Early voting has begun for Lincoln’s May 6th City General Election.
Lancaster County Election Commissioner Todd Wiltgen announced on Monday his office has begun mailing early vote ballots for every voter who requested one through last Friday, April 18. Wiltgen says voters should receive their ballots by the end of this week.
Voters can check the status of their early vote ballot at votercheck.necvr.ne.gov. 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 at a secure drop box location:
- 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 Tuesday, May 6th. Also starting today, Lincoln voters may pick up an early vote ballot or vote in-person for the May General Election at the Election Office.
Election Commission office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. Extended office hours are listed below:
- Friday, April 25th 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM
- Wednesday, April 30th 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM
- Saturday, May 3rd 10:00 AM to Noon
- Monday, May 5th 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
State law permits any registered voter to cast an early ballot. However, voters must request that ballot in writing. An early vote request form is also available on the Election Commissioner’s website at lancaster.ne.gov/election.
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.
Vote by-mail applications for the general election must be received by the Election Commissioner’s Office by 6:00 PM on Friday, April 25th. Voters may disregard vote-by mail applications from third-party organizations or campaigns if they have already completed and returned an application.
Individuals with questions can contact the Election Commissioner’s Office at (402) 441-7311.