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Important Dates
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SEP 28
Absentee (mail-in) ballots start to arrive (check status here).
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OCT 05
In-person registration & early voting at County Election Offices opens.
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OCT 16
Last day for online registration (and postmark deadline for mail-in).
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OCT 23
Last day to register in person at County Election Office.
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NOV 02
Last day to vote early at County Election Office.
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NOV 03
Election day: Your polling place is open 8A–8P (or find a dropbox by 8P)
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 October 16th or completed at the county election office** prior to 6 p.m. on October 23rd.
* 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 applications up to 120 days prior to a statewide primary, general election or special election). Application must be received by 6 p.m. on October 23rd, but the earlier you submit, the earlier your ballot will be mailed to you!
Request an Absentee BallotYou can register in person and vote early at your county election office starting October 5th. You can just walk into your county election office and vote! You can even register to vote and vote at the same time until 6 p.m. on October 23rd. The day before the election is the last day to vote early in person, on election day you have to go to your local polling location.
Locate your County Election OfficeYou must use a drop box located within your county. The deadline to return voted ballots via drop box is the close of polls at 8pm on November 3rd.
Locate a dropboxEach voter must cast their ballot at their assigned polling place. Polls are open 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. on November 3rd. Voters must bring a photo ID. It can be expired.
Find your Polling PlaceNeed help navigating
your ballot?
2026 Dem & Indy Voter Guide
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! Note: It can be expired.
