Omaha-area voters are likely to face the state’s most competitive congressional race in 2024. (Getty Images)
OMAHA — If you’ve put off getting a photo ID in Nebraska and you plan to vote in this spring’s primary elections, get it done.
This year, election officials must check your ID before you can vote, including if you’re voting early by mail.
Douglas County Election Commissioner Brian Kruse fired a warning flare Wednesday, reminding voters of a change to state law.
New this year: Voters requesting a ballot to vote early must verify their ID. They can do so by writing down their ID number from a Nebraska driver’s license or state ID card.
A graphic of acceptable forms of ID people can use to vote early in Nebraska. (Courtesy of Nebraska Secretary of State’s Office)
Those unwilling or unable to provide one of those ID numbers on the request form can instead enclose a photocopy of a state-approved photo ID, which could be a passport, military ID or Nebraska college ID , among others. People with disabilities, major illness or religious objections to being photographed can fill out an exception form.