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Campaign Connection 2024 is the home for Nebraska Public Media News coverage of the 2024 elections.

Campaign Connection 2024 provides you with the resources to inform those decisions. You'll find on this page our election-related Signature Stories, as well as links to national media coverage, podcasts and political party blogs. 

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Fact check: A look into statements made by congressional candidates Bacon and Vargas during debate
We look behind some of the claims and counterclaims made by Rep. Don Bacon and state Sen. Tony Vargas in their race in Nebraska's Second Congressional District.
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Poll: Plurality of Nebraskans support both abortion measures, majority reject school vouchers
A poll released earlier this week revealed the political opinions of Nebraskans. Nebraska Public Media's Dale Johnson spoke with Holly Edgell and Daniel Wheaton of the Midwest Newsroom to dive deep into the crosstabs of the poll of 1,000 registered Nebraska voters.
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With lengthy ballot for general election, groups focus on voter education
November’s ballot is unique from past elections for a few reasons. Two senators are up for election for the first time in decades, and there are also several ballot measures. Here’s how that has impacted voting education this year.
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Bacon and Vargas clash on abortion, public safety issues in second debate
Tony Vargas touted his record of cutting taxes in the Unicameral and criticized Don Bacon for cosponsoring the Life At Conception Act three times. Bacon spoke about his ability to work across the aisle in Washington, while accusing Vargas of being anti-police.
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Nebraska Debate: 2nd Congressional District 2024
Debate between candidates for Nebraska's Second Congressional District
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New US citizens in Nebraska say they're looking forward to voting this election
Every month tens of thousands of people go through the process to become U.S. citizens, with hundreds choosing to have their naturalization ceremony in Nebraska. Dozens of new Americans in Grand Island became U.S. citizens this year with a main goal in mind: participating in the election.
Early voting now available at county election offices
Nebraskans can vote early in person for the general election at their county election office through Monday, Nov. 4.
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Here’s what Midwest voters say about abortion, climate change, and other key issues
A new survey from The Midwest Newsroom and Emerson College Polling Center asked registered voters in Iowa, Kansas, Missouri and Nebraska about measures on Nov. 5 ballots as well as a variety of political, social and economic subjects.
State senator announces opposition to winner-take-all system for Nebraska’s electoral college votes
Nebraska is one of only two states that award an electoral college vote to the winner in each congressional district.
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Nebraska Debate: 1st Congressional District 2024
Congressional District 1 debate hosted by Nebraska Public Media News
Nebraska Public Media to broadcast 2nd Congressional District Debate
Republican incumbent Don Bacon will debate Democratic challenger Tony Vargas in the Ron Hull Studio at Nebraska Public Media in Lincoln during an hour-long debate on Oct. 8.
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Flood, Blood clash in 1st CD debate
Republican First District Congressman Mike Flood and Democratic challenger Carol Blood met for a debate Sunday.
Competing abortion ballot measures can appear on November ballot, court rules
Nebraska’s Supreme Court ruled that rival abortion initiatives can appear on the November ballot after determining neither ballot initiative violates the constitution.
Nebraska Supreme Court rejects challenge to remove private school scholarship referendum from ballot
The Nebraska Supreme Court rejected a lawsuit to remove a referendum seeking to repeal a private school scholarship program from November’s ballot. In its opinion, the court said the bill at the heart of the referendum is not an appropriation and does not meet an exception for referendums placed in state statute.
Nebraska Supreme Court hears case for restoring voting rights to people with felony convictions
The Secretary of State’s decision to stop registering individuals with felony convictions was heard by the Nebraska Supreme Court Wednesday morning.
Nebraska physicians challenge ballot initiative allowing abortion until fetal viability
In a letter, the group of more than 30 doctors said the ballot measure to allow abortion until fetal viability violates Nebraska’s single-subject law.
8/26/2024
Nebraska Public Media partners with media collective to host Congressional District 1 debate
Mike Flood and Carol Blood will take the stage at Nebraska Public Media’s Ron Hull Television Studio for a debate on Sept. 15.
8/23/2024
Small-town Nebraskans share memories of 'Coach Walz' as former teacher accepts VP nomination
Tim Walz was born in West Point, grew up in Valentine and Butte, went to college at Chadron State and taught high school in Alliance.
8/20/2024
Independent Dan Osborn submits petition for the November ballot
Independent Dan Osborn submitted his petition to the Nebraska Secretary of State’s Office, aiming to get his name on the ballot for United States Senate. Osborn is running against incumbent Deb Fischer.
8/19/2024
Fourth Osborn internal poll shows close race with Fischer
The poll, conducted by YouGov between July 31 and Aug. 12, showed Fischer with 43% and Osborn with 41% of support out of 500 registered voters.
8/16/2024
Voting rights for Nebraskans with felony convictions remain uncertain
Voting rights for Nebraskans with felony convictions are still up in the air for the November election following the state Supreme Court’s decision to hear a case on the constitutionality of recent decisions.
8/06/2024
Vice presidential candidate Tim Walz has strong ties to rural Nebraska
Current Vice President and Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris announced Tuesday that Minnesota Governor and Native Nebraskan Tim Walz will be her running mate in 2024.
8/06/2024
Harris taps Nebraska native Tim Walz as her running mate
Walz was born and raised in rural Nebraska and enlisted in the Army National Guard at age 17. He frequently points to his upbringing in a small community, noting that several of his cousins were classmates.
8/01/2024
Officials are seeking poll workers for the November election
Secretary of State Bob Evnen is encouraging younger voters to fill the gaps left by older poll workers who cannot serve at the polls anymore.
7/30/2024
Third-party U.S. Senate candidate drops out, endorses Osborn over Fischer
Legal Marijuana NOW Party candidate Kerry Eddy has ended her campaign for the U.S. Senate.
7/30/2024
Blocked bill to restore immediate voting rights for convicted felons draws lawsuit
The lawsuit asks to restore voting rights for people with felony convictions.

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