In about 6 months, Nebraskans will head to the polls to cast their ballots in the statewide primary, however, with a new voter ID law, Nebraskans should start preparing for the primary now. The Secretary of State’s office reminds voters that voter ID will take effect for the May 14, 2024, statewide primary and will be in effect for every election in Nebraska after that.
“Nebraska’s elections will look a little different for the 2024 statewide primary and going forward,” Secretary of State Bob Evnen said. “Nebraskans should take some time now to prepare a voting plan ahead of the statewide primary. Our election officials are working diligently to implement the state’s new voter ID law. Having prepared voters will help ensure a smooth and successful start.”
Here are some important dates to keep in mind ahead of the statewide primary: Jan. 5 – Candidate filing begins Jan. 15 – First day county election offices can accept early voting ballot requests April 8 – County election offices begin mailing out early voting ballots April 15 – First day to vote in-person at the county election office April 29 – Last day to register to vote online, at the DMV, at the Dept. of Education, at DHHS, by deputy registrar or by mail (postmark) May 3 – Last day to register to vote in-person at the county election office May 13 – Last day to vote early in-person at the county election office May 14 – Primary election day. Polls are open 8 a.m.- 8 p.m.
