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As applications for early voting ballots start to go out to citizens and the state prepares for the primary election, the White House is raising questions about the future of elections. President Donald Trump said “the Republicans ought to nationalize the voting” in an interview with Dan Bongino. The White House later said that the President was referring to voter ID laws. Nebraska Secretary of State Bob Evnen said it is important to have a voter show identification when they go to cast their ballot. “It’s very important that we assure ourselves that non-citizens are not voting, but we don’t need to nationalize elections to do it,” Evnen said. Douglas County Election Commissioner Danielle Jensen echoed that. “We’re very supportive of secure elections, and in Nebraska, we do an excellent job with our voter ID laws that we already have in place,” Jensen said. Jensen said Article 1 of the Constitution is clear that states have the authority to run elections. “Congress may adopt some regulations over it, but it would be a constitutional issue if anything were to go beyond that,” Jensen said. Evnen and Jensen agree Nebraska’s elections are secure. Jensen said the state has not seen any large amounts of voter fraud. “Our processes are so detailed when we’re verifying somebody’s status and eligibility, even in the absentee ballot processing, we are very careful and have lots of checks and balances throughout that, too,” Jensen said. Sarpy County Election Commissioner, David Jones, said he agrees with Evnen. “I am in agreement with the Secretary of State and will fully support and follow their direction and guidance. Under the Elections Clause, Article I of the United States Constitution—the authority to regulate elections is vested in the states. It is our priority to ensure that elections remain safe, secure, and accessible. Nebraska already has Voter ID requirements in place, which significantly contribute to the integrity and security of our electoral process,” Jones wrote in a statement to KETV. 2024 was the first election season in which Nebraska’s voter ID law was active. For a list of accepted forms of ID, click here. Make sure you can always see the latest news, weather, sports and more from KETV NewsWatch 7 on Google search.NAVIGATE: Home | Weather | Local News | National | Sports | Newscasts on demand |
As applications for early voting ballots start to go out to citizens and the state prepares for the primary election, the White House is raising questions about the future of elections.
President Donald Trump said “the Republicans ought to nationalize the voting” in an interview with Dan Bongino. The White House later said that the President was referring to voter ID laws.
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Nebraska Secretary of State Bob Evnen said it is important to have a voter show identification when they go to cast their ballot.
“It’s very important that we assure ourselves that non-citizens are not voting, but we don’t need to nationalize elections to do it,” Evnen said.
Douglas County Election Commissioner Danielle Jensen echoed that.
“We’re very supportive of secure elections, and in Nebraska, we do an excellent job with our voter ID laws that we already have in place,” Jensen said.
Jensen said Article 1 of the Constitution is clear that states have the authority to run elections.
“Congress may adopt some regulations over it, but it would be a constitutional issue if anything were to go beyond that,” Jensen said.
Evnen and Jensen agree Nebraska’s elections are secure. Jensen said the state has not seen any large amounts of voter fraud.
“Our processes are so detailed when we’re verifying somebody’s status and eligibility, even in the absentee ballot processing, we are very careful and have lots of checks and balances throughout that, too,” Jensen said.
Sarpy County Election Commissioner, David Jones, said he agrees with Evnen.
“I am in agreement with the Secretary of State and will fully support and follow their direction and guidance. Under the Elections Clause, Article I of the United States Constitution—the authority to regulate elections is vested in the states. It is our priority to ensure that elections remain safe, secure, and accessible. Nebraska already has Voter ID requirements in place, which significantly contribute to the integrity and security of our electoral process,” Jones wrote in a statement to KETV.
2024 was the first election season in which Nebraska’s voter ID law was active. For a list of accepted forms of ID, click here.
Make sure you can always see the latest news, weather, sports and more from KETV NewsWatch 7 on Google search.
NAVIGATE: Home | Weather | Local News | National | Sports | Newscasts on demand |
