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2026 Nebraska Elections

Key 2026 state and federal election dates for Nebraska, plus voter registration and absentee resources.

22 days away

Next election in Nebraska

NOV03
2026Tuesday

General Election

In-person early voting
October 4, 2026 – November 2, 2026
Early voting (in-person early voting/vote-by-mail early ballots) is available for up to 30 days before Election Day, with early in-person voting typically running through the day before the election at county election offices, subject to county hours.
Registration & mail ballot deadlines (3)
Voter registration deadline
October 16, 2026
Mail and online registration closes 18 days before the election; in-person registration at the county office is allowed through Friday before Election Day (3 days before), but Nebraska has no same-day registration on Election Day itself.
Mail ballot request (no excuse needed)
October 23, 2026
Any Nebraska voter may request an early/absentee ballot with no excuse required; written applications must generally be received by the county by the second Friday before the election.
Mail ballot return
Must be received by November 3, 2026
Early/absentee ballots must be received by the county election office by the close of polls on Election Day.

Key dates

State & Federal Elections

Early voting, mail ballot, and registration deadlines below are calculated from Nebraska's standing rules for each election date. Always confirm with your county election office.

  1. Tuesday, May 12, 2026 · Primary Election · CompletedShow details
    In-person early voting
    April 12, 2026 – May 11, 2026
    Early voting (in-person early voting/vote-by-mail early ballots) is available for up to 30 days before Election Day, with early in-person voting typically running through the day before the election at county election offices, subject to county hours.
    Registration & mail ballot deadlines (3)
    Voter registration deadline
    April 24, 2026
    Mail and online registration closes 18 days before the election; in-person registration at the county office is allowed through Friday before Election Day (3 days before), but Nebraska has no same-day registration on Election Day itself.
    Mail ballot request (no excuse needed)
    May 1, 2026
    Any Nebraska voter may request an early/absentee ballot with no excuse required; written applications must generally be received by the county by the second Friday before the election.
    Mail ballot return
    Must be received by May 12, 2026
    Early/absentee ballots must be received by the county election office by the close of polls on Election Day.
  2. 22 days away

    General Election

    NOV03
    2026Tuesday
    In-person early voting
    October 4, 2026 – November 2, 2026
    Early voting (in-person early voting/vote-by-mail early ballots) is available for up to 30 days before Election Day, with early in-person voting typically running through the day before the election at county election offices, subject to county hours.
    Registration & mail ballot deadlines (3)
    Voter registration deadline
    October 16, 2026
    Mail and online registration closes 18 days before the election; in-person registration at the county office is allowed through Friday before Election Day (3 days before), but Nebraska has no same-day registration on Election Day itself.
    Mail ballot request (no excuse needed)
    October 23, 2026
    Any Nebraska voter may request an early/absentee ballot with no excuse required; written applications must generally be received by the county by the second Friday before the election.
    Mail ballot return
    Must be received by November 3, 2026
    Early/absentee ballots must be received by the county election office by the close of polls on Election Day.

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Nebraska Family Alliance is an independent Family Policy Alliance state ally working on legislation, voter education, and family policy in Nebraska.

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