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Get StartedYou can register to vote in Nebraska by using one of the following methods:
The application is available in English and Spanish.
You can also register to vote on BallotReady.org.
The process of changing your voter registration is similar to registering to vote for the first time. You can update your voter registration online, by mail, or in-person. You can also use BallotReady.org to check your voter registration status.
Remember that the deadline to change your voter registration is 11 days before the election.
The identification that you need to register to vote in Nebraska varies based on the method of registration:
Bring proof of your current address (a copy of your utility bill, bank statement, etc.). The document must have your name and address listed. Also be prepared to provide your Nebraska Driver's License Number or State I.D.if you have not been issued a Nebraska ID then you will be asked for the last 4 digits of your Social Security Number.
You must provide your Nebraska driver's license number. If you do not have a Nebraska driver's license number then you must list the last four digits of your social security number. If you are registering to vote for the first time in your jurisdiction and are mailing this registration application, Federal law requires you to show proof of identification the first time you vote. Proof of identification includes: a current and valid photo identification or a current utility bill, bank statement, government check, paycheck or government document that shows your name and address. You may be exempt from this requirement if you submit a COPY of this identification with your mail in voter registration form.
You will need your Nebraska Driver's License or State ID.
For more information on voting requirements for your state, make a plan to vote on BallotReady.org.
Residents of Nebraska can check their voter registration status through the following methods:
You can also check your voter registration on BallotReady.org.
In Nebraska, you need to be registered to vote at least 11 days before an election to be eligible to cast a ballot.
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No, Nebraska does not have same-day voter registration. This means you cannot register to vote on Election Day. You must register at least 11 days before an election in order to vote.
No, in Nebraska, you cannot register to vote during early voting. To cast your vote in an election, make sure you’re registered at least 11 days in advance.
Nebraska residents that fit the following criteria are eligible to register to vote:
Nebraska gives voters the option to choose a political party when registering to vote. It is not required to register, but choosing “no party preference” could limit your ability to participate in presidential primary elections and caucuses.
Note: In-person early voting is sometimes referred to as 'in-person absentee', 'over-the-counter voting', 'assisted voting', or other similar titles. These are all essentially the same processes and will be discussed as one in this section.
For the upcoming {{ next_election_name }}, any registered voter may vote early in person.
In-person early voting may happen in a variety of locations like county election offices, city halls or municipal buildings, public libraries, schools, and community centers. It’s important to note that the availability of early voting can vary significantly by state or even county. They may also change from election to election, so be sure to check your early voting location before you head to the polls.
You can use BallotReady.org to make a plan to vote early and find a specific in-person early voting location, based on your address.
You may also be able to find information on in-person early voting on Nebraska’s Secretary of State website.
For the {{ next_election_name }}, the dates for in-person early voting are as follows:
Generally, in-person early voting in person begins 30 days before Election Day and ends 1 day before Election Day. However, it’s worth checking the specific early voting dates for upcoming elections, as these dates can change or differ for local elections.
According to the Nebraska Secretary of State website, you must present a voter ID that has your name and photo at a polling place on Election Day to comply with Nebraska’s voter ID laws. Acceptable forms of photo ID are:
It’s extremely important to have the appropriate ID when you go to your polling place to vote. However, if you’re not able to present one of the required forms of identification, ask a poll worker about what options you have to vote via provisional ballot.
A provisional ballot gives you the opportunity to vote when your voter registration is not able to be verified. After Election Day, election officials will attempt to verify that you voted in the correct district. This option is only recommended in exceptional circumstances – for example, you forgot your voter ID and you won’t be able to make it back to your polling place before it closes.
Election Day voting hours are 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. in the Central Time Zone and 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. in the Mountain Time Zone at all polling places statewide in Nebraska.
The Help America Vote Act of 2002 states that election officials conducting federal elections must ensure that each polling place has at least one accessible voting system for individuals with disabilities. This system should provide the same level of privacy and independence as those available to other voters.
Plan ahead by getting in touch with an election authority at the state, county, or municipal level to learn more about what specific accommodations are available at your polling place.
For voters in Nebraska, you can find more information on this page from Nebraska Secretary of State.
According to the Nebraska Secretary of State, all registered Nebraska voters may vote by mail.
If you change your mind about voting by mail, you can still vote in person by casting a provisional ballot.
Nebraska requires voters to pay for their own postage when mailing back their ballot.
You can track your ballot by visiting Nebraska’s ballot tracker on this site.
If you make a plan to vote on BallotReady.org, you’ll receive information regarding:
In some states, absentee voting information can be different based on where you’re located. In our Civic Center, you’ll learn more about how to vote absentee based on your address.
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Nebraska Online Voter Registration portal. Accessed July 17, 2024.
MIT Election Data + Science Lab. Accessed August 1, 2024.
Voter ID | Nebraska Secretary of State. Accessed August 7, 2024.
Election Day FAQ | Nebraska Secretary of State. Accessed August 7, 2024.
Accessible Voting | Nebraska Secretary of State. Accessed August 7, 2024.
Early (Absentee) Voting | Nebraska Secretary of State. Accessed August 8, 2024.
Nebraska Voter Information Lookup. Accessed August 8, 2024.
Democracy Maps. Accessed August 8, 2024.
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