Nebraska

NEBRASKA: GET READY TO VOTE

10/5/26Start of Early Voting
10/16/26Mail Voter Registration Deadline
10/23/26In-Person Voter Registration Deadline &
Vote-by-Mail Request Deadline
11/2/26End of Early Voting
11/3/26Election Day

Review the critical election deadlines to ensure you’re prepared to vote!

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NEBRASKA VOTING INFORMATION

Voter Registration

How to register to vote: In Nebraska, voters can register to vote online, by mail, or in-person. Click below to register to vote by mail or online or visit your county election office to register in-person.

Voter Registration Deadline:

Online Applications: Before midnight on Oct. 16
Applications by Mail: Postmarked by Oct. 16
In-Person Applications: Oct. 23 at 6:00 PM

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Requesting an Absentee Ballot

Who can vote via absentee ballot? Any registered voter can vote via absentee ballot in Nebraska. No excuse is required.

When can absentee ballots be requested? Early ballot applications must be received by 6:00 PM on the second Friday before Election Day.

Absentee Ballot Request Deadline: All early ballot applications must be received by 6:00 PM on Oct. 23.

Voting & Returning an Absentee Ballot

When are ballots first mailed out? Early voting ballots must be ready for delivery by mail by Sept. 28.

How to return an absentee ballot:

By Mail: Follow the instructions provided with your absentee ballot materials.
In-Person: Return your ballot to your county election office.
At a Ballot Drop Box: Click here to find drop boxes in your county.

Deadline to Return an Absentee Ballot: Nov. 3

Ballots must be received by the close of polls on Election Day (8:00 PM CT / 7:00 PM MT).

**If you are mailing back your absentee ballot after you’ve completed and signed it, it is recommended that you allow at least a week for it to be received.**

How to track your ballot: Click here

Early Voting

Who can vote early in Nebraska? Any registered voter can vote early in Nebraska. No excuse is required.

First Day of Early Voting: Oct. 5

In-person early voting is held at your county clerk or election commissioner office.

Last Day of Early Voting: Nov. 2

*Dates and times may vary by county. Please check with your local election officials for dates and hours of operation.*Find your early voting location: Click here