Committee advances one-word tweak to Nebraska Constitution on citizen voting

By: Zach Wendling

Outlets: Nebraska Examiner

Published: February 5, 2026

Words: 866

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 1 day ago

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LINCOLN — A legislative committee advanced a proposed amendment Wednesday that would change one word to two in the Nebraska Constitution about only citizens voting in elections.

Citizens are the only voters allowed already under the state constitution and state law.

The Nebraska Constitution gives voting rights to “every” eligible U.S. citizen at least 18 years old in accordance with other sections of law. Legislative Resolution 283CA, from State Sen. Barry DeKay of Niobrara, …

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