Nebraska secretary of state wants to hand over voter data to feds, but says lawsuit blocks it

[Omaha Steve]

Source: Nebraska Examiner

On KFAB, Secretary of State Bob Evnen broke silence on DOJ request, which he called proper.
By: Juan Salinas II - October 7, 2025 5:15 am

LINCOLN – Nebraska Secretary of State Bob Evnen last week weighed in on the latest request from the U.S. Department of Justice for the state’s voter registration data — showing a willingness to fulfill the request.

Federal officials have asked states for detailed information from their voter rolls, including names, dates of birth, driver’s license numbers and the last four digits of voters’ Social Security numbers, saying they want the information to ensure accurate voter registrations. Democratic-led states and some led by Republicans have declined or are pushing back against federal efforts to gather the data over state laws protecting data and privacy concerns.

Critics have questioned the safety and potential national security risks of letting any administration consolidate such voter data in one place.

In a Sept. 29 interview with KFAB, Evnen, after seeking guidance from Attorney General Mike Hilgers, said he was “fine” with handing over the voter data because the state’s maintenance practices are “complete and proper.”


Nebraska Secretary of State Bob Evnen. June 6, 2025. (Zach Wendling/Nebraska Examiner)

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