Nebraska Republicans Helped Expand Mail Voting. Now some Want to Roll It Back.

Mail voting boosted turnout in rural Nebraska. Now its future is in question.

In 11 rural Nebraska counties, voting by mail is the norm. Election officials say switching back to polling places could strain budgets and make voting harder.

In Rural Nebraska, Mail Voting Saves Money And Boosts Access. Restrictions Could Change That.

For most of the 21st century, some of Nebraska’s smallest counties have conducted elections entirely by mail following bipartisan action to expand voting access. The effort has saved taxpayer money and made it easier for residents in the state’s most…

Nebraska Republicans helped expand mail voting. Now some want to roll it back.

Ballot drop boxes outside the Buffalo County courthouse and government center in Kearney, Nebraska. Unlike 11 smaller rural counties that conduct elections entirely by mail, Buffalo County voters must request a mail ballot.