Petition Fraud Investigation Expands to All 2026 Nebraska-Wide Ballot Measures

Another out-of-state suspect arrested in Lancaster County fraudulent signatures investigation

U.S. Marshals have arrested a sixth suspect in Lancaster County’s fraudulent signatures investigation, with more arrests already made across several states.

More arrested as Nebraska petition fraud investigation expands to other movements

Lancaster County Chief Deputy Sheriff Ben Houchin announced his office's petition fraud investigation has expanded to the Fairness for Girls and Respect Nebraska Voters petitions.

Petition fraud investigation expands to all 2026 Nebraska-wide ballot measures

LINCOLN — The ongoing Lancaster County Sheriff’s Office investigation into possibly fraudulent petition signatures has expanded to all four statewide citizen-led initiatives. Chief Deputy Ben Houchin of the Lancaster County Sheriff’s Office announced the expansion at a Wednesday morning briefing.…

Sheriff's office expands petition fraud investigation, makes another arrest

Lancaster County Chief Deputy Sheriff Ben Houchin on Wednesday announced his office's petition fraud investigation has expanded to the Fairness for Girls and Respect Nebraska Voters petitions.

Sixth Arrest Made in Investigation over Fraudulent Signatures Found on Petitions - KFOR FM 101.5 1240 AM

Lancaster County Sheriff's Office badge. (Photo credit to Jeff Motz/KFOR News)LINCOLN–(KFOR Aug. 19)–New information was released Wednesday in the ongoing investigation into “thousands and thousands” fraudulent signatures on petitions being circulated for Lincoln and statewide initiatives. Lancaster County Sheriff’s Office Chief Deputy Ben Houchin told reporters a sixth suspect in the case, 28-year-old Michael Smith, was arrested in St. Louis, M…