The Lincoln-Lancaster County Election Commission mailed about 20,000 early vote-by-mail ballots Monday for the city’s April 8 primary election. The general election is set for May 6.
Commissioner Todd Wiltgen says every voter who requested an early vote ballot through last Friday should receive their ballots by the end of this week. Voters may check the status of their early vote ballot on the Nebraska Secretary of State’s Voter View website 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 in one of the secure drop boxes listed below:
- 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, April 8th.
Also starting today, Lincoln voters may pick up an early vote ballot or vote in-person for the April Primary 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, March 28th 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM
- Wednesday, April 2nd 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM
- Saturday, April 5th 10:00 AM to Noon
- Monday, April 7th 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. For more information about Nebraska Voter ID requirements, visit sos.nebraska.gov/voter-id.
Vote by-mail applications for the primary election must be received by the Election Commissioner’s Office by 6:00 PM on Friday, March 28th.
Commissioner Wiltgen reminds the public the penalty for election falsification is imprisonment for up to two years and twelve months post-release supervision, a fine not to exceed $10,000, or both.
Individuals who have questions should contact the Election Commissioner’s Office at (402) 441-7311.