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n Nov. 8, Nebraskans will vote on a new governor, members to represent them in Congress and ballot initiatives, including one to raise the minimum wage. But before you dig into this issue’s stories or scan the included League of Women Voters Election Guide to read what each candidate stands for, The Reader wants to make sure you’ve got the basics covered on voting in the LAST DAY TO REQUEST A MAIL-IN BALLOT general. by 6:00 p.m.
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Here’s what you need to know:
Mail your ballot
Or drop ballot in a dropbox by 8:00 p.m. on election night (Tuesday, Nov. 8).
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WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THIS ELECTION? You must register before you can vote by mail and online by Friday, October 21. www.nebraska.gov/apps-sos-voter-registration/ Voter registration forms are available in Spanish here. www.votedouglascounty.com/early_voting.aspx#mail Register in person in the Douglas County Election Commission or DMV by Friday, October 28. VERIFY your voter registration here: www.votercheck.necvr.ne.gov/voterview
If you are registered you can also update your information, including address, affliation with a party and name changes on your voter registration record.
IF IT IS YOUR FIRST TIME REGISTERING TO VOTE BY MAIL If you are mailing a registration application and are a first-time registrant to vote in Nebraska, the law requires: a copy of a photo identification that is valid. (This can be a Nebraska state ID or driver’s license.)
a copy of a utility bill, bank statement, government check, paycheck, or other government document. Each must be dated within 60 days before you register and show your name and address. If you aren’t 18 years old when registering but will be by Nov. 8, you can register. Just be sure to present an ID that shows your birthdate.
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For more instructions in English or Spanish and to register online, visit the Douglas County Election Commission at www. votedouglascounty.com/voter_registration.aspx.
WHO CAN VOTE? Citizens of the United States.
Residents of Nebraska and of the county where you are registering. If you move to another county, you must re-register. You must be at least 18 years of age or will be 18 on or before Nov. 8, 2022.
WHO CANNOT VOTE? Citizens who have been convicted of a felony by any state or federal court. You cannot register to vote until two years after the completion of your sentence, including any probation or parole term. People who have been found to be mentally incompetent.
DID YOU KNOW YOU CAN VOTE EARLY? You can apply for an early-voting ballot by contacting your county election office in person, by mail or by fax.
Print and complete the online early-voting application. Mail, fax or scan/take a picture of your application and email it to your county election office. The last day for an early-voting application to be received is 6 p.m. on the second Friday preceding the election. You can vote early at your county election office (30 days before a primary or general election and 15 days for all other elections). The day before the election is the last day to vote early in person. Download the form at: sos.nebraska.gov/elections/voter-forms
PROVISIONAL BALLOTS If you are registered to vote in Douglas County but you’re voting at the wrong polling place, your address does not match your registered address, or you don’t have proper identification, you must request a provisional ballot. Provisional ballots are separated and examined by the county’s election commission. Check your provisional ballot’s status at: www.votercheck.necvr.ne.gov/VoterView/ProvisionalBallotSearch.do