US·United States·R
Bob Evnen
incumbent
active
Secretary of State, incumbent
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30 days ago
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Deep research · Exaupdated 30 days ago
Bob Evnen has not been convicted of or indicted for any crimes, nor has he been found liable for fraud, bribery, or financial misconduct. His career has faced the following controversies:
In 2024, an audit by the State Auditor questioned international trade mission expenses and reimbursements involving Evnen. In 2024, Evnen signed a non-binding memorandum of understanding with a Kenyan diplomat regarding trade and labor, which drew public backlash and a rebuke from the governor for lack of coordination.
Evnen has also faced criticism and unsuccessful legislative attempts to cut his budget after he shared sensitive voter data with the U.S. Department of Justice. Additionally, he has been subject to civil litigation regarding the initiative petition process and voting rights for individuals with past felony convictions, the latter of which resulted in an unfavorable court ruling.
Citations
Three candidates seeking to unseat Evnen as secretary of state | Nebraska Public Media
nebraskapublicmedia.org
Evnen deal with Kenya draws online backlash, Pillen rebuke
journalstar.com · 2025-09-12
Nebraska lawmakers seek details on secretary of state ‘negotiations’ with feds on voter data
www.1011now.com · 2026-01-01
Nebraska senators reject bid to cut Secretary of State’s budget after criticism for sharing voter data | Nebraska Public Media
nebraskapublicmedia.org
Can Nebraska’s secretary of state survive another challenge from the right?
www.wowt.com · 2026-05-11
Kuehn v. Evnen | Nebraska Judicial Branch
nebraskajudicial.gov
Bob Evnen
en.wikipedia.org · 2026-05-13
Nebraska Secretary of State pushes back against claims that 2020 vote was amiss
nebraskaexaminer.com · 2022-02-06
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