Voting can be kinda overwhelming. We’re here to help.
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Important Dates
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MAY 12, 2026
Nebraska Statewide Primary Election
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NOV 03, 2026
Nebraska Statewide General Election
Register online, by mail or at the DMV when renewing your license at any time.* Registrations must be submitted and/or postmarked on or before the third Friday preceding an election or completed at the county election office** prior to 6 p.m. on the second Friday preceding an election.
* Make sure you have your ID available.
** See below for how to register & vote early in person.
Nebraska is a “no-excuse” state, so any registered voter may request an early-voting (absentee) ballot.
You can print early voting application, complete the form, and then mail, fax or scan/take a picture of your application and email it to your county election office (all county election offices will accept appliccations up to 120 days prior to a statewide primary, general election or special election). Application must be received by 6 p.m. on the second Friday preceding the election.
Request an Absentee BallotYou can register in person and vote early at your county election office 30 days prior to a primary or general election and 15 days for all other elections. Registrations must completed by 6 p.m. on the second Friday preceding an election. The day before the election is the last day to vote early in person.
Locate your County Election OfficeDropboxes are opened by the 6th Friday prior to any statewide primary or general election or by the 4th Friday prior to any special election—you must use a drop box located within your county.
The deadline to return voted ballots via drop box is the close of polls on election day.
Locate a dropboxEach voter must cast their ballot at their assigned polling place. Polls are open 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Voters will be asked for their name and address. In primary elections, voters will also be asked to name their party.
Voters who cannot read, are blind or have a physical disability may request assistance in marking their ballots. The voter may have a friend or relative assist them or the voter may request the assistance of two election board workers one each of a different party.
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2026 Dem Candidates
Nonpartisan Sample Ballot
Psst... you’re allowed to use these inside the voting booth!
ID is now required to register/vote in Nebraska.
Voter ID LawMake sure you have what you need before the big day!
