Lancaster County Election Commission

10/22/2026

Lancaster County Election Commissioner Todd Wiltgen reminds eligible voters the deadline for registering to vote in the November 3rd Statewide General Election is tomorrow, Friday, October 23rd at 6:00 PM. Voters must now register to vote in person at the Election Commission Office since the online and postmark voter registration deadlines have passed.

Commissioner Wiltgen also emphasizes the deadline for a voter to request a ballot be mailed to them for general election is also tomorrow Friday, October 23rd at 6:00 PM.

State law permits any registered voter to cast an early ballot. However, voters must request that ballot request in writing. An early voter request form is available on the Election Commissioner’s website at: www.Lancaster.ne.gov/Election
Voters who do not have access to a printer may also submit a handwritten request.

In addition to providing their name, address and signature, voters must also include a Nebraska Driver’s License or State ID Number; or a photocopy of another valid photo identification; or a reasonable impediment certification. For more information about Nebraska Voter ID requirements, visit www.VoterID.Nebraska.gov

Completed requests may be dropped off at any drop box location listed below:

Election Commissioner’s Building, 601 North 46th Street
Anderson Branch Library, 3635 Touzalin Avenue
Eiseley Branch Library, 1530 Superior Street
Gere Branch Library, 2400 South 56th Street
Walt Branch Library, 6701 South 14th Street

A scanned copy or a readable photo of the completed request may also be emailed to the Election Commission at: [email protected]

The Election Commission Office will be open extended hours from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM on Friday, October 23rd to accommodate both deadlines.

Early voters will need to obtain their General Election ballot in-person or vote in-person at the Election Commission starting Monday, October 26th.

Individuals who have questions should contact the Election Commissioner’s Office at (402) 441-7311.

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The Election Commissioner's office conducts all federal, state and local elections within Lancaster County.

10/21/2026

"Lincoln is offering free bus and bike rides Nov. 3 to help voters get to the polls.

• StarTran, Lincoln’s public transit provider, will waive fares for bus and paratransit services, allowing riders to board at no cost. For trip planning and live bus tracking, use the RideLNK app. Information on riding StarTran is available at lincoln.ne.gov/transit.

• To enjoy free rides through BikeLNK, riders must download the BCycle App and use promo code VOTE26 when purchasing a Capital Cruiser pass. This pass offers unlimited one-hour trips within 24 hours of signing up. A map of all BikeLNK stations is accessible at BikeLNK.com or through the BCycle App."

Find your polling place: https://www.votercheck.necvr.ne.gov/voterview/

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No fare. No fuss. Lincoln is offering free bus and bike rides Nov. 3 to help voters get to the polls.

10/20/2026

Happy Election Hero Day to all our poll workers! We appreciate your service to our community.

If you are interested in becoming a poll worker, complete the application at: https://www.lancaster.ne.gov/FormCenter/Election-Commissioner-21/Poll-Worker-Application-150 Remember, we are especially looking for folks who are willing to go wherever they're needed within Lancaster County. Find out more about the requirements, duties, and training: https://www.lancaster.ne.gov/347/Election-Board-Worker-Information

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To join the Election Board, please review the forms in this section.

10/15/2026

TOMORROW (Friday, October 16th) is the deadline to register to vote (or update your name, address, and/or political party) by the following means:

*Prior to midnight October 16th, online voter registration completed https://www.votercheck.necvr.ne.gov/voterview/

*Mailed-in voter registrations must be postmarked by October 16th

*By close of business on October 16th (4:30 pm), completed voter registration form received in one of our Election Drop Boxes found outside of our office as well as outside Anderson, Eiseley, Gere, and Walt Libraries

Those who do not get registered by that time, still have until Friday, October 23rd at 6:00 pm to come into the Election Commission at 601 N 46th St, Lincoln, to register to vote in person with a staff member. Usual office hours are Monday-Friday from 8:00 am-4:30 pm, but we are open until 6:00 pm on October 23rd.

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10/14/2026

In-person early voting began Oct. 5 and continues through Nov. 2 at the Lancaster County Election Commission office, 601 N. 46th St. The office is open Monday-Friday from 8:00 am-4:30 pm. Extended hours are:

Friday, October 23 - 8:00 am - 6:00 pm
Tuesday, October 27 - 8:00 am - 6:00 pm
Thursday, October 29 - 8:00 am - 6:00 pm
Saturday, October 31 - 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Monday, November 2 - 7:00 am - 5:00 pm

The deadline to register or update voter registration online is Friday, Oct. 16. Mailed registration applications must be postmarked by that date. People who miss that deadline can register or update their information in person at the Election Commission office until 6 p.m. Oct. 23.

