Omaha Votes

Your Vote, Your Voice

BE A VOTER

Take your power to the polls!

Hope is a muscle. And, there’s hope in voting—in taking direct action to create the community you want to live and work in, where you want to put down roots and curate a life full of joy and connection. This spring, there is a local election in Omaha. You have the power to choose elected officials who impact many local decisions.

The Omaha Primary is April 1 and the General Election is on May 13.

Make your plan now and vote!

Election Information

Get all the details you need for the upcoming Primary Election on Tuesday, April 1.

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Voting Resources

However you plan to vote, make sure you’re prepared with these helpful resources.

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ELECTION INFORMATION

Voting Details

Voting Plan

Whether you are mailing in your ballot or heading to the polls to vote in person, plan ahead and vote! Making a voting plan early will help to avoid running into any challenges later!

Primary Election Deadlines

  • Tuesday, March 25 :: Recommended last day to return early voting ballot by mail via USPS
  • Thursday, March 27 :: Extended office hours for early voting at Election Commission office, 6:00 p.m.
  • Saturday, March 29 :: Saturday hours for early voting at Election Commission office, 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
  • Monday, March 31 :: Deadline for in-person early voting at election commission office, 5:00 p.m.
  • Tuesday, April 1 :: City of Omaha Primary Election Day. Polls open from 8:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m.

General Election Deadlines

  • Friday, April 25 :: Deadline for voter registration via mail and at DMV office.
  • Monday, April 28 :: First day for early voting ballots to be mailed.
  • Friday, May 2 :: Deadline for in-person voter registration at election commission office, 6:00 p.m.
  • Friday, May 2 :: Deadline for early voting ballots to be requested to be mailed, 6:00 p.m.
  • Tuesday, May 6 :: Recommended last day to return early voting ballot by mail via US Postal Service.
  • Monday, May 12 :: Deadline for in-person early voting at election commission office, 5:00 p.m.
  • Tuesday, May 13 :: City of Omaha General Election Day. Polls open from 8:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m.

VOTING RESOURCES

Are you eligible to vote in Nebraska?

You must meet the following requirements:

  • Must be a U.S. Citizen.
  • Must be 18 years old on Election Day.
  • Must live in the state of Nebraska.
  • Must be registered to vote.
  • Must have an valid voter ID.

*If you were convicted of a felony, your voting rights are restored after two years. See here for more information.

Voting Forms

Additional Resources

VOTING SHAREABLES

It is part of the mission of the Women’s Fund of Omaha to support initiatives that improve the lives of metropolitan area women and girls. We work to support the development of women as leaders in our community, and we are intentional about creating a community that builds safe and affirming spaces to empower women of all identities. Efforts to encourage the civic engagement of women in our community is simply an extension of our mission, priorities and values. When women are empowered to have a greater voice in the electoral process, they can mobilize to build a community where every women and girl has the opportunity to reach their full potential.

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