# Nebraska Targets Ballot Fraud | Lincoln News

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Podcast: [Lincoln News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/lincoln-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7568434)
Published: 2026-09-04T11:07:08+00:00
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Nebraska’s governor and secretary of state are pushing to overhaul the ballot initiative system, targeting the pay-per-signature model since 2015 to combat widespread petition fraud—especially from out-of-state contractors. The push follows a major scandal in Lincoln where over 65% of signatures submitted by a reform group were invalidated, prompting warrants for some circulators and a lawsuit from the city against the AG. Independent candidates now face disqualification due to invalid signatures, while critics warn the move could silence public voices. Governor Pillen has long criticized initiatives as overly burdensome, favoring elected officials instead—but opponents argue this is an attempt to suppress civic engagement, calling for independent investigations into the fraud allegations. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/7bc090c142a82597

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