Read the full article on KETV 7
Nebraska voters are preparing for the upcoming primary election, with key registration deadlines and essential voting details to keep in mind. For those voting in Nebraska, there are two important dates to circle on the calendar: April 27 and May 1. April 27 is the deadline for online registration, while May 1 marks the final day to register in person. David Jones, Sarpy County election commissioner, said the explained the easiest ways to register. “Go to the Secretary of State’s website and again back to our website, sarpy.gov/elections,” Jones said. To confirm your registration status, Jones advised contacting your county election office directly. He also stressed the importance of re-registering if you’ve recently moved, even within the same county. “Even if it’s within the same county. So the best thing to do is to contact our office and make sure they have an up-to-date registration. That also makes sure that they would then, of course, have the right polling site, get the right ballot,” Jones said. Sarpy County is unique in having two congressional districts, making it crucial for voters to know which district they belong to in order to receive the correct ballot. “It minimizes a lot of confusion. Sometimes folks will get their ballot and go, ‘Well, I thought I could vote for the governor or something like that.’ And really, all that is dictated by where you live, what congressional district you’re in, where you’re registered,” Jones said. Jones also highlighted the importance of confirming your party affiliation to ensure your expectations align with the ballot you receive. “That is important to make sure their expectations are met for the specific ballot that they receive,” Jones said. As for election day, May 12, voters who show up at the polls without registering will cast a provisional ballot. “Voting is our civic duty,” Jones said. “If nothing else, it gives you the opportunity to have your voice heard in both the primary and then, of course, the general election.”Make sure you can always see the latest news, weather, sports and more from KETV NewsWatch 7 on Google search.NAVIGATE: Home | Weather | Local News | National | Sports | Newscasts on demand |
Nebraska voters are preparing for the upcoming primary election, with key registration deadlines and essential voting details to keep in mind.
For those voting in Nebraska, there are two important dates to circle on the calendar: April 27 and May 1.
Advertisement
April 27 is the deadline for online registration, while May 1 marks the final day to register in person.
David Jones, Sarpy County election commissioner, said the explained the easiest ways to register.
“Go to the Secretary of State’s website and again back to our website, sarpy.gov/elections,” Jones said.
To confirm your registration status, Jones advised contacting your county election office directly. He also stressed the importance of re-registering if you’ve recently moved, even within the same county.
“Even if it’s within the same county. So the best thing to do is to contact our office and make sure they have an up-to-date registration. That also makes sure that they would then, of course, have the right polling site, get the right ballot,” Jones said.
Sarpy County is unique in having two congressional districts, making it crucial for voters to know which district they belong to in order to receive the correct ballot.
“It minimizes a lot of confusion. Sometimes folks will get their ballot and go, ‘Well, I thought I could vote for the governor or something like that.’ And really, all that is dictated by where you live, what congressional district you’re in, where you’re registered,” Jones said.
Jones also highlighted the importance of confirming your party affiliation to ensure your expectations align with the ballot you receive.
“That is important to make sure their expectations are met for the specific ballot that they receive,” Jones said.
As for election day, May 12, voters who show up at the polls without registering will cast a provisional ballot.
“Voting is our civic duty,” Jones said. “If nothing else, it gives you the opportunity to have your voice heard in both the primary and then, of course, the general election.”
Make sure you can always see the latest news, weather, sports and more from KETV NewsWatch 7 on Google search.
NAVIGATE: Home | Weather | Local News | National | Sports | Newscasts on demand |
