AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoEarly Voting: Douglas County has seen nearly 5,000 more in-person early votes than at this point in 2022, while mail-ballot requests are down about 9,000. Democrats account for 47% of early votes cast, Republicans 33%, as of Oct. 23. Election Oversight: With a new secretary of state guaranteed after Bob Evnen’s primary loss, Republican Scott Petersen and Democrat Sarah Slattery differ on election security. Petersen says Nebraska’s systems have no proven problems but public confidence is a concern. Legislative Races: Property taxes are a major issue in several close contests, including the District 4 rematch in Douglas County and races in Districts 20 and 36. Ballot Measures: Nebraska voters will decide on online sports betting proposals, with opponents warning of addiction risks. Consumer Protection: Nebraska has joined the FTC and 19 other states in suing Dollar General, alleging the chain routinely charged customers more at checkout than advertised prices.
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