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A conservative group in Lincoln, Nebraska, faced a crushing blow when over 65% of their petition signatures were rejected by the county election commission, leaving them far short of the 4,000 needed for each of their three ballot measures—shifting election dates, expanding voting eligibility to nearby residents, and imposing term limits on city council. Despite submitting over 30,000 signatures, only about 10,000 were deemed valid. Supporters allege sabotage and unfair advantage, pointing to early celebrations from city officials as evidence of a rigged process. Undeterred, the group vows to restart signature collection before the September 3 deadline, confident voters back their reform agenda—even if the City Council must still approve the measures.

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