Today is National Voter Registration Day

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NEBRASKA – Making sure you’re registered to vote and tracking your ballot can be a daunting process, but it doesn’t have to be!
Here’s all the information and deadlines you need to know to get yourself ballot ready for the November election:

Getting Vote Ready

Register to Vote
- Deadline Oct. 16, 2020
- Register to Vote Here

According to USA.gov,
You Should Check Your Registration Information

- - Each state has different ways to keep voter registration lists up-to-date. Most purge, or delete, the names of inactive voters. If you go to vote and find your registration has been purged, you may have to cast a provisional ballot.

Checking ahead of time to be sure you are still registered to vote and making any needed changes ensures:

- - Your name, address, and party affiliation are up-to-date
  - Your state didn’t purge your registration from its list of eligible voters. If it did, you have time to re-register to vote.
  - You’re able to vote
  - You’re voting at the correct polling place

Do You Need to Re-Register Or Change Your Registration to Vote?

Yes, if:
- - You’ve moved permanently to another state. Register to vote in the new state.
  - You’ve moved within your state or changed your name. Update your voter registration with your new location or your new name.
  - If you’re a first-time voter in Nebraska make sure to update your state driver’s license or state ID card before the election, if that’s the voter ID you’ll use. Do you need a proper ID to vote in Nebraska?
No, if:
- - Your name and address have not changed and you’re an active voter.
Maybe, if:
- - You move to a different state very close to the date of a presidential primary or general election. Check with your old state. You may be able to vote by mail through your old state for that election. After that, you’ll need to register with and begin voting in your new state.

Getting registered to vote is the first step, but what comes next? We’ve got all the resources you need to get ready to vote and make sure your voice is heard.
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Voting Options in NE

How to vote by mail (early or absentee)

You can apply for an early-voting ballot by contacting your county election office in person, by mail or by fax.
You can print an online early-voting application, complete the form, and then mail, fax or scan/take a picture of your application and email it to your county election office.
Fill out and print an early-ballot application now at this link
Nebraska is a “no-excuse” state, meaning any registered voter may request an early-voting (absentee) ballot, and is not required to provide a reason.
The early-voting application should be sent to your county election office. View contact information for Nebraska county election offices.

Early Voting Dates & Deadlines:

September 28, 2020: Early voting ballots begin to be mailed out.
October 5, 2020: Early voting in county election offices begin.
October 23, 2020: Last day to request a ballot to be mailed to you.
November 2, 2020: Last day to vote early in county election office. (Can vote in-person as early as 30 days prior to general election day)

Deadline to return your ballot:

- Election Day, November 3 by 8:00 pm CST.
- All ballots must be delivered to the elections office by this time.
- Postmarks don’t count.
- The postal service recommends mailing your ballot in at least 7 days in advance of the Nov. 3 General Election to make sure it is counted

Track your ballot or find your polling location here
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