How to register to vote in Nebraska

By NPR staff
  •   Last revised Tuesday, July 14, 2026

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General information Check voter registration status Register online Change registration

Deadlines for May 12 primary election

Online Register by Monday, April 27
By mail Postmarked by Monday, April 27
In person Register by Friday, May 1
Eligible voters can register at county election offices until 6 p.m. local time on May 1.

Deadlines for Nov. 3 general election

Online Register by Friday, Oct. 16
By mail Postmarked by Friday, Oct. 16
In person Register by Friday, Oct. 23
Oct. 23 is the deadline for voter registrations done in person at a county elections office. Oct. 16 is the deadline for registrations done via deputy registrars or at the DMV, or for registrations delivered by someone other than the person being registered.

Last updated July 14, 2026. Military and overseas citizen voters may have different registration deadlines.