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The Election Commissioner is located at:601 N 46th StreetLincoln, NE 68503-3720
View the office location.
The Election Commissioner is appointed by the Governor. The Governor appoints Election Commissioners for a four-year term in counties with a population larger than 100,000. Currently, David J. Shively serves as Lancaster County Election Commissioner. His current term ends on September 6, 2023.
To vote in elections, persons must be:
For more information about registering to vote please visit the Voter Registration page.
No. You may vote by early/absentee ballot. Learn more on the Early / Absentee Voting page.
Residents may register to vote in person at the Election Commissioner's Office, by mail or online. Voters changing address, name, or party affiliation must re-register. For more information, see the Voter Registration page.
You can change your political party affiliation by completing a new voter registration application and selecting your new affiliation. This can be done by mail or in person at the Election Office. For more information visit the Voter Registration page.
A person find out when the next election will be held by calling the Election Office or checking out the Election Calendar (PDF).
Please view the 2019 Offices and Qualifications (PDF).
Candidates filing for local office will file at the Lancaster County Election Commissioner's Office, located at:601 N 46th StreetLincoln, NE 68503-3720
For State offices candidates file with the Election Division of the Nebraska Secretary of State, located at:1221 N StreetSuite 103Lincoln, NE 68508