Voting Guide
Voting by Mail (Absentee Voting)
Any registered Nebraska voter can request an absentee ballot and vote by mail. Use this Early Voting information for help on Early Voting.
You can vote early by filling out an Early Voting Form. You’ll simply download the Application, fill it out, and return it to this office via mail or email.
You can request a ballot to be mailed not more than 120 days before an election, and up until the 2nd Friday before an election.
Voting in Person
You can vote at your polling place on Election Day; polls are open 7:00 A.M. – 7:00 P.M.
Check your Polling Place – Precinct and Polling Location
Information for Student Voters
How to Vote in College: Know Your Rights
Nebraska’s voter ID law
Registered voters must present a valid photo ID for their vote to count.
Nebraskans can use any of the IDs listed below for voting:
- Nebraska driver’s license or state ID
- Nebraska college or university ID (public or private)
- Nebraska political subdivision ID (state/county/city/public school ID)
- Passport
- Military ID
- Tribal ID
- Hospital, hospice, assisted living facility, nursing home or any other skilled care facility record
List of acceptable forms of photo ID
Voters can get a free state ID for voting purposes from the Nebraska Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV).
If the voter was born in Nebraska and needs a free certified copy of their Nebraska birth certificate to get a free state ID, they can contact the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS). A birth certificate is not a valid form of voter ID.
Find voter ID educational material on the Secretary of State’s website.
Voting Frequently Asked Questions
Does everyone have to be registered to vote ?
In Nebraska, registration is required to be eligible to vote, the only exception is during Presidential elections. If you have recently moved to Nebraska or moved to another state after the registration deadline, then you may only vote a Presidential ballot. See Voter Registration.
Where do I vote ?
Each voter must cast his/her ballot at his/her assigned polling place. If you are in doubt as to the location of your polling place you may contact the Election Office. Whenever you register or re-register to vote, the Election Commissioner will mail you a polling place information card.
Do I need a voter registration confirmation card to vote ?
No, the card is for informational purposes only and does not need to be presented to election officials in order to vote.
Am I able to vote if I did not re-register ?
Yes, if you have a current voter registration on file in the county, you may go to your new polling place on election day and vote a provisional ballot. You will be asked to complete a registration form and your ballot will be sealed in an envelope.
Are the polling places accessible ?
Yes. All polling places are handicap accessible.
Can I wear a campaign t-shirt, political badges or insignia to my polling place on election day ?
No. Wearing any campaign item is considered electioneering, and you will be asked to remove or cover up the item if you wear it into a polling place on election day. No electioneering or handing out political literature can take place at any polling site on election day or during early voting.