The Husker Vote Coalition has the answers for the most frequently asked questions and information to ensure you're prepared to cast a ballot in the upcoming Nebraska Election on November 5.
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When is the last day I can Register to Vote?
The Deadline to Register Online to vote in the Nebraska Election is October 18. The Deadline to Register in Person at an Election Commission to vote is October 25. To note if you live in the Residence Halls you can use your residence hall address as your place of residence to register to vote.
Check your registration status here.
Register to Vote Online here.
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How do I request a mail in ballot?
October 25 is the last day for voters to submit an application for early mail-in ballots to be mailed to a specific address. Voters must complete and sign the application portion of the mailing and return it to their election commission office to receive a ballot by mail.
If a student would like to vote in your home county by mail, you can have your ballot mailed to your campus address.
Download a by-mail Early Voting Ballot Request Form here.
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Where do I go to vote on Election Day?
If you choose to vote in person in 2024, you can head to your polling station from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. on November 5.
Find your polling place.
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I have to work all day on Election Day. Can I get time off to vote?
Yes. Nebraska law allows workers time off to vote in certain circumstances. If you are scheduled to work the 12 hours when the polls are open, you can take up to two consecutive hours off to vote. If you apply for this time off before or even on Election Day, your employer can’t punish you or subtract wages on account of your absence.
Under the law, your employer is also entitled to specify the hours when you can be gone from work to vote. Work in advance with your employer to ensure you are given time to get to the polls. It’s your right.
Review this law here.
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Do I have to show an ID on Election Day to vote?
A valid photographic identification will be required to vote in Nebraska. Visit the Nebraska Secretary of States Voter ID Webpage for the types of IDs accepted to vote and information on how to obtain a valid ID.
Review this law here.
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What is on the ballot for the 2024 Election?
There are a variety of offices on the ballot for the 2024 Primary Election, including Federal Offices (President, US House of Reps, US Senate), Statewide Offices (NE Legislature, University of Nebraska System Board of Regents, State Board of Education, Public Service Commission), Courts (Nebraska Supreme Court) and a variety of ballot petitions.
Review a list of candidates here.
Visit Sample Ballots to view sample ballots for the 2024 primary election in Nebraska.
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Rules in your State
Each state sets its own rules around vote registration cutoffs, ID requirements, and early voting options. Use the links below to learn more about what you can expect in a state outside of Nebraska.
State Rules and deadlines here. Just click on your state's icon on the interactive map.
Check your registration status here
See What's on your ballot here.
Request Your Absentee Ballot here.
Register to vote here
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Find more election information and resources from Husker Vote Coalition.
For more information, contact Andrew Brown with Student Leadership, Involvement and Community Engagement at andrew.brown@unl.edu or 402-472-8721.
More details at: https://involved.unl.edu/husker-vote-coalition