Voting in
Nebraska

NEUpdated February 1, 2026

Your Voting Cheat Sheet

Nebraska offers no-excuse early voting starting 30 days before Election Day. Photo ID is required at the polls. The state uses a split electoral vote system, making it one of only two states that can divide its electoral votes by congressional district.

Online Reg AvailableNo-Excuse Absentee

Upcoming Elections in Nebraska

General

2026 Federal Midterm General Election

Nationwide

The 2026 midterm general election determines control of Congress and numerous governorships. All 435 U.S. House seats, approximately 33-34 U.S. Senate seats, and 36 governorships are on the ballot.

Key Races
  • U.S. Senate (33-34 seats)
  • U.S. House of Representatives (all 435 seats)
  • Gubernatorial races (36 states)
  • +3 more
249 days away

Registration Deadlines

231 days until earliest deadline
OnlineOctober 16, 2026
By MailOctober 16, 2026
In PersonOctober 23, 2026
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Quick Facts

Online Registration
Yes
Same-Day Registration
No
Voter ID Required
Yes
No-Excuse Absentee
Yes

Voter ID Requirements

Nebraska requires a valid photo ID to vote. Acceptable forms include a Nebraska driver's license, state ID, US passport, or military ID. A reasonable impediment provision allows voters without ID to cast a provisional ballot.

Early Voting

StartsOctober 5, 2026
EndsNovember 2, 2026

Absentee / Mail-In Voting

No-Excuse Absentee Yes
Request DeadlineOctober 23, 2026
Return DeadlineNovember 3, 2026

Election Day Polling Hours

7:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Election Day: November 3, 2026

Key Facts

  • Photo ID is required to vote; a provisional ballot option exists for those without ID
  • No-excuse early voting begins 30 days before Election Day
  • Nebraska is one of two states that splits its electoral votes by congressional district
  • Online registration deadline is about 18 days before the election
  • Nebraska has a unicameral (single-chamber) nonpartisan legislature

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