NEBRASKA

Election Information

Upcoming Elections

2008 Presidential Primary Election: 5/13/08

2008 General Election: 11/4/08

Registration Deadlines

Third Friday before an election, or in person at the county clerk/elections commissioner’s office before 6 p.m. the second Friday prior to an election.

Specific Deadlines:

  • 2008 Presidential Primary Election: 4/25/08
  • 2008 General Election: 10/17/08

Where to Obtain Registration Forms

Absentee Voting

Absentee voting is allowed if the voter is:

  • Registered
  • A member of the Armed Forces or a spouse or dependent of a member of the Armed forces
  • A U.S. citizen living overseas who will be at least 18 years of age before the next general election and whose last residence prior to going overseas was in NE

Rules and Deadlines

  • Absentee ballots can be found with the county clerk’s office and must be requested by 4 pm on the Wednesday before an election. They must be returned to the county clerk’s office.
  • Ballot must be received by 8 pm on Election Day.

Early Voting

Yes, for any registered voter at the election commissioner or the county clerk when ballots become available.  The last day to request an early voting ballot by mail is the wednesday prior to Election Day at 4 p.m.  Completed ballots must arrive by the time polls close on Election Day.

 Download the Early Voting Application Request Form here or write to your county clerk or election commissioner.

Identification Requirements

At registration:

  • Current and valid photo identification or
  • A current utility bill,
  • Bank statement,
  • Government check,
  • Paycheck
  • Other government document that shows the name and address of the elector

At Polls, voter will be required to show ID:

  • If voting for the first time in NE,
  • If registered to voteby mail on or after January 1, 2003; and
  • If not previously met the identification requirements of the federal Help America Vote Act.

Acceptable forms of ID include:

  • Current and valid photo identification or
  • A current utility bill,
  • Bank statement,
  • Government check,
  • Paycheck
  • Other government document that shows the name and address of the elector

How to check registration

Check online

How to locate polling place

Check online

Information for felons

Voter is eligible to register two years after the completion of the sentence, including probation or parole.


For more information, go to the Secretary of State’s website.