Valley County, Nebraska
Everything a Valley County, Nebraska voter needs in one place: registration, voter ID, absentee and early voting, and your sample ballot. Home to about 4,030 people, Valley County ranks 60th 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
Why does voting matter in Valley County? Because every eligible voter here has exactly the same power at the ballot box: one vote. The next election for Valley County voters is Nebraska's statewide primary on May 9, 2028; local elections can come sooner, so check your local election office. Many Valley County jobs are in health care and retail, so decisions about health care costs and local businesses hit close to home.
About 2,300 people voted for president in Valley County in 2024 (down about 2% from 2,340 in 2020). That equals roughly 72% of the county's estimated 3,180 adults, above the statewide rate of about 62%.
That means roughly 883 adult residents did not cast a presidential ballot. Some are not eligible, but many are, and that is a lot of untapped power. If just one in 20 of them voted, Valley County would add about 44 voices, more than enough to decide a close local race.
Covering about 568 square miles with roughly 7.1 people per square mile, Valley County is the kind of rural community where a few dozen votes can settle a local election. The county is home to about 0.2% of Nebraska's population.
ZIP codes in or partly in Valley County include 68637, 68815, 68823, 68828, 68837, 68859 and 68862. 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
Who runs elections in Valley 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 Valley 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 Valley 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 Valley 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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