Elections Division

The Secretary of State serves as Nebraska’s chief election officer. Working with election officials in the state’s 93 counties, the Elections Division oversees election law, the conduct of elections in the state, election tabulation equipment and the state voter registration system. The division accepts candidate filings and compiles results for statewide, legislative, judicial retention and certain district elections. The division oversees filings for statewide initiative and referendum petitions.

Phone: (402) 471-2555
Fax: (402) 471-7834
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 94608, Lincoln, NE 68509-4608
Location: 301 S. 13th Street, Suite 410, Lincoln, NE 68508
Email: sos.elect@nebraska.gov

Next Statewide Election
Anticipated Date: 5/12/2026 Gubernatorial Statewide Primary Election

Dates & Deadlines

12/4/2024

• At 9 AM - the time to conduct recounts for candidates who filed with the Secretary of State.

12/5/2024

• Deadline to complete general election voter history.
• Last day the copy of a petition may be served on the person whose election is being contested when contesting the election of Constitutional Officers, and members of the Public Service Commission, Board of Regents and State Board of Education.
• Last day the copy of a petition may be served on the Secretary of State contesting the election of constitutional amendment or statutes by initiative or referendum.

12/16/2024

• Last day for petition to be filed in Lancaster County District Court contesting the election of Constitutional Officers, and members of the Public Service Commission, Board of Regents and State Board of Education.
• Last day for petition to be filed in Lancaster County District Court contesting the election of constitutional amendment or statutes by initiative or referendum.
• Last day to deliver certificates of nomination or certificates of election.