Nebraska’s secretary of state reminds voters of new voter ID law ahead of primary

LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) – Nebraska’s Secretary of State is sending out letters to voters who need to get a new, state-issued ID before the upcoming primary election.

Secretary of State Bob Evnen said about 35,000 Nebraskans will receive the letter. He said that’s about 3% of all registered voters in the state.

Evnen said his office wants to make sure everyone is ready for upcoming elections.

“We’re trying to reach voters who may not be aware of the new voter ID law and may not be prepared,” he said.

Nebraska’s new law states that voters must present a photo ID before voting.

This law will first be implemented during the statewide primary on May 14.

You can get a state-issued ID at any Nebraska DMV location.

Voters should also ensure their early voting applications are up to date.

For early voting application information, click here.

The Nebraska Secretary of State’s Office provided a list of acceptable forms of ID:

• Nebraska driver’s license
• Nebraska state ID
• U.S. passport
• Military ID
• Tribal ID
• Hospital, assisted-living facility or nursing home record
• Nebraska political subdivision ID (state, county, city, public school, etc.)
• Nebraska college or university ID (public or private)