Nebraska General Election
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Registration Summary
Nebraska offers online voter registration. You can register by mail to vote in Nebraska by printing a voter registration form, filling it out, and mailing it to your local election office. You can also register to vote in person if you prefer.
Voting Summary
Nebraska allows any voter to request a ballot by mail. You can also vote in person. Nebraska offers early voting.
19 days to Election Day!
- Early voting has started! You can vote early until Nov 2. Dates and times may vary by location.
- Vote by mail: download and return your early-voting ballot request form by Oct 23.
- Some counties automatically send mail ballots to all active registered voters. See the “How do I vote by mail?” section below for more information.
- Visit the Nebraska website to find where to vote.
- You may need to show an ID when you vote in person. See the “Do I need to bring an ID?” section below to learn more.
Register to Vote
Check that you're registered to vote on Nebraska's website.
If you’re not registered:
- Tomorrow is the last day to register online!
- Tomorrow is the last day for your by mail registration form to be postmarked! If you haven’t already mailed your form, you can register in person until Oct 23.
How can I check the status of my mail ballot?
You can check the status of your ballot on Nebraska’s website.
How do election officials keep voting secure?
Election officials in your state and community are working hard to ensure the integrity of our elections. All states have implemented security measures to protect the vote.
Visit the Nebraska Secretary of State, Elections Division website to learn more about election security. If you’re interested in getting involved with elections in your community, contact your local election office to learn about opportunities in your area.
How do I vote in person?
Where can I vote on Election Day?
You can look up where to vote on Nebraska's site.
Can I vote early?
- Yes, early voting in person is offered in this election. You can choose whether to vote on Election Day or during the early voting period at your local election office, whichever is easier for you. This can be especially helpful if it would be difficult or not possible for you to vote on Election Day. Early voting locations may be less crowded, as well.
- Learn more about voting early in Nebraska.
What do I need to bring?
You will need to show photo ID to vote in Nebraska. Your ID must include your name and photo, and can be expired. The name on your ID isn’t required to match your voter registration exactly.
Acceptable forms include:
- Nebraska driver’s license or state ID
- photo ID issued by a postsecondary institution within the State of Nebraska
- photo ID issued by an agency or a political subdivision of the State of Nebraska
- hospital, assisted-living, nursing home, or any other skilled care facility record that shows your name and photo
- military ID
- tribal ID
- US passport
You may obtain a free ID for voting from the Nebraska Department of Motor Vehicles at a DMV location.
Voters without ID: If you are unable to provide ID, you will be able to vote a provisional ballot. If you cast a provisional ballot, you will need to provide a valid photo ID to your county election office on or before the Tuesday after the election. If you cannot get an ID due to disability/illness, religious objection to being photographed, or lack of documents to obtain a free state ID, due to significant difficulty or expense, you can complete a reasonable impediment certification.
Can I register to vote online?
- Nebraska offers online voter registration.
- To register online in Nebraska, you need a valid Nebraska State ID or Driver’s License. If you don’t have a Nebraska-issued ID, you can still submit a voter registration application by mail or in person.
Can I vote early?
Yes, Nebraska offers early voting in person.
- You can choose whether to vote on Election Day or during the early voting period at your local election office, whichever is easier for you. This can be especially helpful if it would be difficult or not possible for you to vote on Election Day. Early voting locations may be less crowded, as well.
When can I vote early?
- You can vote in person before Election Day between Oct 5 and Nov 2. Dates and times may vary by location.
Where can I vote early?
- Early voting locations may be different from where you vote on Election Day. Check Nebraska’s site to find where to vote early.
What do I need to bring?
You will need to show photo ID to vote in Nebraska. Your ID must include your name and photo, and can be expired. The name on your ID isn’t required to match your voter registration exactly.
Acceptable forms include:
- Nebraska driver’s license or state ID
- photo ID issued by a postsecondary institution within the State of Nebraska
- photo ID issued by an agency or a political subdivision of the State of Nebraska
- hospital, assisted-living, nursing home, or any other skilled care facility record that shows your name and photo
- military ID
- tribal ID
- US passport
You may obtain a free ID for voting from the Nebraska Department of Motor Vehicles at a DMV location.
