Sarpy County Election Commission

10/20/2026

The Sarpy county Election Commission has received a handful of questions from voters about whether a marking on the ballot by a poll worker invalidates the ballot. The question stems from misinformation on social media. The answer is no. Two election workers will initial ballot pages given to you. This is part of the process outlined by Nebraska statute, and your ballot will be counted.

Check out this post for more details on what election day looks like for registered voters.

Election Day on Nov. 3 is two weeks away. Here’s what to expect as a registered voter if you go to your polling site to vote:

1. An election workers will ask you to verbally provide your name and address at the check-in table.

2. An election worker will ask you to provide a valid photo ID. Valid IDs can be expired and do not need to display your current address. Election workers are required to only look at the name and photo on the ID to verify each voter’s identity.

3. An election worker will ask you to sign your name on a printed voter roster.

4. An election worker will then pull your proper ballot and two workers will initial at the bottom of the ballot pages given to you.

5. You will mark your ballot with a black pen in a voting booth or at a table with privacy screens. You can refer to notes, guides or your cell phone while voting but please silence your phone. You are not required to vote your entire ballot.

6. Once finished, bring your completed ballot to an election worker who will deposit your ballot in a ballot box. You will be able to observe the worker deposit your ballot.

7. You can proudly wear an “I Voted Today” sticker!

It’s important to rely on trusted sources for election information. If you have any questions about Election Day, voting procedures or anything related to the upcoming election, please visit our website or contact the Sarpy County Election Commission directly.

📞Phone: 402-593-2167
💻Website: https://www.sarpy.gov/659/Election-Commission

The Election Commission has received a handful of questions from voters about whether a marking on the ballot by a poll worker invalidates the ballot. The question stems from misinformation on social media. The answer is no. Two election workers will initial ballot pages given to you. This is part of the process outlined by Nebraska statute, and your ballot will be counted.

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10/08/2026

Get ready for the 2026 General Election!

Early voting started this week at the Election Commission, 1102 E. 1st St. in Papillion. It will continue through Monday, Nov. 2.

Here are some other important dates to keep in mind:

🗳️ Monday, Oct. 12: Our office will be open on Columbus/Indigenous Peoples’ Day. If you can’t make it in during your regular work week, take advantage of the holiday to stop by. You can vote in person or pick up an early voting ballot to take home.
🗳️ Friday, Oct. 16: Voter registration deadline for registrations submitted by mail, through the DMV or via an outside organization.
🗳️ Friday, Oct. 23: Deadline for in-person voter registration at the election office, as well as the deadline to request an early voting ballot by mail.
🗳️ Tuesday, Nov. 3: Election Day!

For details about voter registration, your status or other voting resources, visit the Sarpy County Election Commission at https://www.sarpy.gov/659/Election-Commission or the Nebraska Secretary of State Online Voter Portal at https://www.votercheck.necvr.ne.gov/voterview

09/14/2026

The Sarpy County Election Commission is hosting a voter registration event at the Bellevue Public Library, one of the county's drop box sites, on Tuesday, Sept. 15.

Voters can update their registration or fill out an early voting application for the upcoming general election at the event, which runs from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Key dates to know ahead of the 2026 General Election on Nov. 3

🗓 Tuesday, Sept. 15 – Sarpy County Election Commission voter registration event at the Bellevue Public Library.

🗓 Friday, Sept. 25 – All ballot drop boxes open in Sarpy County.

🗓 Monday, Sept. 28 – Election Commission begins mailing early ballots.

🗓 Monday, Oct. 5 – Early voting begins at the Election Commission at the 1102 Building, 1102 E. 1st St. in Papillion, through Monday, Nov. 2.

🗓 Friday, Oct. 16 – Deadline to register to vote in the general election, if registering by mail, at the DMV and via an outside organization.

🗓 Friday, Oct. 23 – Deadline to register to vote in person at the Election Commission Office. Deadline to accept an application for early voting ballots to be mailed.

🗓 Tuesday, Nov. 3 – General Election.

“Your voice matters, and that’s why we’re holding this event in recognition of National Voter Registration Day,” said David Jones, Sarpy County Election Commissioner. “Our office is ready to make sure you’re registered to vote, update your information if needed and share upcoming election deadlines so that you’re prepared for the 2026 Nebraska Statewide General Election.”

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07/15/2026

🗳️Early voting ballot applications for the 2026 general election are available at the Sarpy County Election Commission office in Papillion and online at: http://sarpy.gov/earlyvotingapp

Voters can complete and submit their application to receive an early voting ballot for the general election on Tuesday, November 3. Completed applications can be submitted several ways:

➡️In person or by mail to the Sarpy County Election Commission at 1102 E 1st St, Ste 1, Papillion, NE 68046
➡️By fax to 402-593-5770
➡️By email to [email protected]

The deadline to request an early voting ballot to be mailed is October 23.

