With the approach of the statewide primary election, Secretary of State Bob Evnen reminds voters to prepare for the new voter ID law. The voting requirement will take effect for the May 14 primary and be in place for every subsequent election in Nebraska.
A photo ID will need to be presented before voting in the primary election. According to research by the Secretary of State’s office, more than 97% of Nebraska voters have an acceptable form of ID. Nebraskans who do not have an ID can get a free state ID for voting purposes from the DMV.
Acceptable forms of ID include:
- Nebraska driver’s license
- Nebraska state ID
- Passport
- Military ID
- Tribal ID
- Hospital, assisted-living facility or nursing home record
- Nebraska political subdivision ID (state, county, city, school, etc.)
- Nebraska college or university ID (public or private)
More resources, including information on how voter ID will change voting in person and voting by mail, can be found at voterID.nebraska.gov.
Secretary Evnen also indicated via news release that the statewide ballot for the primary election has been certified, stating “This allows county election offices to finalize their own preparations.”
The full list of candidates for the May 14 statewide primary can be viewed on the Secretary of State’s website here.