Voters without ID: If you are unable to provide ID, you will be able to vote a provisional ballot. If you cast a provisional ballot, you will need to provide a valid photo ID to your county election office on or before the Tuesday after the election. If you cannot get an ID due to disability/illness, religious objection to being photographed, or lack of documents to obtain a free state ID, due to significant difficulty or expense, you can complete a reasonable impediment certification.
Can I submit voter registration forms by mail?
Yes, you can submit your voter registration application by mail using the National Voter Registration Form or the Nebraska voter registration form.
Once you confirm that you’re eligible to vote, print your form and fill it out.
To complete the National Voter Registration Form, use these instructions to fill out the following fields:
Box 6 - ID Number:
To submit a voter registration application by mail in Nebraska, you must provide your Nebraska driver's license number OR state ID number, if you have one. If you do not have either of these ID numbers, you must instead provide the last four digits of your Social Security number.
Box 7 - Choice of Party: You are required to register with a party to participate in Nebraska partisan primary elections. You should register with the party whose primary you would like to vote in. If you do not register with a party, you may select a party preference at primary elections and receive partisan ballots for Senate and House congressional races. Some parties may allow unaffiliated voters to participate in other primary contests.
Box 8 - Race or Ethnic Group: Leave blank. This information is not required.
If you are registering to vote for the first time in your county and submit your registration application by mail, federal law requires you to provide a COPY of proof of identification with your application OR show acceptable documentation when you vote. Acceptable forms of identification include a current and valid photo ID OR a current utility bill, bank statement, government check, paycheck, or government document that shows your name and address (dated within 60 days). More information about these requirements is available on the Nebraska Secretary of State website.
- You may be exempt from federal proof of identification requirements if you are entitled to vote by early-voting ballot under the Voting Accessibility for the Elderly and Handicapped Act or another federal law.
- Depending on your state, you may need to show additional identification when you vote, even if you meet federal identification requirements.
Once you’ve filled out all required fields on the form you selected, sign the completed form and send it to your local election office.
If you plan to return your application through the mail, be sure to mail your voter registration application before the deadline to ensure it's timely postmarked. Keep in mind that USPS might not postmark your mail on the day it's dropped off. You can also request a manual postmark at the counter of a USPS office. Find a USPS location near you.
How do I vote by mail?
In Nebraska, any registered voter can request to get a ballot by mail. Download your early-voting ballot form. Applications must be physically signed. You can also take a picture or scan your request and email it to your local election office.
Some Nebraska counties automatically send a ballot in the mail to all active registered voters. Visit the Nebraska Secretary of State, Elections Division website to see if your county mails ballots automatically.
We recommend you request your early-voting ballot at least two weeks before the Oct 23 deadline to make sure you have time to receive and cast your ballot before the election.
What should I do if I don’t get my ballot?
If you don’t receive your ballot in the mail, then contact your local election office.
How do I return my ballot?
- Read the instructions carefully on how to mark and return your ballot.
- You can return your ballot by mail or by visiting a dedicated drop off location.
- Find a ballot drop off location near you.
- If you choose to return your ballot by mail, the United States Postal Service (USPS) recommends that voters mail their completed ballots at least one week before the due date. Find a USPS location near you.
What do I need to do if I’ve moved?
What’s on your ballot depends on where you live, so your voter registration is tied to your exact address. If you’ve moved, you need to re-register with your new address.
How can I check the status of my ballot?
You can check the status of your ballot on Nebraska’s site.
Can I register to vote on Election Day?
Nebraska does not offer registration on Election Day.
Exception: If you were not yet registered and requested an early voting ballot from your local election office before the third Friday before the election, you may return a voter registration form provided with your early voting ballot on Election Day.
Can I submit voter registration forms in person?
- You can complete a voter registration application in person. Contact your local election office for information on when and where to register to vote.
- Learn more by visiting the Nebraska Secretary of State, Elections Division website or contacting your local election office.
What are key deadlines for this election?
