Nebraska Voting Requirements & Information
U.S. Vote Foundation’s Nebraska Voting Requirements and Information directory informs you of Nebraska voting rules and options. It focuses on Nebraska-specific voting guidelines and information for all voters, including domestic, overseas, and military voters. Here you can find out about Nebraska voter eligibility, voter ID requirements, registration, absentee and early voting options, ways to transmit voting documents and links to specific-Nebraska voting tools. It's an all-in-one Nebraska voting resource.
Upcoming Election Dates & Deadlines
Nebraska Local Elections
Tue Apr 8, 2025 - City of Lincoln Primary Election
Voter Registration Deadline
- At DMV and other State Agencies by
Fri Mar 21, 2025 - Postmarked by
Fri Mar 21, 2025 - Online by
Fri Mar 21, 2025 11:59PM - In-Person, Received by
Registration delivered by a personal agent or messenger must arrive by March 21st.
Fri Mar 28, 2025 6:00PM
Absentee Ballot Request Deadline
Request for Postal Ballot byFri Mar 28, 2025
Absentee Ballot Return Deadline
Tue Apr 8, 2025Early Voting Available
In-person Absentee VotingFrom Mon Mar 24, 2025 to Tue Apr 8, 2025
Tue May 6, 2025 - City of Lincoln General Election
Voter Registration Deadline
- At DMV and other State Agencies by
Fri Apr 18, 2025 - Postmarked by
Fri Apr 18, 2025 - Online by
Fri Apr 18, 2025 11:59PM - In-Person, Received by
Registration delivered by a personal agent or messenger must arrive by April 18th.
Fri Apr 25, 2025 6:00PM
Absentee Ballot Request Deadline
Request for Postal Ballot byFri Apr 25, 2025
Absentee Ballot Return Deadline
Tue May 6, 2025Early Voting Available
In-person Absentee VotingFrom Mon Apr 21, 2025 to Tue May 6, 2025
Tue May 13, 2025 - City of Omaha General Election
Voter Registration Deadline
- At DMV and other State Agencies by
Fri Apr 25, 2025 - Postmarked by
Fri Apr 25, 2025 - Online by
Fri Apr 25, 2025 11:59PM - In-Person, Received by
Registration delivered by a personal agent or messenger must arrive by April 25th.
Fri May 2, 2025 6:00PM
Absentee Ballot Request Deadline
Request for Postal Ballot byFri May 2, 2025
Absentee Ballot Return Deadline
Tue May 13, 2025Early Voting Available
In-person Absentee VotingFrom Mon Apr 28, 2025 to Tue May 13, 2025
General Information
Registration
You can register to vote or update your registration information:
- online
- by mail
- in person at your elections office
- at DMV
- at public assistance agencies (for health, human services, education)
Election Day Voting
Polling places in Central time zone are open from 8am to 8pm on Election Day; Polling places in Mountain time zone are open from 7am to 7pm on Election Day.
Find my polling place
Early Voting
Nebraska has designated absentee voting as their early voting option for registered voters. Voters can vote in person at their county clerk offices beginning 30 days before the day of election. Contact your local clerk or county office for precise early voting hours.
Absentee Voting
Any registered voter can request an absentee or "early" ballot and vote by mail. Ballots can be requested up to 120 days prior to Election Day, and no later than 6pm on the second Friday preceding the election. Voters may request their absentee ballots by mail, fax, or by printing an application on-line. Completed forms can be sent by mail, fax, or by attachment to an email.
You can use Nebraska's Votercheck to track your ballot status.
Please visit the US Vote Disability Voting Guide to see accommodations for the registration and voting process.
Eligibility Requirements
You are eligible to vote in Nebraska if you:
- Are a U.S. citizen
- Are a resident of Nebraska
- Are at least 18 years old by Election Day
You are NOT eligible to vote in Nebraska if:
- At least two years have passed since the completion of a felony sentence including any parole term.
- You have been legally declared "mentally incompetent" by a court
Restorative Requirements
- At least two years have passed since the completion of a felony sentence including any parole term.
You may preregister to vote in Nebraska
- at 17 years of age provided you will be 18 by the next general election.
If you are a student, you are eligible to vote in Nebraska if:
- You reside in Nebraska but are attending college in another state
- You reside in another state but attend college in Nebraska
Identification Requirements
Voter Registration
To register to vote in Nebraska for the first time, you should provide:
- Valid Nebraska Driver's License
- Valid Nebraska issued ID
If you do not have a current and valid photo ID the first time you register to vote in Nebraska, you may provide:
- Government Issued Document that shows your current name and address
- Utility Bill, Bank Statement, Government Check, or Paycheck that Shows your current name and address
Documents must be dated within 60 days
Voting In-Person
Voters will be required to provide photo ID when casting a ballot beginning with the May 14, 2024 statewide primary election. Acceptable forms of ID include:
- Valid Nebraska Driver's License
- Nebraska Personal ID
- Valid Student ID from State School
- Valid Military ID
- Valid Tribal ID
- Valid US Passport
- Valid ID with photo issued by a Government Agency
- Hospital, assisted-living or nursing home record
Voter Materials Transmission Options
Domestic Voter |
In-Person |
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Fax |
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Online |
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| Voter Registration | |||||
| Absentee Ballot Request | |||||
| Blank Ballot To Voter | |||||
| Voted-Absentee Ballot Return |