Nebraska Considers Recall Amendment for Top Officials

Proposed constitutional change would allow voters to recall governor, attorney general, and state legislators.

Published on Feb. 11, 2026

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The Nebraska Legislature is considering a constitutional amendment that would allow voters to recall the state's top elected officials, including the governor, lieutenant governor, attorney general, state auditor, and all members of the Legislature. The amendment, introduced by four state senators, is aimed at providing a 'constitutional tool of last resort' for citizens to hold officials accountable between elections.

Why it matters

This proposed amendment reflects a growing trend in some states to give voters more power to remove elected officials from office outside of regular election cycles. Proponents argue it's necessary to address situations where an 'elected official acting in bad faith can do significant harm' before the next scheduled election.

The details

LR305CA would allow recalls for Nebraska's top state officials. The bill does not lay out the specific process for conducting recalls, instead leaving those details for the legislature to determine later if the amendment is approved. The proposal has received support from at least one member of the public, while some officials who would be affected, like the state auditor, say they need more time to consider the implications.

  • The Nebraska Legislature is currently considering the constitutional amendment.
  • If passed this session, the amendment would go before voters for final approval in November 2026.

The players

LR305CA

A proposed constitutional amendment that would allow voters to recall Nebraska's governor, lieutenant governor, attorney general, state auditor, and all members of the Legislature.

Loren Lippincott

A Central City state senator who is one of four senators who introduced the recall amendment.

Mike Hilgers

Nebraska's Attorney General, whose office declined to comment on the proposed amendment.

Mike Foley

Nebraska's State Auditor, who said he was not aware of the proposed amendment and needs more time to consider its implications.

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What they’re saying

“An elected official acting in bad faith can do significant harm in the years between elections. This is about providing voters with a constitutional tool of last resort when trust has been fundamentally broken.”

— Loren Lippincott, State Senator (wowt.com)

“On the surface, I have no immediate concerns.”

— Mike Foley, State Auditor (wowt.com)

What’s next

If the Nebraska Legislature passes the amendment this session, it would go before voters for final approval in November 2026.

The takeaway

This proposed constitutional amendment in Nebraska reflects a growing trend in some states to give voters more power to remove elected officials from office outside of regular election cycles, with proponents arguing it's necessary to address situations where an official may abuse their power before the next scheduled election.