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Nebraska Information on Voting:
Q: Who can vote?
A: To be eligible to vote, you must be a registered voter.
In the State of Nebraska, in order to register, you must:
 | Be a United States Citizen |
| Be at least 18 years of age or will be 18 on or before the first Tuesday
after the first Monday in November |
| Live in the State of Nebraska |
| Have not been convicted of a felony, or if convicted, your sentence and
parole have been completed longer than two years ago (Click
here to learn more) |
| Have not been officially found to be mentally incompetent
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Q: Where can I register to vote?
A: Registration information for residents of Douglas County
can be found on the Douglas County Election Commission website at
http://www.votedouglascounty.com.
You can also register to vote when applying for a driver’s license or
identification card at any Nebraska DMV or driver’s licensing offices.
Colleges, universities, and trade schools participating in federal student loan
programs also offer voter registration applications to enrolled students prior
to general elections.
Q: How can I register to Vote or get information on
deadlines and ID requirements?
A: Visit the Douglas County Election Commission web site at
www.votedouglascounty.com and
download a copy of the Voter Registration Form.
National NAACP Initiatives / Information on Voting:
KEY DISPARITIES THAT INFORM THE VOTER EMPOWERMENT PROGRAM
| In 2004, 67.9% of whites were registered compared to 64.4%
of blacks
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| In 2004, 60.3% of whites voted compared to 56.3% of blacks
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| In 2000 and 2004, the percentage of uncounted votes was
higher in minority neighborhoods with high poverty
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| Ballot initiatives are underutilized as a method of
promoting equity and the advancement of a progressive civil
rights agenda |
TO ACHIEVE THE CIVIC ENGAGEMENT GOAL, THE NAACP WILL:
| Ensure Voter Empowerment: Provide awareness, training, and
programmatic support to ensure registration, education,
administration, and election protection
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| Ensure Voters' Constitutional Rights are Protected: Promote
the constitutional right to vote, have it counted, and protected
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| Monitor Redistricting and Census Information: Assure fair
and proportional elected representation
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| Promote Ballot Initiatives to Address Social Justice Issues:
Ensure ballot initiatives advance progressive civil rights
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CURRENT INITIATIVES AND CAMPAIGNS
"ARRIVE WITH 5"
The NAACP's "Arrive with 5" campaign is a national
voter empowerment initiative aimed at increasing voter registration
and participation in the November 4th elections. Over the past two
election cycles, we have fought a valiant battle to register African
American voters and ensure that each ballot cast is counted but our
work is far from over. During these same election cycles we
witnessed a surge in African American voter turnout, but we also
realized the magnitude of voter suppression strategies that
continues to hinder our vote. In 2008, our goal is to increase the
overall African American voter turnout by 5% more than the 2002
African American turnout. As elections fast approach, now is the
time to prepare. Working in partnership with People for the American
Way, the NAACP asks participants to identify five (5) friends or
family members who are committed to helping register others to vote
and to "Arrive with 5" to the polls on Election
Day. Value your Vote by doing more than simply casting a ballot.
Help someone else register to vote and cast their ballots as well.
Together we can Value our Vote and Vote our Values!
NAACP PUBLICATIONS IN CIVIC ENGAGEMENT
NAACP Voter Empowerment Guide
NAACP Candidate Checklist
NAACP Election Issues Pocket Guide
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT CIVIC ENGAGEMENT
Q: Why Vote?
A: Voting is a fundamental right and a tool to
express your opinion about how the government should function and
who should be its leaders. By voting, you are exercising your right
to be a part of the decision-making process that determines who will
represent you, your family, and your neighbors at the local, state,
and federal levels.
Q: How can I help others register to
vote?
A: One of the best ways to help others register to
vote is to volunteer in a voter registration drive. Contact your
local NAACP branch to get involved!
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