LWV of Nebraska, Money in Politics in Nebraska - Parts 1 and 2

Date Study Completed

4/2019

Name of Submitting League

LWV of Nebraska

Title of Study

Money in Politics in Nebraska

Summary of Study

Part 1 of the study is an examination of the 2016 Nebraska State Legislative races to determine the extent that money alone determines the outcome. It was found that in 70 % of the contested races, winners raised twice as much as the losers and got their money primarily from large donations from "non-individuals". Part 2 of the study was a comparison of campaign finance laws between Nebraska and surrounding states.

League or Contact Email Address

lwv-ne@inebraska.com

League or Contact Phone Number

402-475-1411