Registration deadlines
- In-person at local election office : Oct 23 by 6:00 p.m. CDT
- Online : Oct 16 by 11:59 p.m. CDT
- By mail (postmarked by) : Oct 16
Absentee ballot deadlines
- Request ballot (received by) : Oct 23 close of business
- Return ballot by mail (received by) : Nov 3 close of polls
- Return ballot in person : Nov 3 close of polls
Do I need to bring an ID to vote in person?
You will need to show photo ID to vote in Nebraska. Your ID must include your name and photo, and can be expired. The name on your ID isn’t required to match your voter registration exactly.
Acceptable forms include:
- Nebraska driver’s license or state ID
- photo ID issued by a postsecondary institution within the State of Nebraska
- photo ID issued by an agency or a political subdivision of the State of Nebraska
- hospital, assisted-living, nursing home, or any other skilled care facility record that shows your name and photo
- military ID
- tribal ID
- US passport
You may obtain a free ID for voting from the Nebraska Department of Motor Vehicles at a DMV location.
Voters without ID: If you are unable to provide ID, you will be able to vote a provisional ballot. If you cast a provisional ballot, you will need to provide a valid photo ID to your county election office on or before the Tuesday after the election. If you cannot get an ID due to disability/illness, religious objection to being photographed, or lack of documents to obtain a free state ID, due to significant difficulty or expense, you can complete a reasonable impediment certification.
How do I see what's on my ballot?
View official ballot information on the Nebraska Secretary of State, Elections Division website, if available.
How do I get help registering to vote?
TurboVote can help you make your plan to vote. They can help you start the registration process, learn how to vote by mail, send you election reminders, and more.
Who can register to vote?
To register in Nebraska you must:
- be a citizen of the United States
- be a resident of Nebraska and of the county where you are registering; if you move to another county, you must re-register
- be at least 18 years of age or will be 18 years of age on or before the first Tuesday after the first Monday of November
- not be convicted of a felony and currently serving a sentence, either in Nebraska or another state or in federal court (your voting rights are restored upon completing your sentence, including any probation or parole term)
- not have been officially found to be mentally incompetent
How do I vote if I'm in the military or live overseas?
Active-duty military, their families, and overseas citizens can register to vote and request their absentee ballot using the Federal Post Card Application (FPCA). The FPCA can be returned to your election official by email, fax, or mail. Please contact your local election office for more information about delivery and return methods, including email and fax. You can also learn more about the FPCA by visiting the Nebraska Secretary of State, Elections Division’s website for military voters and overseas voters.
- Fill out the Federal Post Card Application (FPCA), or download a copy. Your local election office may have questions, so please provide an email address or phone number where they can reach you.
- Send the application to your local election office.
- It is never too early to submit an FPCA! Please do so as soon as possible.
- Please fill out and send back your ballot as soon as you receive it.
- States begin mailing absentee ballots at least 45 days before Election Day. If you haven't received your ballot by 30 days before Election Day, contact your local election office.
If after submitting your FPCA, your ballot does not arrive, contact your local election office first. Then:
- You can still vote using the Federal Write-In Absentee Ballot (FWAB). Print, sign, and mail your FWAB to your local election office.
- If you mail a FWAB and then receive your regular absentee ballot, you should complete and mail your absentee ballot also. Election officials will ensure that only one ballot is counted.
The Federal Voting Assistance Program offers additional information on military and overseas voting in Nebraska. You can also call 1-800-438-VOTE (8683) or email vote@fvap.gov
How can I check my voter registration status?
You can look up your voter registration record and verify that your information is correct using Nebraska's voter registration lookup tool.
How do I contact my state election office?
Which election office should I contact?
- In Nebraska, your local election office runs the elections in your area. They can help you with questions about registering to vote, voting by mail, and local elections.
- The Secretary of State, Elections Division oversees elections and election administration in Nebraska. They can help you with questions about voting in your state, election security, or issues you might have at the polls. If you have concerns about voter intimidation, reach out immediately.
How do I contact my local election office?
Visit your state’s site to find your local election office.