Frequently Asked Questions

For Voters

Where can I register to vote?

You can register to vote at any of the following locations:

• Online at https://www.nebraska.gov/apps-sos-voter-registration/
• Hall County Election Commission's Office, 121 S. Pine Street, Grand Island.
• Official Voter Registration Application
• Aplicación oficial para registrarse como votante
• Any Armed Forces Recruiting Office.
• The Nebraska Department of Motor Vehicles.
• Agencies for the Disabled.
• The Public Assistance Office.
• At community voter registration events.

Where can I check my current voter registration information?

You can look up your current registration information, including name, address, party affiliation and polling site by visiting Nebraska Voter Check

What is the deadline to register to vote?

The deadline to register to vote is 10 days prior to any election.

In 2024, the primary election is May 14, 2024. The registration deadlines are:

April 29, 2024 - The postmark deadline for mailed-in registrations for the primary.

April 29, 2024 - The last day for voter registration done at the Department of Motor Vehicles or online. The last day for deputy registrars to register voters at community voter registration events.

6 p.m., May 3, 2024 - The last day for in person voter registration for the primary.

In 2024, the general election is November 5, 2024. The registration deadlines are:

October 18, 2024 - The last day for voter registration done at the Department of Motor Vehicles or online. The postmark deadline for mailed-in registrations for the general. Also the last day for deputy registrars to register voters a community voter registration events.

6 p.m. October 25, 2024 - The last day for in person voter registration for the general.

Am I eligible to vote?

You are eligible to vote in Nebraska if you live in the state AND you are a citizen of the United States AND are at least 18 years old or you will be 18 by the first Tuesday following the first Monday in November of this year AND you are not a felon, or you are a convicted felon whose voting rights have been restored AND you have not been officially found to be non compos mentis (mentally incompetent.)

What information is requested on the voter registration form?

You will be asked to provide your first and last name and middle initial, your date of birth, your place of birth, your Nebraska Driver's license number, the last four digits on your Social Security card, your address, and your signature. You will also be asked to select a party affiliation. Additional information you may provide includes phone number, cell number and email. The registration application also includes an eligibility oath for you to read and sign.

When do I need to fill out a voter registration form?

You need to fill out a voter registration form when you first register to vote. You need to update your registration when you have moved to a new address, changed your name (for example, after marriage or divorce) or change your party affiliation. To be eligible to vote you must register 10 days prior to the election. You may register online at https://www.nebraska.gov/apps-sos-voter-registration/

How do I apply for an Early Ballot?

Click here to download an Early Voting Application (Available July 8, 2024)

haga clic aquí para descargar una solicitud de votación anticipada (Disponible el 8 de julio de 2024)

To receive a ballot you must complete an Early Voting Application and return it to the Hall County Election Office, Suite 8, 121 S. Pine Street, Grand Island, NE 68801. Applications for the May 14, 2024 Primary will be available starting January 15, 2024.

In 2024, the primary election is May 14, 2024. The early ballot deadlines are:

Early ballot requests for the primary may be accepted beginning January 15, 2024. Early ballots will be made available April 15, 2024 and must be returned by 8:00 P.M. on May 14, 2024. The last day to vote in person on an early ballot is May 13, 2024.

In 2024, the general election is November 5, 2024. The early ballot deadlines are:

Early ballot requests for the general may be accepted beginning July 8, 2024. Early ballots will be made available October 7, 2024 and must be returned by 8:00 P.M. on November 5, 2024. The last day to vote in person on an early ballot is November 4.

Where do I vote on Election Day?

There are 24 polling sites in Hall County for 24 precincts. You may check your polling site online by visiting Nebraska Voter Check