Everyone must participate for democracy to work. Sadly, few minority, low-income or young Nebraskans vote which weakens their political voice. This is important because many of today’s crucial issues such as education, jobs and health care directly involve these Nebraskans and decisions are made without their voice.

Everyone benefits when we break down the barriers to voting. At Nebraska Appleseed, we encourage low-income, minority, new immigrant and young people to register, vote and take part in the political process. We support voter registration projects and helped return the right to vote to ex-felons. We make sure every vote counts.

To VOTE in Nebraska you must be a United States Citizen, be 18 years old on or before November 4, 2008, and live in Nebraska. You must also be registered to vote in the county where you live.

Register to VOTE: fill out the Nebraska Voter Registration Application: English | Español

Once you have completed the application, take it to your local county clerk’s office during normal business hours any time before October 17, 2008 or put a stamp on it and mail it in by October 24, 2008. The county clerk will then mail you a voter registration card.

The Lancaster County Election Commissioner will conduct voter registration at the following sites in Lincoln. Check this site or call the call the Lancaster Election Office at 402-441-7311 for up-coming sites. Mail-in registrations must be post-marked by October 27th to vote in the general election November 4th. The last day to register in person is October 24th, 2008.

Wednesday, October 8th – 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Super Saver
48th and O Streets
Lincoln

Thursday, October 9th – 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Southeast Community College – Student Center
8800 O Street
Lincoln

Saturday, October 11th – 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Hy-Vee
40th and Old Cheney
Lincoln

Saturday, October 11th – 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Hy-Vee
84th and Holdrege
Lincoln

Saturday, October 11th – 12:00 p.m. (noon) - 2:00 p.m.
Hy-Vee
5020 North 27th Street
Lincoln

Saturday, October 11th – 12:00 p.m. (noon) - 2:00 p.m.
Hy-Vee
50th and O Streets
Lincoln

Saturday, October 11th – 12:00 p.m. (noon) - 2:00 p.m.
Hy-Vee
70th Street and Pioneers Boulevard
Lincoln

Click Here to find your county clerk contact information.

Click Here to check your Voter Registration.

You need to Re-Register To VOTE if:

• You change your name (you get married or divorced and your name changes)
• You change your address (if you move, even if you move to a different apartment in the same building).

VOTE November 4, 2008 from 8 am to 8 pm. at your local polling place – the name and address will be printed on your voter’s registration card and in the local newspapers. Click Here to check your polling place on-line.

You can VOTE by mail! Ask for an Early Voting Ballot from your clerk’s office or Click Here to apply for an Early Voting Ballot. Return that ballot to the clerk’s office before the polls close on November 4, 2008.

Find more information on voter registration, early voting, and election day at the Nebraska Secretary of State's Frequently Asked Questions page.

If you have been convicted of a felony, you can register and vote two years after you complete your sentence for the felony including any parole term. For more information on ex-felon's right to vote, see Nebraska Appleseed's Unlock Your Vote: A Guide to Ex-Felon Voting Rights: English | Español

 

 

 

As 2008 shapes up to be one of the most exciting election years in history, Rock the Vote will work with the millions of young people across the country to amplify their voices in the political process.

This year Rock the Vote will forge the largest youth voter registration drive in history, registering 2 million young people. Together with our partners, we are charged and excited to harness our combined power to make our voices heard. 2008 is clearly the year of the youth vote and Rock the Vote will be there every step of the way.

Click the Register to Vote banner and register today!