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<p>Hi, I'm Sarah Slattery, and I'm running to be your next Nebraska Secretary of State.</p><p>I believe deeply in our state and in the power of its people. I’m not a career politician—I’m a chef, an 18-year small business owner, a mom, and a lifelong Nebraskan who believes <strong>our government should focus on real performance and common-sense efficiency instead of partisan drama.</strong></p><h2>Rooted in Nebraska</h2><p>I was born and raised in Plattsmouth, the middle kid of two incredible parents, Mike and Barb. My childhood was shaped by youth sports, camping trips, classic Nintendo, and a solid Catholic education—18 years of it, to be exact, spanning St. John the Baptist in Plattsmouth, Gross Catholic High School in Omaha, and finally Creighton University, where I graduated with a BA in Graphic Design in 2004.</p><p>In 2009, I welcomed my daughter, Helen, into the world. Being her mother has been my fiercest challenge and my greatest gift. Today, we live just four blocks away from the very house I grew up in. When I'm not on the campaign trail, you can find us doing crafts together, playing board games, doing puzzles, or traveling to our family’s cabin up in the beautiful Nebraska Sandhills. (I’m also a frequent blood donor and the reigning 2025 Cass County Fair Salsa Champion!)</p><h2><span style="color: var(--color-text-accent-secondary); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text-accent-secondary);">An 18-Year Small Business Career</span></h2><p>My work ethic started early. I entered the workforce at 14 at our local one-screen movie theater, and over the years, I've done everything from copy editing for the <em>Plattsmouth Journal</em> to doing facilities management at OPPD power plants during my college summers.</p><p>In 2007, a new passion took hold: I wanted to cook. I went back to school for Culinary Arts at Metropolitan Community College (MCC), graduating as class Salutatorian in 2011, and later sharpening my leadership skills at the MCC Applied Leadership Academy in 2024.</p><p>Over the last 18 years, I have worked alongside my parents to build our family business, <strong>Slattery Vintage Estates</strong>, into a thriving agri-tourism destination in rural Cass County. I know firsthand what it takes to make a payroll, manage compliance, and navigate state regulations.</p><p>I’ve also proudly served as a school lunch lady on and off since 2015. Feeding our kids healthy meals has been an honor, and the school nutrition professionals I've worked with are some of the finest people I know.</p><p><strong>A Legacy of Service:</strong> In 2007, I joined the AmeriCorps National Service program, spending a year building homes in Omaha for Habitat for Humanity. It was one of the most difficult and rewarding experiences of my life, and it cemented my commitment to always showing up for my community.</p><h2>Standing Up for Our Communities</h2><p>When I see a system that's broken or an injustice in our community, I don't sit on the sidelines.</p><ul><li><p><strong>2022 Legislative Run:</strong> I ran for the Nebraska Legislature in LD2. While I didn't win, our grassroots campaign shattered expectations, and I made a promise to keep showing up for our community.</p></li><li><p><strong>Defending Our Libraries:</strong> In 2023, I successfully filed and led the petition paperwork to recall a local school board member who attempted to ban 52 books from our school libraries.</p></li><li><p><strong>Local Leadership:</strong> In November 2025, I was appointed to serve our community on both the Plattsmouth Library Board and the Plattsmouth Bridge Commission.</p></li></ul><h2><span style="color: var(--color-text-accent-secondary); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text-accent-secondary);">Why I'm Running for Secretary of State</span></h2><p>The Secretary of State's office handles the vital machinery of our state—from protecting our vote to helping small businesses grow and expanding international trade for our farmers.</p><p>Right now, public trust in this office is at an all-time low. Between throwing out valid ballot signatures and releasing our private voter data to the federal government, the current office holder has forgotten who they answer to. My opponent wants to double down on this by implementing a hyper-partisan playbook that treats Nebraska like a national political battlefield.</p><p><strong>I want to protect our elections, and protect your vote.</strong></p><p>We don't need Washington-style drama in Lincoln. We need a leader with real-world business experience who will cut the bureaucratic noise, secure our voting rights, and treat the citizens of Nebraska with the respect they deserve.</p><p></p>

<p>Nebraska is a state of independent thinkers and hard workers. But lately, hyper-partisan drama and bureaucratic red tape have gotten in the way.</p><p>I’m running for Secretary of State to bring common-sense leadership back to Nebraska. With an 18-year background as a small business owner, I am ready to protect your vote, support our local economies, and build an efficient state government that respects every citizen.</p>

