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Press releases, statements and interviews from Scott Petersen.

Statement

Scott Petersen Signs Vice President Vance’s Pledge to Protect Americans from Fraud, Calls for Greater Election Transparency

Scott Petersen signs Vice President JD Vance’s pledge to protect Americans from fraud, calling for stronger government accountability, secure elections and greater transparency.

Interview

Scott Petersen Discusses Election Integrity, Voter Turnout and Defending Nebraska on 1110 KFAB

Scott Petersen joined Matt Kittle on NewsRadio 1110 KFAB to discuss election integrity, outside political spending and Nebraska's statewide races.

Perspective

The Back Office Behind the Movement

Fiscal sponsorship provides legitimate administrative infrastructure for nonprofit projects, but it can also make financial relationships harder for the public to see.

Perspective

Who Has Access to Nebraska's Election Systems?

Recent federal election-security developments raise an important question for Nebraska: who has privileged access to our election systems, voter data and infrastructure?

Perspective

What Kansas's SAVE Law Can Teach Nebraska

Kansas has adopted a new approach to citizenship verification and voter-list maintenance using the federal SAVE system.

Perspective

Protecting Nebraska’s Most Vulnerable Voters: Their Vote. Their Choice.

Every eligible Nebraskan deserves the opportunity to vote, and the assurance that the choice reflected on their ballot is truly their own.

Statement

Scott Petersen: Nebraska Should Act Now on Citizenship Verification

Following the Supreme Court’s decision allowing the expanded SAVE citizenship-verification system to proceed, Scott Petersen calls on Nebraska to act.

Perspective

CISA’s 2026 Election Infrastructure Security Plan Is a Warning, Not a Reassurance

CISA’s 2026 plan identifies vulnerabilities involving voter-registration databases, election software, vendors and insider access.

Endorsement

Governor Jim Pillen Endorses Scott Petersen for Nebraska Secretary of State

Governor Jim Pillen has endorsed Scott Petersen, saying he will be a strong partner in expanding opportunities for Nebraskans.

Endorsement

Nebraska Farm Bureau PAC Endorses Scott Petersen for Nebraska Secretary of State

Scott Petersen announced the endorsement of the Nebraska Farm Bureau Political Action Committee.

Endorsement

Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers Endorses Scott Petersen for Secretary of State

Attorney General Mike Hilgers praised Petersen’s commitment to the rule of law and transparent elections.

Endorsement

Nebraska State Auditor Mike Foley Endorses Scott Petersen for Secretary of State

State Auditor Mike Foley praised Petersen’s commitment to accountability and responsible stewardship.

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