The Law Sets the Floor. Leadership Sets the Standard.

What Nebraska’s Secretary of State Can Do... Right Now

Nebraska law is clear. The Secretary of State is the chief election officer, responsible for supervising elections, enforcing the law, training county officials, and ensuring transparency across all 93 counties.

Yes, statutes set the calendar. Yes, some changes require the Legislature. But here’s what voters deserve to know:

There is significant authority already in place to strengthen election integrity without passing a single new law.

The issue isn’t legal limitations.

It’s a failure to fully use the authority that already exists.

What Can Be Done Today
No New Laws Required

End Mass Mail Ballot Requests

There is no Nebraska law requiring statewide mass mailing of ballot request forms.

That was a policy decision, not a mandate.

A Secretary of State can:

End taxpayer-funded mass mailings
Return to request-only absentee voting
Reinforce elections as a deliberate, secure process

Secure Mail & Early Voting

Mail voting is part of Nebraska law.

But how it is administered is largely within the Secretary of State’s control.

That includes:

Signature verification standards
ID-related procedures
Training for county election officials
Audit and compliance oversight

A stronger approach means:

Higher verification standards
Consistent statewide enforcement
Reduced over-reliance on mail voting

Enforce Chain-of-Custody & System Integrity

Every ballot should be tracked and accounted for—from request to final count.

The Secretary of State has authority to:

Issue rules and guidance
Inspect county election practices
Enforce compliance with state law
Oversee election systems and vendors

That includes strengthening:

Ballot handling procedures
Transfer and storage controls
System access and accountability

Nebraska voters shouldn’t be asked to simply “trust the system.”

They deserve to verify it.

Rein In Drop Boxes

Drop boxes are not required across Nebraska.

The Secretary of State has the authority to:

Set uniform standards
Strengthen security requirements
Enforce chain-of-custody procedures
Provide guidance on placement and usage

This isn’t about eliminating access. It’s about ensuring security and accountability wherever ballots are handled.

Maintain Clean, Accurate Voter Rolls

Maintaining voter rolls is a core responsibility of the Secretary of State.

That means:

Proactive list maintenance
Use of state, federal, and interstate data
Removing outdated or ineligible registrations
Providing transparency to the public

Confidence begins with knowing only eligible voters are on the rolls.

What Real Leadership Looks Like

The difference isn’t theory. It’s execution. A Secretary of State who fully uses their authority can implement meaningful reforms immediately.

Full Chain-of-Custody Transparency

Statewide tracking for every ballot
Digital logs with timestamps, seals, and handlers
Public visibility into the process

Security You Can See

Surveillance at drop boxes and ballot processing locations
Retention and availability of footage
Clear documentation of ballot handling

Training & Accountability Across All Counties

Standardized statewide procedures
Required certification for election officials
Consistent enforcement of election laws

Real Audits. Not Check-the-Box.

Expanding audits based on the closeness of the race, not fixed percentages
Conducting full hand counts of entire races in selected contests
Using transparent, publicly verifiable random selection methods
Requiring independent bipartisan observers at every stage
Publishing complete methods, data, and results for public review

Public Transparency Dashboards

Regular reporting on voter roll maintenance
Ballot verification and processing data
Clear, accessible updates for the public

No more “trust us.”

You’ll be able to see it for yourself.

System Security & Vendor Oversight

Independent security assessments
Stronger accountability for election vendors
Clear enforcement of standards

This Isn’t About Changing the Law

It’s about using the law. Nebraska statutes provide the tools.

What’s been missing is the willingness to use them fully.

The Bottom Line

The law sets the floor. Leadership sets the standard.

Nebraska deserves a Secretary of State who will:

Use the authority already in place
Enforce the law as written
Deliver real transparency and accountability