Secretary of State Bob Evnen has provided important reminders for Nebraska voters as they head to the polls on November 3 for the statewide general election.
Polls open at 8 AM central time and 7 AM mountain time and will close at 8 PM central time and 7 PM mountain time. Voters who are in line when polls close will be permitted to cast their ballots.
To find your polling place and review sample ballots before going to the polls, visit this page.
Bring your ID
Since the 2024 election cycle, Nebraska voters have been required to present and acceptable photo ID to vote. Those who don’t have a photo ID with them at the polls can cast a provisional ballot, but the voter needs to present their photo ID to their county election office by the close of business on Tuesday, November 10. IDs can be expired, but they have to have the voter’s name and photo.
Acceptable photo IDs for voting include a Nebraska driver’s license, Nebraska state ID, Nebraska college ID, Nebraska political subdivision ID, military ID, tribal ID, US Passport, or hospital, hospice, home and community based developmental disabilities services agendy, intermediate care facility, assisted living facility, or nursing home record.
Early voting ballots
Voters have until the close of polls on election day to return their early voting ballots to their county election offices or to a secure ballot drop box. Ballots received after the close of polls will not be counted. Those that are postmarked on election day but are not received until after polls close will also not be counted.
County election office locations: https://sos.nebraska.gov/elections/election-officials-contact-information
Secure drop box locations: https://sos.nebraska.gov/elections/nebraska-drop-box-locator
If a voter loses or damages their ballot, or does not receive their early ballot by Election Day, they may cast a provisional ballot at their polling place. Their provisional ballot will be counted once it is confirmed that no other ballots have been cast for them.
You can verify that your ballot was received and accepted here: https://ne.gov/go/votercheck
Special accommodation and assistance
Poll workers are trained and prepared to help voters if they require special assistance to vote at their polling places. Curbside assistance is available for those who have difficulty walking or utilizing assistive devices. Ballot-marking devices called ExpressVotes are available for anyone to use, and they include features that can help those with vision or mobility difficulties cast a ballot privately and independently.
Electioneering is prohibited
Campaign items are not permitted inside polling places. That includes but is not limited to buttons, stickers, T-shirts or hats. It is illegal to campaign within 200 feet of the entrance to a polling place or within 25 feet of a secure ballot drop box. Campaign signs can be installed on private property within 200 feet of the entrance to a polling place, provided that the property does not include where the polling place is located.
Election security unit is on standby
The Secretary of State Elections Division is on standby should concerns arise. Anyone can call the Secretary of State Elections Division office on Election Day if they have any questions or to express concerns and, if applicable, they may file a formal complaint.
“If any Nebraskan sees something they feel is amiss at a polling place, we want them to let us know so we can look into it,” said Secretary Evnen. “Our staff is trained to take down information for follow up and, after further investigation, if the complaint is found to be credible, it will be passed along to the proper authorities for action.”
Many questions can be satisfactorily answered by the Secretary of State’s fully trained elections staff and any concerns which constitute a threat to election security will be thoroughly investigated. To report concerns about election security please call the Elections Division office at 402-471-2555 or toll free at 888-727-0007.
Results reporting
Unofficial general election results will be posted at electionresults.nebraska.gov beginning at 8 p.m. Central Time and 7 p.m. Mountain Time. Results will auto update every five minutes until all county election offices have finished reporting for the night. Once all counties are finished reporting for the night, the Secretary of State’s office will move to periodically updating the unofficial results page. The Board of State Canvassers will meet to certify the election results on November 30.
