FACTOID # 1: The total number of state executions in 2005 was 60: 19 in Texas and 41 elsewhere. The racial split was 19 Black and 41 White.
 
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The Midwest > Nebraska > Government

NEBRASKAN GOVERNMENT STATS:   Top Stats   All Stats  
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2004 Election > Total votes as percentage 61.3% [27th of 51]
2004 Election > Voting age population 1,215,000 [38th of 51]
2004 Election > Youth voter turnout 42% [33rd of 41]
Electoral Votes 5 [35th of 51]
Gun Laws > Permits
The transfer certificate needed to receive a handgun is valid for up to 3 years and can be used for an unlimited number of purchases. State law does not provide for concealed firearm permits.
Gun Laws > Prohibited firearms
It is an offense, except under certain circumstances, to possess a sawed-off rifle or a sawed-off shotgun.
Seats in the House of Representatives 3 seats [38th of 50]
US gubernatorial elections, 2002 > Election results > Party
Republican
US gubernatorial elections, 2002 > Election results > Status Re-elected, 68.9%
US gubernatorial elections, 2006 > Elections > Incumbent Dave Heineman
US gubernatorial elections, 2006 > Elections > Party Republican
US gubernatorial elections, 2006 > Elections > Status Re-elected
US Senate elections, 1982 > Election summary > Incumbent Edward Zorinsky
US Senate elections, 1982 > Election summary > Opposing Candidates
Jim Keck (Republican) 28.5%
Virginia Walsh (Independent) 4.9%
US Senate elections, 1982 > Election summary > Party
Democratic
US Senate elections, 1982 > Election summary > Status R66.6% [4th of 28]
Western Governors Association > Current Western Governors > Current Governor Dave Heineman
Western Governors Association > Current Western Governors > Elected/took office 2,005
Western Governors Association > Current Western Governors > Party Republican
Western Governors Association > Current Western Governors > Seat Up 2,010

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SOURCES: U.S. Census Bureau, Current Population Survey, 2005.; CIRCLE, The Center for Information and Reasearch on Civic Learning and Engagement; FirstGov Official Government website; Bureau of Justice Statistics, 2003; The United States House of Representatives; Wikipedia: United States gubernatorial elections, 2002; Wikipedia: United States gubernatorial elections, 2006; Wikipedia: United States Senate elections, 1982; Wikipedia: Western Governors Association

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