Election Day is drawing near, and we want to make sure you know and remember a few things as you head to the polls this fall.
An Update to Voter Eligibility
It’s not uncommon for survivors of human trafficking to face felony convictions for crimes they were forced or coerced to commit by their traffickers. Previously, people convicted of a felony were ineligible to register to vote, even if they had completely served their sentence. This is no longer the case. Now, people convicted of a felony who have completed their sentence, including probation or parole, can register to vote.
The Address Confidentiality Program is available for survivors
Voting is a fundamental right, but for those experiencing stalking or abuse, the process can present unique risks and challenges. The Nebraska Address Confidentiality Program (ACP) provides services to Nebraska residents who are survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, and trafficking.
Don’t forget your Photo ID
You must bring an acceptable form of photo ID on Election Day. ID must have the you name and photo. ID can be expired. Acceptable forms of photo ID are:
- Nebraska driver’s license (from DMV)
- Nebraska state ID (from DMV)
- Nebraska college ID (public or private)
- Nebraska political subdivision ID (state, county, city, public school, etc.)
- United States (U.S.) Passport
- Military ID
- Tribal ID
- Hospital, assisted-living facility, nursing home, hospice, home and community-based developmental disabilities services agency, or intermediate skilled care facility record that contains the voter’s name and photo.
What if you forget your ID?
If you arrive at your polling place without an acceptable photo ID, you may go home to retrieve an acceptable photo ID, without signing in, and return with your ID before the polls close to cast a regular ballot.
Alternatively, you can complete a provisional ballot. You can still cast your vote, but your ballot will count only if you present an acceptable form of ID to your county election office in person on or before Tuesday, November 10, 2026.
Vote With Survivors in Mind
An estimated 1.4 million Nebraskans experience intimate partner violence in their lifetimes. If you’re not a survivor, then you likely know someone who is, whether you realize it or not. It could be someone very close to you, because many survivors never tell anyone.
When you cast a ballot, you’re shaping how your community supports survivors, invests in safety, and stops violence before it starts. When you head to the polls this fall, vote with survivors in mind.
Cast Your Vote
Most importantly, vote! Don’t skip out because it’s a midterm. Midterm elections shape national and local decisions that affect daily life. Their outcomes determine:
- Who controls Congress and thus how laws and oversight are handled
- State and local decisions on schools, healthcare, housing, transportation, and public safety
- The direction and limits of the presidential agenda
Turnout is typically lower in midterms than in presidential elections. That means small margins can shift political power significantly. Every vote counts.
For more information, deadlines, and options for voting during this year’s midterms, visit our Cast Your Vote page.
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