In the aftermath of the 2020 Election, investigations by the FBI and the Department of Justice found no evidence of widespread voter fraud. Nonetheless, election security remains a primary concern for many Nebraska voters, according to KETV.
Nebraska Secretary of State Bob Evnen, a Republican, has actively debunked claims of extensive fraud, emphasizing the integrity of the state’s electoral process. In 2023, he testified in Washington, D.C., stating, “Our election officials across the state did an exemplary job of conducting an accurate and secure election.” His website features a presentation titled “Fake vs. Fact: Setting the Record Straight about Nebraska’s Elections.”
Evnen noted that a post-election audit revealed discrepancies in only 11 out of over 48,000 ballots counted by hand, most due to voters marking their choices too lightly. To maintain election integrity, Nebraska employs rigorous testing procedures for ballot counting machines, including multiple tests and mock elections, as well as post-election audits in 10% of precincts.
Concerns about early voting, mail-in ballots, and potential cyber attacks have also been addressed. Evnen reassured the public that ballot counting machines and result-compiling computers are never connected to the internet. Data transfers utilize flash drives secured with military-grade encryption.
Evnen warned that while direct fraud is minimal, foreign entities like Russia, China, and Iran are engaged in disinformation campaigns to sow division among voters, aiming to manipulate public sentiment rather than directly interfering with the election process.