Nebraska independents will be able to vote in Democratic primary election

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By Martha Stoddard / World-Herald bureau Published Monday, February 17, 2014 at 2:56 pm / Updated at 3:00 pm

LINCOLN — Starting this year, you won't have to be a Democrat to vote in the Democratic Party primary election.

The Nebraska Democratic Party leadership has decided to let independents cast ballots in the primary for all levels of elected offices.

Vince Powers, the state Democratic Party chairman, said the decision to open up the primary is part of the Democrats' efforts to encourage voter turnout.

“This vote emphasizes the openness of our party and the great importance we place on the political process and voter participation in all elections,” he said.

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