Anti-abortion chalk art at Omaha Skutt High School not a violation of electioneering law, Douglas County Election Commissioner says
Anti-abortion chalk art at an Omaha high school, which is a polling place for the May primary, is not in violation of the electioneering law, according to the Douglas County Election Commissioner's office.
Omaha Skutt Catholic High School shared a photo on social media Tuesday morning depicting the chalk art, which the school said was done by SkyHawks for Life.
"Always a Great way to Start the Day when SkyHawks for Life chalk the sidewalks!! #prolife," the post reads.
Douglas County Election Commissioner Brian Kruse told KETV NewsWatch 7 that they consulted with the Nebraska Secretary of State's Office and confirmed the chalk is not in violation of the law because there is no issue or candidate associated with abortion in the May primary.
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Nebraska's statute regarding electioneering said it isn't allowed within 200 feet of any secure ballot drop box, and includes "literature or any writing or drawing referring to a candidate, officeholder, or ballot measure."
However, Kruse added that it won’t be acceptable in November if there is an abortion issue on the ballot.