Press Releases

Following the Supreme Court’s 6–3 decision allowing the expanded SAVE citizenship-verification system to proceed while litigation continues, Scott Petersen is calling for Nebraska election officials to promptly resume lawful verification work while protecting due process for eligible voters.

Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen has endorsed Scott Petersen for Secretary of State, saying Petersen will be a strong partner in expanding opportunities for Nebraska businesses, producers and communities.

OMAHA, Neb. — Scott Petersen, Republican nominee for Nebraska Secretary of State, today announced the endorsement of the Nebraska Farm Bureau Political Action Committee. The endorsement adds the support of one of Nebraska’s most prominent agricultural organizations to Petersen’s campaign for Secretary of State. “Nebraska agriculture is the backbone of our state, and I’m proud to earn the endorsement of the Nebraska Farm Bureau PAC,” Petersen said. “I’m grateful for the confid

Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers has endorsed Scott Petersen for Secretary of State, praising Petersen’s commitment to the rule of law, transparent elections, competent administration and public accountability.

Nebraska State Auditor Mike Foley has endorsed Scott Petersen for Secretary of State, praising Petersen’s commitment to accountability, responsible stewardship, transparent elections and efficient government.

Nebraska State Treasurer Joey Spellerberg has endorsed Scott Petersen for Secretary of State, praising Petersen’s private-sector experience, practical approach to government and commitment to serving Nebraska businesses and citizens well.

Nebraska farmer, rancher, business leader and national agricultural advocate Charles W. Herbster has endorsed Scott Petersen for Secretary of State, praising Petersen’s commitment to stewardship, free enterprise and defending Nebraska.

Lt. Gen. Michael T. Flynn, former Director of the Defense Intelligence Agency and 25th National Security Advisor of the United States, has endorsed Scott Petersen for Nebraska Secretary of State, citing Petersen’s commitment to transparency, accountability and secure, verifiable elections.

Nebraska State Board of Education member and longtime educator Lisa Schonhoff has endorsed Scott Petersen for Secretary of State, praising his commitment to civic education and the opportunity to help young Nebraskans better understand elections, government and citizenship.

Nebraska’s Republican National Committeeman William Feely and National Committeewoman Fanchon Blythe have endorsed Scott Petersen for Secretary of State, citing his judgment, character, grassroots relationships and commitment to earning public trust.

Dr. Douglas G. Frank, the scientist and election-integrity advocate known as the “Johnny Appleseed of Election Integrity,” has endorsed Scott Petersen for Nebraska Secretary of State, praising Petersen’s consistency, grassroots roots and commitment to transparent, verifiable elections.

Holly Kesler, founder of Kesler Consulting and a nationally active grassroots election integrity organizer, has endorsed Scott Petersen for Nebraska Secretary of State, praising his willingness to do the work, build relationships and put citizens at the center of election administration.

SD Canvassing leader Jessica Pollema endorses Scott Petersen, saying Nebraska and South Dakota can help lead the Great Plains in restoring election confidence.

Cybersecurity and election security expert Clay Parikh has endorsed Scott Petersen for Nebraska Secretary of State, citing Petersen’s commitment to transparency, verification and election systems that can withstand scrutiny.

National election integrity advocate and former U.S. Army Military Intelligence officer Seth Keshel has endorsed Scott Petersen for Nebraska Secretary of State, calling Petersen a grassroots champion with the potential to become a national leader in restoring confidence in American elections.

Scott Petersen issued the following statement after arrests were announced in connection with alleged fraud involving Lincoln charter amendment petitions, emphasizing that election integrity begins long before Election Day and calling for accountability, transparency, and strong verification safeguards.

LINCOLN, NE — Scott Petersen, Republican nominee for Nebraska Secretary of State, today voiced his support for the Republican National Committee’s lawsuit challenging a Nebraska law that allows certain individuals who have never resided in Nebraska to vote in Nebraska elections. The lawsuit, filed by the Republican National Committee alongside Nebraska voters, argues that Nebraska law currently permits certain individuals who have never lived in Nebraska, and in some cases ha

Scott Petersen announced full support for the newly released Model Election Laws Handbook, calling it a major step toward restoring public confidence through transparent, verifiable, and accountable elections.

Former Nebraska State Senator Steve Halloran explains how Nebraska’s voter ID law evolved during the legislative process and argues that loopholes weakened the original intent approved by voters. He calls for restoring stronger election integrity protections and accountability.

Voting machines create Cast Vote Records—digital logs of how ballots are counted. A recent court ruling declared them public records. Nebraska still refuses to release them, raising serious questions about transparency and trust.