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How do I request an absentee ballot?

 Absentee voting is now called Early Voting in Nebraska. Print out an online request form here, or contact your county clerk with a written request.
Where do I send the request?

 Your county clerk/election commissioner can be found here.
What is the deadline for requesting an absentee ballot?

 The deadline to request an absentee ballot by mail is 4:00 pm the Wednesday before Election Day:
May 7 for the Primary Election
October 29 for the General Election
Absentee ballot request forms will be accepted 120 days prior to Election Day, and up until the deadline.

In-person absentee voting is open from 35 days before Election Day until the Monday before Election Day:
May 12 for the Primary Election
November 3 for the General Election
What is the voting procedure?

 Any registered voter can vote absentee. Fill out the necessary information to request a ballot, and return it to the county clerk. They will mail out a ballot to you. Fill out the ballot and return it.
What are the deadlines for voting absentee?

 Ballots must be received by mail 8:00 pm CST on Election Day.
Primary Election: May 13
General Election: November 4
What are the election dates and deadlines for 2008?

 Primary Election: May 13
General Election: November 4
Mail-in voter registration must be postmarked by the third Friday prior to Election Day for the voter to be eligible for that election.
How do I contact the Secretary of State / election officials?

 John Gale, Secretary of State
State Capitol, Suite 2300
Lincoln, NE 68509-4608
http://www.sos.state.ne.us
E-mail: receptionist@sos.ne.gov
Tel: 402-471-2554
Fax: 402-471-3237

Election Administration
E-mail: electionsdeputy@sos.ne.gov
Tel: 402-471-2555
Fax: 402-471-3237
Is permanent absentee status available?

 No.
Additional information:

 See this page for more information on Early Voting.