Voters will be heading to the polls on Tuesday for the City of Lincoln General Election and Lancaster County Election Commissioner Todd Wiltgen has issued some final reminders.
Voting Hours – The polling locations will be open from 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM.
Where to vote – Voters must vote at the location for their current address. Polling locations have not changed since the Primary Election. New polling place location cards were mailed to all affected voters prior to April’s Primary Election. If voters are unsure where to vote they may look up their polling location on our website at //www.lancaster.ne.gov/election or they may call the election office at (402) 441-7311.
Campaigning prohibited – Campaign items for any candidate on the ballot, such as buttons, stickers, and T-shirts are not allowed in a polling place. It is illegal to campaign within 200 feet of a polling site. Campaign signs can be installed on private property within 200 feet of a polling site, provided that the property does not include where the polling place is located.
Conduct at the Polls – To maintain proper decorum at the polls, it is requested that you silence your cell phones and other electronic devices. Phone conversations or loud bell tones can be distracting to others. Ballot selfies are allowed in polling places; however, photos should only be taken of your own ballot. Please respect your poll workers and thank them for their service.
Early Vote Ballots – Early Vote Ballots must be received by the Election Commissioner’s Office no later than 8:00 PM on Election Day. Anyone with an Early Vote Ballot should drop it off in the drop box on the North side of the Election Office at 601 North 46th Street. Early Vote Ballots cannot be returned to the voter’s polling location on Election Day.
Election Results – The General Election results will be posted on the Election Commission’s website starting at 8:00 PM at www.lancaster.ne.gov/election.
Anyone having any questions regarding the General Election should call the Election Office at (402) 441-7311.