A new political party could be coming to Nebraska; state Democratic Party officials call foul

The person behind the party push is a registered Democrat
By: Juan Salinas II - June 29, 2026 3:33 pm

https://nebraskaexaminer.com/2026/06/29/a-new-political-party-could-be-coming-to-nebraska-state-democratic-party-officials-call-foul/

LINCOLN — There is an effort underway in Nebraska to gather enough voters’ signatures to form a new political party in the state.

The sponsor behind the push for the new party, called “Nebraska Working People Party,” is Robin Richards, according to paperwork obtained through the Secretary of State’s office.

The stated purpose of the Nebraska Working People Party is to provide Nebraska voters with a “political organization dedicated to advancing the interests of working families, middle-class Nebraskans, rural communities, small businesses, farmers, ranchers, and individuals seeking practical solutions to improve economic opportunity, strengthen communities, and promote responsive and accountable government.”

Organizers who want to create a new political party ahead of the November election have a July 15 deadline. The group would need to collect at least “one percent of the total votes cast for Governor at the most recent general election for such office,” according to state law. Which would be around 6,726 signatures.

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Baskets of ballots sit at a new ballot processing center in Thurston County, Washington, on Oct. 30, 2025. (Photo by Jake Goldstein-Street/Washington State Standard)