In early May, Nebraska residents will held to the polls to cast their ballots in a statewide primary. However, the election will be conducted a bit differently than those of the recent past.
A new voter identification law will apply to the May 2024 primary.
Here are some important dates related to the election:
• January 5 — Candidate filing begins.
• January 15 — first day county election offices can accept early voting ballot requests.
• April 8 — County election offices begging mailing out early voting ballots
• April 15 — First Day to vote in person at the county election office at Nelson
• April 29 — Last day to register to vote online
• May 3 — Last day to register to vote in person at the county election office
Under the new voter identification law, registered voters must present a valid photo ID for their vote to count. Nebraskans can use any of the IDs listed below for voting:
• Nebraska driver’s license or state ID
• Nebraska college or university ID (public or private)
• Nebraska political subdivision ID
• Passport
• Military ID
• Tribal ID
• Hospital, assisted living facility, nursing home or any other skilled care facility record.
According to research conducted by the secretary of state’s office, more than 97 percent of Nebraskans have a Nebraska driver’s license or a Nebraska state ID. Either can be used under the state identification law.
People can get a free state ID for voting purposes from the Nebraska Department of Motor Vehicles. If the person was born in Nebraska and needs a certified copy of their Nebraska birth certified to get a free state ID they can contact the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services. There is no charge for the certified document. However, a birth certificate is not a valid form of state ID when it comes to the election.
While some states issue a special voter ID, Nebraska does not.
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