First election deadlines are now approaching

LINCOLN — Nebraska’s first voter registration deadline for the general election is one week away. Friday, October 18, is the final day that Nebraskans can register to vote: Online (by midnight), By mail (postmarked Oct. 18), By secure drop box, At a state agency (DMV, DHHS, Dept. of Ed.), Via deputy registrar or Via personal agent. “Eligible Nebraskans should ensure that their voter registration is up to date or submit a voter registration application if they aren’t registered to vote in Nebraska,” Secretary of State Bob Evnen said. “County election offices are efficiently and carefully reviewing, verifying and processing all voter registrations that they receive.”