The Husker Vote Coalition is designed to provide the UNL Community with accessible and understandable information about voter registration and voting procedures. Working with partners across the university and community, HVC also serves as a resource to promote informed voter engagement.

Get Involved, Join the Coalition

Opportunities exist to serve as vote ambassadors or election observers during elections. Vote Ambassadors assist our team with registering people to vote and election observers assist our team by monitoring polling sites in Lincoln.

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2023 Lincoln Elections Guide

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When are the Elections?

In 2023, Lincoln is electing its local government, through a Primary Election on April 4 and General Election on May 2nd.

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How Do I register to Vote

You can register to vote either online or in-person. The last day to register for the primary in person is March 17th and the last day to register for the general election online is April 14 and in person is April 21st.

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Who is Running for Election

The Offices up for Election include the Mayor, City Council (District 1, 2, 3 & 4), Lincoln Airport Authority, and Lincoln Board of Education (Districts 2, 4 & 6).

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Where do I Vote

If you choose to vote in person in 2023, you can head to your polling station from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. on April 4 and on May 2. To request an early vote ballot for one or both elections you will need to complete the form below before the deadlines. Request by mail deadline is Mar 24 (primary), April 21 (General) and Request in person is April 3 (Primary) and May 21 (General).

Voter Education Videos

Gain information about your rights as a voter, how to register to vote and learn about what happens to your ballot after you vote.