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<p>Small businesses are the backbone of Nebraska's communities, and our farmers rely on strong international trade relations to sell their crops overseas. Both are vital if we want to keep our incredibly talented, Nebraska-grown young people right here at home to raise their families, instead of watching them move elsewhere.</p><p>I don’t just understand this from a policy perspective—I’ve lived it. For 18 years, I’ve been a professional chef and small business owner, helping build our family’s agri-tourism destination in rural Cass County. I know exactly what it takes to make a payroll, manage compliance, and navigate the red tape of state government.</p><p>As Secretary of State, I will bring that exact business-minded approach to Lincoln to modernize our operations and support economic growth.</p><h4><span style="color: var(--color-text-accent-secondary); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text-accent-secondary);">Bridging Business Licensing and Economic Growth</span></h4><p>Our office will focus on cutting the bureaucratic noise and treating business licensing as an economic catalyst, rather than a barrier:</p><ul><li><p><strong>Driving Economic Development:</strong> Faster, simplified licensing processes attract small businesses, encourage new ventures, and directly stimulate local job creation.</p></li><li><p><strong>Cutting the Costs of Inefficiency:</strong> Outdated, paper-heavy workflows cause unnecessary delays that stall new business openings and stifle local growth. Modernizing to digital, cloud-based software will allow 24/7 applications and renewals, minimizing delays for entrepreneurs.</p></li><li><p><strong>Leveling the Playing Field:</strong> A clean, standardized process guarantees that all businesses operate under the exact same rules, ensuring fair competition.</p></li><li><p><strong>Boosting Revenue and Trust:</strong> Efficient workflows lead to higher compliance rates, helping local communities reinvest in themselves. Reliable licensing also protects consumers, building public confidence in everyday industries from agriculture to healthcare.</p></li></ul><p><span style="color: var(--color-text); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text);"><strong style="color: var(--color-text); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text);">The Bottom Line:</strong></span> Nebraska's producers and business owners shouldn't be held back by slow paperwork and outdated tech in Lincoln when they're trying to compete globally. I’m running to build a Secretary of State's office that moves at the speed of actual business.</p>

<p>Our small businesses are the heartbeat of our towns, and our farmers feed the world. <span style="color: var(--color-text-accent-primary); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text-accent-primary);"><strong style="color: var(--color-text-accent-primary); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text-accent-primary);">When they thrive, our economy thrives.</strong></span> It’s that simple. And most importantly, that is how we build a state where our homegrown kids <span style="color: var(--color-text); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text);">can see a bright future.</span></p><p>Let’s give them every reason to stay, build their careers, and raise the next generation of Nebraskans right here at home!</p>

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<p><a href="https://www.ketv.com/article/republican-national-committee-sues-nebraska-secretary-of-state/71686412" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Read the entire article here. </a></p>

<p>"What this lawsuit is, is a direct attack on those children of people who have dedicated their life to the service of our country," said Dan Vicuña, with Common Cause. "These are U.S. citizens who happen to live overseas and, because of their parents, have clear ties to Nebraska." [...] <br>"Rather than <strong>having candidates that voters can get excited about and get behind, <em>they </em>would rather suppress the votes,"</strong> Slattery said."<br></p>

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<h4>Republican National Committee sues Nebraska Secretary of State over 2010 election law</h4>

<h4>Independence Weekend Meet &amp; Greet in Long Pine!</h4>

<p>Come on out to meet Nebraska Secretary of State (SoS) candidate Sarah Slattery!</p><p>In addition to answering any questions you have about the SoS Office, Sarah will discuss her priorities of protecting your voting rights and modernizing the business services division.</p>

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<h4>Southeast Nebraska Candidate Forum</h4>

<p>Hear from Sarah and several other candidates for public offices in the Southeastern Nebraska region at this Meet &amp; Greet and Forum event in rural Saline Co.!<br></p><p>This event will be moderated by Radio Host Eric "EJ the DJ" Johnson, is coordinated by Damara Woitalewicz, and is hosted by private citizens not affiliated with any party or organization.</p>

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<p>Read the original story <a href="https://southeast.newschannelnebraska.com/story/313185545/tobias-candidate-forum-unites-candidates-with-statewide-aspirations-with-voices-of-local-voters" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">here</a>.</p>

<p><strong>"It’s incredible. I love rural Nebraska, I come from a rural county</strong> that happens to be between Lincoln and Omaha, so adjacent to the cities, but I love these small towns, these small communities. And it was great to see the turnout tonight [...] <strong>"It just goes to show that these people value being heard, being able to ask questions of candidates, and voting is a really big priority</strong> for them, and I know that I’m going to have to earn every single one of the votes that I’m going to get in November, so it was important for me to be here tonight," Slattery said. </p>

<h4>Tobias candidate forum unites candidates with statewide aspirations with voices of local voters</h4>

