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Student-friendly residencyNo-excuse absentee
Next election
Nebraska General Election
Nov 3, 2026
57
days away

Key dates for the Nebraska General Election

From Nebraska's official election information, last reviewed Jul 25, 2026. VoteU is an independent nonpartisan project, not a government site, so confirm anything time-critical on the official page below.

Election day, voter registration deadline, and absentee ballot request deadline for the Nebraska General Election
Election dayNov 3, 2026 (57 days away)
Register to vote byOct 16, 2026 (39 days away)
Request an absentee ballot byOct 23, 2026 (46 days away)

The absentee date above is the deadline to request a ballot. The deadline to return a completed ballot is set separately by Nebraska and is not tracked here. See how to request an absentee ballot as a student.

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Deadlines for registering to vote in Nebraska, straight from our data

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GeneralNE57 days away

Nebraska General Election

Nov 3, 2026

Governor and U.S. Senate, plus a term-limits amendment. Register online or by mail by Oct 16 (in person until 6 p.m. Oct 23); mailed early-ballot requests are due Oct 23.

GovernorU.S. SenateU.S. HouseLegislature (nonpartisan)
On the ballot
  • Legislative Term Limits Amendment
    Allows state senators to serve three consecutive four-year terms instead of the current two.
For students: Nebraska and Creighton students can register at their campus address.
Register by
Oct 16, 2026 (39d)
Absentee by
Oct 23, 2026
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Voting from campus in Nebraska

Nebraska is flagged in VoteU's dataset as generally allowing students to register at their campus address. Confirm your own situation on the official page above.

Can I vote where I go to college?
What the law says about registering at a campus address
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A side by side comparison, and how to switch
How do I request an absentee ballot?
Five steps, plus the request deadline for every state
Can I use my student ID to vote?
The federal floor, and where to find your state's list