People with felony records can now vote in Nebraska - and it could help tip the balance in November
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Nebraska’s top election official had no authority to strip voting…
Margery A. Beck, The Associated Press
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People with felony records can vote in Nebraska. Ruling could help tip the balance on Nov. 5
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Nebraska’s top election official had no authority to strip voting…
Nebraska's high court says people with felony records can register to vote
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Nebraska's Supreme Court to decide if those with felony convictions can vote in November
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Competing measures to expand or limit abortion rights will appear on Nebraska's November ballot
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