Day One
The road toJanuary 7, 2027.
Scott Petersen takes office as Nebraska’s Secretary of State on January 7, 2027. These are the commitments he begins on day one.
The transition
From election to oath of office.
Elected
Nebraskans elect Scott Petersen Secretary of State, 54% to 40% (unofficial, all precincts reporting).
Official canvass
County and state canvassing boards certify the results.
Sworn in
The term begins on the first Thursday after the first Tuesday in January, under the Nebraska Constitution.
Priorities
Day One priorities.
Begin a top-to-bottom audit of the office
A full review of every division to identify waste, outdated systems and unnecessary spending, with performance standards and measurable outcomes.
From the planStrengthen election security
Review chain-of-custody procedures, system access and vendor oversight, and expand post-election audits that examine the actual ballots.
From the planLaunch the Nebraska Business First Initiative
Faster filing and licensing turnaround, simpler forms, modern digital services and published performance benchmarks across the office.
From the planOpen the books
Plan public dashboards for voter-roll maintenance, ballot processing and office performance, and publish policies in plain language.
From the planListen first
Convene the Regulatory Review Roundtable and agriculture stakeholder listening sessions to find what government can do better.
From the planServe all 93 counties
Engage county election officials directly, with consistent statewide procedures, training and certification.
From the plan
Follow the work
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