Election Information
Voter Eligibility Requirements:
You must be a registered voter in your county of residence to be eligible to vote. In order to register, you must:
- Be a United States Citizen
- Be at least 18 years of age or will be 18 on or before the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November
- Live in the State of Nebraska
- Have not been convicted of a felony, or if convicted, your sentence and parole have been completed longer than two years ago
- Have not been officially found to be mentally incompetent
Registration Deadlines
Registration in Person:
The deadline to register in person at the Courthouse is the second Friday prior to the election in question. Registrations can be completed during regular business hours 8:00 am to 4:00 pm, Monday - Friday, excluding holidays. The Clerk’s office will remain open until 6:00 pm for voter registration purpose the second Friday prior to the election. The deadline to register in person at any other location (i.e., Department of Motor Vehicles offices) is the third Friday prior to the election in question.
Registration by Mail:
The registration form must be postmarked by the third Friday prior to the election in question. If you mail in your form, please provide both your driver’s license number and last four digits of your social security number in the appropriate area of the registration form.
Nebraska Voter Information and Registration Form
Polling Place:
Election Day voting for all Hayes County registered voters is at the Fair Grounds in the Ag Building located at 209 Morton Street in Hayes Center.
Early Voting:
- Early Voting by Mail: any registered voter may vote an early voting ballot instead of voting at their polling place. The voter must mail or fax an Early Voting Ballot Application to the Election Office. Mail the application to PO Box 370, Hayes Center, NE 69032 or fax it to 08-286-3208.
- Early Voting Ballot by Agent: an early voting ballot may be picked up and/or delivered by an agent. The agent is limited to assisting two voters per election. The agent must come to the Election Office at 505 Troth Street in Hayes Center to pick up the ballot(s).
- Early Voting in Person: any registered voter may vote in person prior to Election Day. A voter may vote in person at the Election Office at 505 Troth Street in Hayes Center, Monday - Friday 8:00 am to 4:00 pm, excluding holidays.
- Military & Overseas Voter: members of the Armed Forces and Americans living overseas have several ways in which to vote. Learn more about your voting options. Learn more link: http://www.sos.ne.gov/dyindex.html#boxingName
Not Sure You Are Registered?
Check it out at the Secretary of State’s Web Site
