Overseas Nebraskans Win Voting Rights | Omaha News

A Nebraska court just sided with a quirky voting law that lets U.S. citizens born abroad to Nebraska parents register and vote — even if they’ve never lived in the state. The Republican National Committee challenged it, claiming it diluted votes, but the judge ruled it’s constitutional, citing history and a hypothetical scenario where intent to return counts. Only 116 overseas voters are registered under this law — just six voted in the last primary — making it a tiny slice of the state’s million-plus electorate. With Election Day fast approaching, those voters can now cast their ballots without legal hurdles. 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/4c7ef00c8c2dd47a