The Election Commission will begin mailing early voting ballots on September 28.

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05/13/2026

Sarpy County 2026 Primary Election

May 13 update: The current results posted on Sarpy County's election night reporting website are the final unofficial results until the county canvass board certifies the results on May 20: https://results.enr.clarityelections.com/NE/Sarpy/126282/web.345435/ #/summary

05/12/2026

It's election day! Polls are open until 8 p.m. today, Tuesday, May 12.

Find your polling place online: https://www.sarpy.gov/689/Polling-Place-Information

Make sure you bring your ID. Acceptable forms of voter ID: https://sos.nebraska.gov/voter-id

If you have an early voting ballot, turn it in before 8 p.m. today to the Sarpy County Election Commission office, 1102 E. 1st St. in Papillion, or use one of our secure drop boxes. Find a drop box: https://www.sarpy.gov/857/Drop-Box-Locations

If you've already returned your early voting ballot, check it's been received and accepted at https://www.votercheck.necvr.ne.gov/voterview

05/07/2026

The Primary Election on May 12 is almost here! Here's what you need to know.

In-Person Early Voting
Monday, May 11 is the last day to vote early in person for the 2026 Statewide Primary Election.

All in-person early voting takes place 8 a.m.- 4:45 p.m. at the Sarpy County Election Commission, 1102 East 1st Street in Papillion.

Voting Via Mailed Ballot
If you requested and have your early-voting ballot, you must return it to the Election Commission or to one of the county’s seven secure drop boxes before 8 p.m. on Election Day. Election day is Tuesday, May 12.

Drop box locations: https://www.sarpy.gov/857/Drop-Box-Locations

Election Day Voters
Registered voters who do not wish to vote early and did not request an early ballot may report to their polling site on election day. Find your polling site: https://www.sarpy.gov/689/Polling-Place-Information

Questions? Contact the Election Commission at 402-593-2167.

05/06/2026

The Sarpy County Election Commission tests their vote-counting machines prior to every statewide election according to Nebraska law. Here's how the logic and accuracy testing works:

Three different sets of test ballots are used to test the vote-counting machines. The first set is provided by the entity that programmed the machine. The second set is filled out by an election official. The third set is filled out by a voter registered to a different political party than the election official. The machine test results must match the known figures exactly for the test to pass.

Nebraska Secretary of State Bob Evnen visited Sarpy during this process as one of several stops around the state and told the group that their commitment to election integrity underpins our democracy.

For information on the May 12 primary election, visit our website at sarpy.gov/elections

04/21/2026

Important Voter Registration Deadlines

You can register to vote in person at the Sarpy County Election Commission through 6 p.m. on Friday, May 1. Your deadline to register by other means is 6 p.m. on April 27.

The April 27 deadline covers:

Registering to vote online: https://www.nebraska.gov/apps-sos-voter-registration/

Mailed-in voter registration, which must be postmarked by April 27.

Registering to vote at the DMV, at the Department of Education, or at the Department of Health and Human Services.

Delivering a voter registration form to the Election Commission on behalf of someone other than yourself.

The Sarpy County Election Commission is located at 1102 E. First St. in Papillion. Sarpy County residents should call 402-593-2167 with questions or visit sarpy.gov/election.

Please note that under updated guidance, the U.S. Postal Service cannot guarantee that the date a piece of mail is dropped in a box or given to a carrier will be the date reflected on the postmark. Information on postmarking: https://www.sarpy.gov/m/NewsFlash/Home/Detail/423

04/06/2026

📪 If you’ve requested an early voting ballot, keep your eye on your mailbox.

The Sarpy County Election Commission has begun mailing early ballots for the 2026 primary election on Tuesday, May 12.

Voters receiving a mail-in ballot must return their completed ballot to the Sarpy County Election Commission – at 1102 E 1st St., Suite 1, in Papillion – or to a drop box no later than 8 p.m. on Tuesday, May 12.

If you haven’t requested a mail-in ballot, you have until May 1 to do so. Here’s how:

📍Fill out an Early Voting Ballot Application, available online: https://www.sarpy.gov/DocumentCenter/View/8495/P26-EV-Application---Fillable--WEBSITE?bidId=

📍Remember to include your Nebraska driver's license number or a copy of your valid photo ID.

📍Submit your completed application by email to [email protected], in person or by mail to the Sarpy County Election Commission.

For more information, including a list of drop boxes, visit our website: https://www.sarpy.gov/659/Election-Commission