LINCOLN- Nebraska dodged 'major problems' in preparing for the 2022 election after getting word that the census figures needed for redistricting will arrive mid-August, according to state election officials. Census figures, due to the pandemic, had been expected to arrive as late as Sept. 30, six months later than normal. Receiving figures that late could have caused major problems in preparing for elections, said Secretary of State Bob Evnen.

Aug. 16 is the new expected date of receiving census numbers which will allow the legislature to hold a session and get needed population information by the end of September. Senators are expected to meet in Special Session on redistricting in September, following the release of the data.

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