(NE) The Voter ID bill is dead, and your calls and emails made the difference!

[Omaha Steve]

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The Voter ID bill is dead, and your calls and emails made the difference!

Thanks largely to your work, the Voter ID bill (LB239) was stopped in the Nebraska unicameral. After a spirited debate that began Tuesday night, the bill fell three votes short of the 33 needed to move it forward and has been put aside for this year.

I headed down to the capitol before the debate and noticed that there was a change in tone among some legislators. While I won't name names, it's safe to say that your calls and emails helped them see that Nebraskans do not want or need laws that restrict access to voting.

You've heard about the damage this bill would do, how it would disenfranchise minority groups, seniors, students, and low-income voters. Needless to say, this is a victory. It reminds us that when concerned citizens come together, the legislature has no choice but to hear our voice.

Thanks for all you do,

Jack Gould
and the rest of the team at Common Cause Nebraska

[pinboy3niner]

1. Power to the people, Steve

Thanks for all you're doing in Nebraska--and good luck in your campaign!