Oct. 23 at 6 p.m. is also the deadline for the office to receive requests for early voting ballots to be mailed. People registering in person can also vote during their visit.

People voting in person should bring an acceptable photo ID, such as a Nebraska driver’s license, Nebraska state ID or U.S. passport. Wiltgen said Nebraska licenses and state IDs can be expired, but driver’s licenses and state IDs issued by other states are not accepted.

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10/12/2026

The Post Office recommends that if you return your ballot by mail, you mail it no later than one week before the deadline to receive it. Our office must RECEIVE your early vote ballot by 8:00 pm on Election Day, November 3, 2026.

You can also return your early vote ballot by 8:00 pm on Election Day, November 3rd, to one of our secure election drop boxes located outside the following:

Election Commissioner, 601 North 46th Street
Anderson Branch Library, 3635 Touzalin Avenue
Eiseley Branch Library, 1530 Superior Street
Gere Branch Library, 2400 South 56th Street
Walt Branch Library, 6701 South 14th Street

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10/09/2026

Are you registered to vote? Is your name and address up to date on your current voter registration? Bi-partisan, trained deputy registrars will be available to help you tomorrow:

Saturday, October 10, 2026 from 9:00 am - 11:00 am
Super Saver, 840 Fallbrook Blvd, Lincoln

Can't make it to this registration drive? You can register online: https://www.votercheck.necvr.ne.gov/voterview/registrant/newregistrant
REMINDER: The deadline to register online is on October 16th by midnight for the November 3rd General Election.

Need to check your registration: https://www.votercheck.necvr.ne.gov/voterview/

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10/05/2026

Voting at the Election Commission starts today for the November 3rd Statewide General Election. The Election Commission is located at 601 N 46th St, Lincoln. Regular office hours are Monday-Friday from 8:00-4:30 pm. Extended office hours are listed below:

Friday, October 23rd 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday, October 27th 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday, October 29th 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Saturday, October 31st 9:00 AM to Noon
Monday, November 2nd 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Lancaster County voters may also pick up an early vote ballot for the Statewide General Election at the Election Commission. Early vote ballots must be returned to the Election Commission in the self-addressed envelope enclosed with their ballot by mail or by dropping them off in one of the secure drop boxes listed below:

Election Commissioner, 601 North 46th Street
Anderson Branch Library, 3635 Touzalin Avenue
Eiseley Branch Library, 1530 Superior Street
Gere Branch Library, 2400 South 56th Street
Walt Branch Library, 6701 South 14th Street

By law, early vote ballot envelopes must be signed and received by the Election Commission by 8:00 PM on the General Election Day Tuesday, November 3rd.

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10/02/2026

Do you need to update the address, name, and/or political party on your current voter registration? Do you need to register to vote for the first time? We can help. Our trained, bi-partisan deputy registrars will be on hand:

Sunday, October 4th from 1:00-3:00 pm
Super Saver, 2525 Pine Lake Rd, Lincoln

Can't make it? You can register online with a valid Nebraska Driver's License or State ID at: https://www.votercheck.necvr.ne.gov/voterview/registrant/newregistrant
If you don't have a valid Nebraska Driver's License or State ID, you can complete and return the form at: https://www.lancaster.ne.gov/581/Voter-Registration
See the calendar for deadlines: https://www.lancaster.ne.gov/1337/2026-Nebraska-Statewide-General-Election -43f0903fb1534bd929af298790bf1da39303286f9b33bdbe05acaac44e7bed07

Need to check your registration status: https://www.votercheck.necvr.ne.gov/voterview/

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09/30/2026

The Nebraska Secretary of State's Election Division will conduct public hearings for each of the three ballot initiatives appearing on Nebraska's general election ballot.
#440 Online Sports Wagering Authorization
#441 Online Sports Wagering Regulation
#442 Fairness for Girls

State law requires that the Secretary of State's office conduct public hearings in each of Nebraska's three congressional districts. The Elections Division has prepared informational pamphlets on the ballot measures, which are available at https://sos.nebraska.gov/elections

The hearings in the Congressional District #1 will be at the State Capitol, Room 1525, 1445 K St, Lincoln, NE 68508. The hearing on #442 Fairness for Girls will be on October 14th from 6:00-9:00 pm. The hearing on #440 Online Sports Wagering Authorization and #441 Online Sports Wagering Regulation will be held October 15th from 6:00-9:00 pm.

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