Lancaster County Urges Voters to Update Registration Before May Primary

LINCOLN, Neb. — The Lancaster County Election Commission is reminding voters of upcoming opportunities to register to vote or make changes to their voter registration as the 2026 Nebraska primary election approaches.

Residents can update their address, change their name, switch political party affiliation, or register to vote for the first time through multiple methods. Online voter registration for the primary election ended April 27, but in-person registration remains available until 6 p.m. on May 1 at the Lancaster County Election Office, located at 601 N 46th Street in Lincoln.

Voters may register in person at their county election office without bringing any documents, though mail-in voter registration forms are available at most post offices, banks, and libraries throughout Lancaster County. Those registering by mail should note that applications must be postmarked by the third Friday before the election.

To register to vote in Nebraska, applicants must be 18 years old or 17 and turning 18 by the November general election, a United States citizen, and a resident of Nebraska and the county where they are registering. Meanwhile, early voting is underway, with the deadline to request a mail ballot set for 6 p.m. on May 1.

For questions about voter registration or the upcoming election, residents can contact the Lancaster County Election Commissioner's Office at 402-441-7311 during regular business hours, or visit the county's voter registration website.