Interactive: Need help voting in Nebraska? We've got you covered for the 2024 election
Nebraskans have a lot to think about in deciding how to vote this fall.
There's the presidential race, two U.S. Senate races, U.S. House races, 25 legislative races, local races, ballot measures and more.
But casting your vote? That's pretty simple, if you think about it.
The World-Herald is making that part even simpler.
Our interactive tool shows step-by-step how to make your voice heard in the manner you choose for the 2024 election:
Can't get the interactive tool to work? Scroll down for the graphic version!
As you vote, you should note: There is one major difference in 2024 from past years. Nebraskans must now have photo ID to vote , with limited exceptions. That requirement went smoothly in its debut, the May primary. Election officials are optimistic it will go well this fall, too.
You don't need a separate, special voter ID, just one of the forms accepted under the state law. For most voters, that will be a Nebraska driver's license or Nebraska state ID. There's a full list of accepted IDs and voter ID FAQs on the Nebraska secretary of state's web site .
Election officials are urging Nebraskans to research and make voting plans in advance.
"This is an unprecedented ballot," Douglas County Election Commissioner Brian Kruse said. "It's a long ballot, and you need to inform yourself before you begin to vote, especially if you're headed to the polling place on Election Day."
People in Douglas County can see exactly what will be on their particular ballots by using the "Find Your Voting Information" feature on the Douglas County Election Commission website beginning Sept. 29. Voters can see state-level sample ballots on the secretary of state's website .
All Nebraskans' ballots will include the presidential contest, the rarity of two U.S. Senate races, a U.S. House race and six statewide ballot issues.
"And then if you live in the City of Omaha, you're also going to have nine different issues to vote on for the city: two charter amendments, a good life district and six bond issues," Kruse said.
That'll make for a two-page ballot, front and back on both pages.
If you're one of the projected 50% of local voters who are voting early by drop box or mail, you'll have your ballot at home to study. If you vote in person and haven't researched, it could take 15 minutes to read everything and vote, Kruse said.
Kruse expects a turnout of about 73% in Douglas County, but thinks 75% is possible. That will be a lot of voters; more than 360,000 people are registered so far. Kruse says the election office is prepared.
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