LINCOLN- On Monday, the Nebraska Board of State Canvassers unanimously voted to certify the primary election results from May 14th with no contentions or state-level recounts. The board members accepted the nominations from local election officials deciding who would be placed on November's ballot. It was reported that voting went well across the state despite the implementation of new voter identification requirements, which voters approved in 2022.

The board is made up of the state's top elected officials including the governor, attorney general, secretary of state, state treasurer, and state auditor. They must certify state election results by law, which are provided by local officials who ensure reliability. It was noted that a routine audit completed afterward confirmed the accuracy of the results.

While there was one mishap that resulted in a few early voting ballots being sent out without the required signature from the county clerk, the mistake was corrected and most voters cast correct ballots. There were no automatic recounts at the state-level races, but there is a recount at the local level required by law. For the Regional Metropolitan Transit Board of Omaha District 1 seat, 11 votes separate second and third place, signaling the need for a recount.

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