I Vote For My Family
Upcoming Elections
Nebraska Primary
May 12, 2026
Nebraska General
November 3, 2026
Primary Registration Deadline
April 27, 2026
General Registration Deadline
October 23, 2026
STEP 1
Register to Vote
Voter Registration Requirements
To vote in the November 3rd General Election, you must:
Be a U.S. Citizen and Resident of Nebraska
Be 18 years or older by Tuesday, November 3, 2026
Register to vote by Friday, October 16, 2026
The process to register takes less than five minutes.
Voter ID
On June 1, 2023, the governor signed LB514 into law, the bill putting voter ID into effect.
The first Nebraska election requiring voters to present ID was the May 14, 2024 statewide primary. All subsequent Nebraska elections will require voter ID.
STEP 2
Vote Early or Vote by Mail
You can download the Early Voting Ballot (EVB) Application and print it, or we can deliver one to you.
All requests must be submitted in writing with the voter's signature. The deadlines to request EVBs for the Primary Election is Friday, May 1st, 2026.
STEP 3
Cast Your Vote
Vote from the comfort of your home and relax.
No need to go outside. No waiting in line.
Just fill in your ballot and make your voice heard!
STEP 4
Send in your ballot
There are four easy ways to return your voted ballot:
Send the envelope by mail
Drop it off at your local Election Commission office
Use the drop boxes in your county (check below for the drop boxes locations)
Contact the Heartland Workers Center to pick it up
Make sure the envelope has your information (Full Name and Address). Don’t forget to add postage (if returning by mail) and sign the envelope.
Drop Box Locations
Drop boxes are available during the period of early voting (35 days prior to each statewide Primary and General Election, 22 days prior to an All-mail Special Election, and 15 days prior to a Polling Place Special Election).
The drop boxes will accept early voting ballots up until the close of polls on election day (8:00 p.m. for Polling Place Elections and 5:00 p.m. for all-mail Elections).
The dropboxes in Omaha are located in:
Click here for more information about voting in Nebraska
Voting on Election Day
Polls open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. CST.
Request Printed Forms
Let us know how many Voting Registration Forms and/or Early Voting Ballot Applications you need, and we will deliver the forms to your front door.
You can also download and print the forms at your home.
What is Judicial Retention?
Judicial retention in Nebraska is a process where voters decide whether a judge should remain in office for another term. Judges do not face opponents; instead, they appear on the ballot, and voters choose "Yes" or "No" to retain them.