<p>I firmly believe that every eligible Nebraskan has a civic responsibility to vote. But the reality is, voting can feel intimidating or confusing for a lot of folks. Between ever-changing precinct locations and our newly instituted Voter ID law, there are massive information gaps that leave everyday voters looking for answers.</p><p>My opponent wants to use these shifts to implement a partisan playbook that alienates voters and takes away your voting rights. I want to protect our elections, protect your vote, and focus on common-sense efficiency that makes our government work for you.</p><p>One of the most practical ways we can close these gaps, boost voter turnout, and keep our elections secure is by implementing <strong>same-day voter registration.</strong></p><h4><span style="color: var(--color-text-accent-secondary); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text-accent-secondary);">Why Same-Day Registration Makes Sense for Nebraska</span></h4><p>Twenty-three states, including our neighbors in Iowa and Wyoming, already allow same-day registration, and they've seen incredible results. Now that Nebraska has a secure Voter ID law on the books, adding same-day registration is safer, easier, and more secure than ever before.</p><ul><li><p><strong>Secures the Process:</strong> By utilizing the current Voter ID framework, election workers can verify a voter's identity and register them securely right at the polling place.</p></li><li><p><strong>Cuts Bureaucratic Red Tape:</strong> It eliminates arbitrary registration deadlines that accidentally lock eligible, busy citizens out of the democratic process.</p></li><li><p><strong>Fixes Honest Mistakes:</strong> If a voter moves across town and forgets to update their paperwork, they shouldn't lose their voice. Same-day registration ensures honest mistakes don't cost a citizen their vote.</p></li></ul><p><strong>The Bottom Line:</strong> We don't need Washington-style drama or gatekeeping in Lincoln. We need a secure, modern system that encourages participation while protecting the integrity of every single ballot.</p><p><a href="https://responsivegov.org/research/how-same-day-voter-registration-reduces-election-litigation/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Here is a link</a> to a great resource discussing the benefits of same-day registration.</p><p></p><p></p><p></p>

<p>Between shifting precincts and the new Voter ID law, voting has gotten unnecessarily confusing. But instead of providing clarity, my opponent wants to ban mail-in voting and force our counties to hand-count every ballot.</p><p>This top-down, extreme playbook won't just throw our system into chaos and lead to higher error rates—it will cost Nebraska taxpayers millions of dollars.</p><p>I’m running to <span style="color: var(--color-text-accent-primary); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text-accent-primary);"><strong>bring common sense back</strong></span> to the process, protect your hard-earned money, and defend your right to vote.</p>

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<p>Nebraskans deserve to feel completely secure and confident when they make their voices heard. But right now, the public’s trust in the Secretary of State’s office is at an all-time low because the basic requirements of the job aren't being met.</p><p>Between tossing out valid ballot initiative petition signatures and releasing our sensitive, private voter data to the federal government, the current office holder has broken faith with the people of this state. Let’s be clear: following the law and respecting the will of the voters is not optional, and it is not up for personal interpretation. The citizens of Nebraska deserve a whole lot more respect than they have been given lately.</p><h4><span style="color: var(--color-text-accent-secondary); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text-accent-secondary);">What Erodes Trust?</span></h4><p>Trust isn't lost overnight, it’s worn away by specific failures in leadership:</p><ul><li><p><strong>Corruption, lack of transparency, and perceived unfairness</strong> in how everyday state business is handled.</p></li><li><p><strong>Misleading information</strong> and a flat-out failure to be responsive to public needs.</p></li><li><p><strong>A growing perception</strong> that officials are looking out for their own political agendas rather than acting in the public's best interest.</p></li></ul><p>My opponent wants to respond to these failures by implementing a partisan playbook that treats our local institutions like a national political battlefield.</p><p><span style="color: var(--color-text-accent-primary); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text-accent-primary);"><strong>I want to protect our elections, and protect your vote.</strong></span></p><p>When Nebraskans see a problem, we don't look to Washington for a script. We build a practical, independent solution. As your Secretary of State, I will work hard every single day to cut the political drama, focus on common-sense efficiency, and bring real trust and transparency back to the office.</p><p></p><p></p><p></p>

<p>Between tossing out valid ballot initiative petition signatures and handing over our sensitive, private voter data to the Trump administration, the basic requirement of <span style="color: var(--color-text); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text);">the job isn't being met</span>. Let’s be clear: following the law and <span style="color: var(--color-text-accent-primary); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text-accent-primary);"><strong>respecting the will of the people</strong></span> is not a suggestion or a matter of personal interpretation.</p>

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<p>After the initial parade was cancelled by the NAACP due to weather, we will be joining the celebration in August! This gives us more time to prepare and gather our fantastic 'Strolling with Sarah' team. If you would like to walk and talk with Sarah at the Juneteenth Parade, please go to our 'Volunteer' page and sign up. We would love to see you! </p>

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<p><strong>Let Sarah Serve You!</strong></p><p><strong>You can enjoy Chef Sarah's fantastic catering at this <u>ticketed</u> 80s/90s Prom event</strong> hosted by the NE Young Democrats.</p><p>After meeting Sarah, you can find: a photo booth, cash bar, guest speakers from around the region, live DJ, dinner and dessert (from Sarah!), temporary tattoo station, silent auction items, + more!</p>