GRAND ISLAND, Neb. – As the Nebraska primary election approaches, state election officials are gearing up for an unprecedented event.
This change comes due to new photo voter ID requirements. On primary day, voters will need to show an approved photo ID at the polls.
Hall County Election Commissioner Tracy Overstreet noted that training manuals for poll workers have been completely rewritten to accommodate the new rules.
Overstreet explained that voters who forget their photo ID can still cast their votes provisionally. “If you forget it and you’re far from home without time to retrieve it before voting, come vote anyway,” she advised. “You can vote provisionally without your photo ID and have a week to present it at our office post-election. So, don’t worry; just come in and vote. We’ve got your back.”
Additionally, Overstreet highlighted another significant change impacting the May 14 election. “This will be the first election with constitutional carry laws in effect, which includes new regulations at polling places, such as prohibitions on firearms,” she said. Polling places will display ‘no guns’ signs as a reminder, following consultations with law enforcement.
The Nebraska Secretary of State Bob Evnen’s office has issued a list of IDs acceptable for voting, which includes:
- Nebraska driver’s license or state ID
- IDs from Nebraska colleges or universities (both public and private)
- Passport, Military ID, Tribal ID
- Documents from hospitals, assisted-living facilities, nursing homes, or other skilled care facilities
- Nebraska political subdivision ID
These preparations ensure that all voters understand the new requirements and can participate smoothly in the upcoming election.
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