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Nebraska Elections Calendar - 2025 and 2026

Primary Election - May 12,2026​

Statewide and Federal primaries are held on the first Tuesday after the second Monday in May of each even-numbered year to select the nominees of the major political parties for partisan offices - NE ST 32-401

Poll Hours: 8:00 AM-8:00 PM

May Primary Election Election's Important Dates:
April 12, 2026 Early voting begins: Early voting starts no more than 30 days prior to each statewide primary or general election.. . Note: The original date is April 12, which is a Sunday. Please double check with your local election office if they have moved this date to Monday - April 13
April 24, 2026 Voter Registration Deadline By Mail, Fax or email attachment: Mailed-in voter registration ends the 3rd Friday before the election - §32-321. Voter Registration Applications are available at several locations throughout the state, including banks, post offices and libraries..
April 24, 2026 Voter Registration Deadline Online: Online voter registration ends the 3rd Friday before the election - §32-304. Please have your driver's license or state identification card available before you begin this application. To vote at the polling place on Election Day, the completed application must be submitted on or before the third Friday before the election..
May 1, 2026 Voter Registration Deadline In Person: In-Person voter registration ends the 2nd Friday before any election.You may register in person at the local County Clerk/Election Commissioner’s office during normal business hours..
May 11, 2026 Early voting ends: Early voting ends the day before the Election Day..

General Election - November 3,2026​

November General election is held the Tuesday after the first Monday of the month of November

Poll Hours: 8:00 AM-8:00 PM

November General Election Election's Important Dates:
October 4, 2026 Early voting begins: Early voting starts no more than 30 days prior to each statewide primary or general election.. . Note: The original date is October 4, which is a Sunday. Please double check with your local election office if they have moved this date to Monday - October 5
October 16, 2026 Voter Registration Deadline By Mail, Fax or email attachment: Mailed-in voter registration ends the 3rd Friday before the election - §32-321. Voter Registration Applications are available at several locations throughout the state, including banks, post offices and libraries..
October 16, 2026 Voter Registration Deadline Online: Online voter registration ends the 3rd Friday before the election - §32-304. Please have your driver's license or state identification card available before you begin this application. To vote at the polling place on Election Day, the completed application must be submitted on or before the third Friday before the election..
October 23, 2026 Voter Registration Deadline In Person: In-Person voter registration ends the 2nd Friday before any election.You may register in person at the local County Clerk/Election Commissioner’s office during normal business hours..
November 2, 2026 Early voting ends: Early voting ends the day before the Election Day..

NOTES​

This page contains dates and deadlines information on elections occurring in Nebraska

Election dates,voter registration deadlines,early voting, absenstee voting, and voting hours apply to statewide elections in most cases. However, Check with your Town Clerk for the hours of voting, and voter registration deadlines as they vary by town. Please be advised that these dates are updated regularly but are subject to scheduling changes at the local level.

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