Nebraska § 32-942 - Registered voter anticipating absence on election day; right to vote; method; voter present in county; voting place.
Full text of Nebraska Revised Statutes of Nebraska § 32-942 — Registered voter anticipating absence on election day; right to vote; method; voter present in county; voting place., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 32-942. Registered voter anticipating absence on election day; right to vote; method; voter present in county; voting place.
(1) A registered voter of this state who anticipates being absent from the county of his or her residence on the day of any election may appear in person before the election commissioner or county clerk not more than thirty days prior to the day of election for a statewide primary or general election, and not more than fifteen days prior to the election for all other elections, present valid photographic identification, and obtain his or her ballot unless otherwise entitled to vote in the office under section 32-915.03. The registered voter shall vote the ballot in the office of the election commissioner or county clerk or shall return the ballot to the office not later than the closing of the polls on the day of the election.
(2) A registered voter who is present in the county on the day of the election and who chooses to vote on the day of the election shall vote at the polling place assigned to the precinct in which he or she resides unless he or she is returning a ballot for early voting or voting pursuant to section 32-943.
Source: official Nebraska text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Nebraska § 32-942
What does Revised Statutes of Nebraska § 32-942 cover?
Section 32-942 ("Registered voter anticipating absence on election day; right to vote; method; voter present in county; voting place.") is part of the Revised Statutes of Nebraska, the codified statutory law of Nebraska. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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