Five Out-of-State Petition Circulators Arrested | Lincoln News

Five out-of-state activists in Lincoln, Nebraska, face felony charges for allegedly forging petition signatures and notarizing their own documents—a move that violates state law. Election officials flagged thousands of suspicious signatures, many of which were tossed out after verification, while investigators confirmed some signers never signed at all. Phone data even showed the accused were physically in Nebraska during alleged notarizations. Though no campaign organizers or notaries have been directly targeted yet, prosecutors are probing the entire operation, including whether a political consulting firm’s signature verification system failed. The Nebraska Secretary of State confirms none of the arrested individuals hold valid notary commissions, adding legal weight to the case. This scandal threatens public trust in petition-driven democracy—and the fallout could reshape how petitions are handled statewide. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/78d04ddc5a1bcb2c