincoln Journal Star will profile candidates in five legislative districts, the 1st Congressional District and the Lancaster County Board, among others. We have also provided coverage on the six statewide ballot issues.

A Voter’s Guide, where candidates were invited to respond to questions, was published in Sunday’s newspaper and is available online at https://journalstar.com/elections.

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