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VOTING IN NEBRASKA

Voter Eligibility - Who Can Vote?​

Under federal law, if you move within 30 days of a presidential election, you are allowed to vote for President and Vice President in your former state of residence, either in person or by absentee ballot.
  • Minimum Age To Vote: Be at least 18 years of age
  • Minimum Age To Register To Vote: You must be 18 on or before the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November of the current calendar year to register.

Do I have to be a resident for a certain amount of time to register?

  • No, you may register to vote the same day you become a resident of the state of Nebraska.

To qualify to register you must:

  • Be a United States citizen;
  • Live in the State of Nebraska;
  • Have not been convicted of a felony, or if convicted, at least two years have passed since the completion of your sentence for the felony including any parole term;
  • Have not been officially found to be mentally incompetent.

Ways To Register To Vote​

By Mail​

Mailed-in voter registration ends the 3rd Friday before the election - §32-321. Voter Registration Applications are available at several locations throughout the state, including banks, post offices and libraries.

In Person​

In-Person voter registration ends the 2nd Friday before any election.You may register in person at the local County Clerk/Election Commissioner’s office during normal business hours.

Online​

Online voter registration ends the 3rd Friday before the election - §32-304. Please have your driver's license or state identification card available before you begin this application. To vote at the polling place on Election Day, the completed application must be submitted on or before the third Friday before the election.

How Do I Know I'm Registered?​

  • Consider yourself registered when- and only when- you receive an acknowledgment from your county clerk.
  • Never assume you are registered to vote until you have received this acknowledgment.
  • Call your county clerk and inquire about the status of your application.
  • http://www.sos.ne.gov/elec/clerks.html

Military and Overseas Citizens​

Voter Identification​

  • Voter Identification Law Enacted? NO

Nebraska voters are not required to show identification​

  • The only time voters are asked for their ID (or a form of address verification) is if they were a first time Nebraska registrant who mailed in their registration application and didn’t provide ID or a form of address verification (copy of a utility bill, bank statement, government check, paycheck, or other government document that is current and shows your name and residence address) at that time.

Voter Information Lookup​

  • Voter Information Lookup Tool​

  • Use this tool to:​

    • Check Your Voter Registration Status
    • Check Your Polling Place Location
    • View Your Sample Ballot
    • Check The Status Of Your Absentee Ballot
    • And more