Election Day in Nebraska and across the country is Tuesday, November 3, 2026, but if you’re planning to vote in the election, which includes high-profile races for the United States Senate and the United States House of Representatives, there are a lot of other important dates to keep in mind.
Here’s your calendar of key dates in Nebraska’s 2026 midterm elections:
MONDAY, OCTOBER 5: Early voting begins. County election offices begin mailing requested early voting ballots, and in-person early voting is available at county election offices. You can request an early voting ballot using Courier Nebraska’s online portal.
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 16: This is your last day to register online (by midnight) or by mail to vote in the general election. You can register online using Courier Nebraska’s voter registration tool.
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 23: This is your last day to register in person (by 6 p.m.) at your county election office to vote in the general election.
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3: This is the last day to vote in Nebraska’s midterm elections. Polls are open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Central Daylight Time, or 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Mountain Daylight Time in the western third of the state. Mailed early voting ballots must be received by the close of polls to be counted.
Need help getting ready to vote? Use our online portal below to see what’s on your ballot, find your polling place, and register to vote.
