Lancaster County, Nebraska
Your guide to voting in Lancaster County, Nebraska: registration, sample ballots, ID requirements and where to get local help. Home to about 333,000 people, Lancaster County ranks 2nd in population among Nebraska's 93 counties. In Nebraska, the county clerk runs elections, except in the largest counties, which have an election commissioner.
Next Election
May 9, 2028
Voter Portal
Register Online
What's On My Ballot?
ID Requirements
Absentee / Early Voting
Registration Deadline
Register online or by mail by the third Friday before an election, or in person by the second Friday before.
Why Voting Matters
In Lancaster County, the people who show up to vote decide who represents everyone. The next election for Lancaster County voters is Nebraska's statewide primary on May 9, 2028; local elections can come sooner, so check your local election office. Many Lancaster County jobs are in health care and retail, so decisions about health care costs and local businesses hit close to home.
About 158,000 people voted for president in Lancaster County in 2024 (about the same as the 157,000 cast in 2020). That equals roughly 61% of the county's estimated 260,000 adults, close to the statewide rate of about 62%.
Put another way, about 102,000 adults in Lancaster County sat that election out. Not all of them can vote, but if even 5% of them did, that would be roughly 5,120 more ballots, often more than the margin in races for local councils, school boards, the legislature or Congress.
Across about 838 square miles, Lancaster County averages around 397 people per square mile, mixing neighborhoods, towns and open land. About 17% of all Nebraska residents live here.
ZIP codes in or partly in Lancaster County include 68003, 68017, 68065, 68301, 68317, 68331, 68333 and 68336, plus 43 more. Take two minutes to confirm your registration, preview your ballot with the links on this page, and decide when and how you will vote. Bring a neighbor along.
Voter Assistance Resources
Questions about voting in Lancaster County? In Nebraska, the county clerk runs elections, except in the largest counties, which have an election commissioner. For registration, polling places, early voting and absentee ballots, contact the Lancaster County clerk or election commissioner.
Statewide directory, Nebraska Secretary of State's election officials contact list:
https://sos.nebraska.gov/elections/election-officials-contact-information
See your sample ballot. Nebraska Voter Information Lookup, which shows your sample ballot:
https://www.votercheck.necvr.ne.gov/voterview
You can also preview a personalized ballot at Vote411.org.
To ask a question or report a problem at the polls, call or text Election Protection at 866-OUR-VOTE (866-687-8683), a free nonpartisan hotline. For help in Spanish call 888-VE-Y-VOTA (888-839-8682); for Asian languages call 888-API-VOTE (888-274-8683).
Voters with disabilities in Lancaster County can ask for an accessible voting machine, curbside voting where offered, and help from a person of their choice. If you run into barriers, contact Disability Rights Nebraska, Nebraska's Protection and Advocacy agency, at (800) 422-6691. VoteRiders (844-338-8743) offers free help with voter ID.
Need a ride? Many local transit agencies and ride services offer free or discounted rides to the polls on Election Day, so check what is available before the next election. See our Nebraska voter page for statewide options. Details can change, so confirm with the official election office.
Military and overseas voters can get help from the Federal Voting Assistance Program at 1-800-438-VOTE (8683) or fvap.gov.
Sign up to be an election worker
Election workers (often called poll workers) keep voting running smoothly in Lancaster County. Most are paid for their time, get free training, and help their neighbors cast their ballots. You can work a full day, a shorter shift, or help before Election Day. County and municipal election offices recruit and train their own workers, and the EAC's Help America Vote page links to yours. Find out how to sign up:
https://www.eac.gov/help-america-vote
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