Voting in Nebraska

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Presidential Primary Election

05/14/2024
Election Date
04/29/2024
Voter Registration Deadline (by mail - postmarked, online)
05/03/2024
Voter Registration Deadline (in-person)

Vote By Mail Deadlines

05/03/2024
Deadline to Request Ballot (Received by)
05/14/2024
Deadline to Return Ballot (Received By)

Early Voting Dates

04/15/2024
Early Voting Begins
05/13/2024
Early Voting Ends

The upcoming election is a presidential primary. Learn About Presidential Primaries

Polling place hours: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. CST

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How to Vote in Nebraska

Learn about all the options to vote in Nebraska to make a plan to vote that works for you!

Frequently Asked Questions

Nebraska Board of Elections Phone Number: (888) 727-0007

Nebraska Board of Elections Website

Having trouble at the polls?

Call or text: 1-866-OUR-VOTE

Register to Vote in Nebraska

Whether you are registering to vote for the first time, or need to update your address, name or party affiliation - we've got you covered!

Am I Registered?

Not sure if you are eligible to vote due to a felony conviction?
Click here to learn more.

Nebraska Frequently Asked Questions

Absolutely! You can check your voter registration online on Nebraska’s elections office website here, or you can contact the Board of Elections at (402) 471-2555.

It can take several weeks. Most states send out voter registration cards within 5 to 7 weeks after receiving the registration. If you do not receive a registration card in the mail, contact your state election office to confirm you are registered. Find your state’s contact information in our How to Vote in Your State section on this page! In any event, you should verify your registration a week prior to the voter registration deadline in your state in case you need to fill out a new registration form or correct your form.

Elections take place all the time throughout the year, and odds are, you probably have an election coming up in your state! In addition to the presidential election and midterm elections, you have statewide, countywide and municipal elections that you can make your voice heard in. Make sure you know when your upcoming elections are so that you don’t miss a single one! Check out when your next election is here.

Your state provides an online ballot tracking system. You can track your ballot here!

YES you are able to register to vote at your student address. You should provide your official campus mailing address as well as the actual physical address of your on or off campus residence when registering to vote. You must have some sort of proof of address and residency that can be presented at your polling place (mail, a student ID, etc.). For more information, we suggest visiting your state’s elections office website. Remember: you can only register to vote and vote in one place, whether that is your student address or your home address!

YES, unhoused voters can register to vote and use their voice in Nebraska’s elections. Unhoused voters or voters without a permanent address may list a shelter address, street corner, or park as their address. For more information on voting while unhoused, visit our friends at the National Coalition for the Homeless.

YES. In this case you must register at the last address you had before you left the USA, or at the address to which you will return to when returning to the USA (you must present some indication of a present intent to return and live there – e.g. vehicle registration, driver’s license, property ownership, family, etc). If you have never had a permanent address in the United States but are a citizen you are allowed to register at an address you plan on moving to or an address where you currently have family living. Access more information on voting overseas here.

You may call the voting rights hotline at 866 687-8683, if informing another poll worker isn’t successful. They have lawyers ready to help you. Additionally, you can call the civil rights division of the U.S Department of Justice.

You can also find Nebraska’s elections office here and contact them by phone at (402) 471-2555.

Vote By Mail

Request and track

Notice: Mail-in voting is a convenient and safe way to vote, but your ballot might not count if it’s submitted late or with errors. So follow the directions below on how to vote early or absentee and make your vote count in Nebraska.

Vote By Mail Deadlines

05/03/2024
Deadline to Request Ballot (Received by)
05/14/2024
Deadline to Return Ballot (Received By)

How Vote By Mail Works in Nebraska

Voting by mail is a two step process in Nebraska.

Step 1: Request your ballot NOW. The deadline for your application to be received is 11 days before Election Day.

Step 2: Complete and return your ballot ASAP.

