Nebraska Constitution Article VI (Suffrage)
Here’s a summary of Article VI – Suffrage from the Nebraska Constitution:
Nebraska Constitution – Article VI: Suffrage
Purpose:
Article VI establishes the qualifications, rights, and regulations related to voting and elections in Nebraska.
Key Provisions:
Right to Vote:
Every citizen of the United States, 18 years of age or older, who is a resident of Nebraska, has the right to vote.
Voting is free and should not be denied based on race, color, sex, or previous condition of servitude.
Qualifications:
Voters must be registered according to laws established by the Legislature.
The Legislature may regulate the registration process but cannot impose unreasonable restrictions.
Disqualification:
Persons convicted of certain crimes may be disqualified from voting until their rights are restored.
Persons adjudicated mentally incompetent by a court may be disqualified.
Elections:
The Legislature is empowered to prescribe the times, places, and manner of elections.
Secret ballots and other measures to ensure fair elections are mandated.
Absentee Voting:
Provisions for absentee voting are established, allowing qualified voters unable to be physically present to cast ballots.
Special Provisions:
The Legislature may enact laws to prevent fraud and preserve the purity of elections.
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