Voting laws in Nebraska
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Each state has its own series of election laws. The separation of powers clause in the constitution has largely placed the responsibility for conducting on state governments. Each state has its own election law enforcement agencies, oftentimes part of the executive branch, sometimes a part of the state judiciary. The following are basic guidelines for voting in Nebraska. Note: Before taking any action, or if you have any questions, contact your state election agency.
Polling Place Hours
8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Central Time (7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Mountain Time)
Voter Registration Information
Registration Deadlines
Voter registration forms must be postmarked or hand delivered by the 3rd Friday before the election. This is also the last day for registering through an office other than the clerk's (for example, the DMV). You may register in person at the clerk's office until the 2nd Friday before the election.
2008 General Election: Registration forms must be postmarked, hand delivered, or filled out at the DMV or other agency by October 17th. October 24th is the last day to register in person with the clerk. Identification Required for Registration
You will need either a photo ID or a utility bill, bank statement, government check, paycheck, or other government document that has proof of your name and address.
If you mail in your ballot, you should include a copy of one of these. If you do not, you will have to show one of these documents at the polls on Election Day.
How to Check Registration
Check online.
Voting Information
Identification Required to Vote
If you registered by mail, did not enclose any ID with your registration, and have not voted in your precinct before, you will need either a photo ID or a utility bill, bank statement, government check, paycheck, or other government document that has proof of your name and address.
How to Find Your Polling Place
Check online.
Absentee Voting
Any voter is eligible to apply for an Early Voting (sometimes called Absentee) ballot. Under state law, you do not need to give a reason when you apply for the ballot.
You can get an Early Voting Ballot by:
- Mailing or faxing this form to your county clerk.
- You can write to your clerk including your name, address, party affiliation, phone number, signature, and the mailing address where you want your ballot sent.
- Contact your county clerk or election commissioner directly.
Rules and Deadlines
- You can request an early voting ballot any time in the 120 days before an election, up to the Wednesday before the election, this year, October 29.
- Ballots will be sent out beginning 35 days before the election. This is also the first day you can vote in person at your clerk's office.
- The Monday before Election Day (November 3rd) is the last day to cast an early voting ballot in person at your County Election Office.
If you are in the military or are a Nebraska resident living overseas, go here for more information.
Early Voting
Voters may vote "in-person absentee" at their County Election office through the Monday before Election Day (November 3rd).
Information For People who have Moved or Changed Addresses
If you have moved to Nebraska or within Nebraska, you must re-register at your new address, and can do so starting the first day you move there.
If you have moved out of Nebraska within the 30 days before an election, you are eligible to vote for president and vice president at your old address. Contact your county clerk for a ballot.
Information for People with Felony Convictions
You are eligible to re-register to vote beginning two years after the completion of your sentence and parole. Follow the normal registration processes.
See also
- Help America Vote Act (HAVA) of 2002
- State by State Provisional Ballot Laws
- State by State Voter ID Laws
- Recount laws in Nebraska
- Felon vote fraud
- Nebraska election agencies
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