  • Return in person to your county elections office on or before Election Day at 8 p.m. CST.
  • Or stamp and mail your ballot to your county elections office so that it is received by Election Day. We recommend mailing your ballot at least two weeks before as the post office is not always reliable. The best intentions or postmark will not matter if your ballot is received after Election Day - your ballot will not count.

Click Here to See Your Ballot

Where to Sign Your Ballot

Remember to sign your return ballot.

After you complete your ballot, sign the outside of the return envelope.

Be sure that your signature matches your signature on file with the state! If you registered online or at the DMV, check the signature on your license. If the signature does not match, your ballot could be tossed and will not count.

ID Requirements to Vote By Mail

All voters are required to provide ID when voting by mail.

ID is required with application to vote by mail.

When applying for an early by mail ballot, be sure to either write your driver’s license/state ID number on your ballot application or include a copy of your valid photo ID or reasonable impediment certification with your application.

How You Can Return Your Mail-in Ballot

If you return your ballot by mail, you must add a stamp when mailing in your ballot. You can also return your ballot via commercial delivery services, such as FedEx or UPS (at your expense).

You can also drop off your ballot in person at your local elections office, or drop box.

Can Someone Else Return Your Ballot For You?

Any designated person can drop off a ballot for you.

Track Your Ballot

Track your ballot by clicking here.

Haven't used your ballot?

If you vote early in-person and do not have the ballot you requested, you will be required to complete a replacement ballot affidavit before a new ballot is issued.

If you are voting at your polling place on election day, you will be required to complete a provisional ballot and form.

Opportunities to Fix Challenges to Your Ballot

Nebraska does not offer voters a chance to address challenges to their ballot. Your ballot will not count if it is late, or you do not follow directions.

Voter ID

Do Voters Need ID?

Beginning on the May 14, 2024 primary election, all Nebraska voters will be required to show voter ID when voting. Your photo ID must include your photo and name.

  • Nebraska driver’s license/state ID
  • Passport, military ID, tribal ID
  • Hospital, assisted-living facility or nursing home record
  • Nebraska political subdivision ID (state, county, city, school, etc.)
  • Nebraska college or university ID

Any valid photo ID used to vote may be unexpired.

Voter ID in Nebraska

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Primaries

Presidential Primaries

Primary Type (D): Open
Primary Type (R): Open

Only registered voters affiliated with a particular party may vote in that party’s presidential primary. Visit the Nebraska Democratic Party and Republican Party websites for party specific information on locations and procedures.

The state primary in Nebraska is a top two open primary. This means that there is no Republican primary or Democratic primary. There is one primary, run by the state, with all candidates and all parties (or no party) listed. Every voter can participate and vote for every candidate, regardless of party. The top-two vote getters move on to the general election. The state primary in Nebraska includes the following races:
– U.S. senator
– U.S. representatives
– State elected officials
– State legislators
– Judicial races
– School boards
– Municipal elected officials

Automatic Registration

Your state automatically registers people to vote at the address on their drivers license or other state issued ID card. If you have moved but have not updated your ID with your new address, changed your name or want to add a political party selection, you must update your voter registration. Click here to check to see if you are registered to vote, and update your registration if needed.

Election Day Registration

You can register to vote and cast your ballot on Election Day at your polling place or local elections office. Bring a valid ID and proof of residence with you.

Early Voting

Early Voting Dates

04/15/2024
Voting Begins
05/13/2024
Voting Ends

You can vote early in Nebraska

Early voting is open at county elections offices. Click here to find your location.

Preregister

Some states have laws that specifically allow citizens to preregister at a certain age while others allow registration as long as you’re 18 by the next election. Preregistration means you’ll be automatically registered to vote on your 18th birthday without taking any additional steps.

In Nebraska, you can preregister to vote if you are 18 by the next election. Register to vote today!

Some states even let you vote in their primaries at 17 if you’ll be 18 by the general election so you can participate in the whole process!

You can vote in the Nebraska primaries if you are 17 by the next election.