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Ballotpedia covered six local ballot measure in Nebraska for voters in Omaha on May 10, 2022, and covered five ballot measures in Omaha on November 8, 2022.

In 2022, Ballotpedia covered local ballot measures that appeared on the ballot for voters within the 100 largest cities in the U.S., within state capitals, and throughout California. You can review the coverage scope of the local ballot measures project here. In 2022, the project's scope includes Omaha and Lincoln..

Ballotpedia covered a selection of policing-related ballot measures and election-related ballot measures outside of the largest cities.

November 8

Ballotpedia covered five bond measures for voters in Omaha on November 8, 2022.

Douglas County

See also: Douglas County, Nebraska ballot measures

• Aurora, Colorado, Question 3A, Remove Ban on Individuals Convicted of Felonies from Holding Elective Office (November 2022):  ✖

A "yes" vote supported removing the city ban on individuals convicted of felonies from holding elective office and providing instead that individuals convicted of embezzlement of public money, bribery, perjury, solicitation of bribery or subornation of perjury are prohibited from holding office.

A "no" vote opposed removing the city ban on individuals convicted of felonies from holding elective office and providing instead that individuals convicted of embezzlement of public money, bribery, perjury, solicitation of bribery or subornation of perjury are prohibited from holding office.

• Omaha, Nebraska, Charter Amendment 1, Councilmember Replacement Vote Measure (November 2022):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported providing that a Councilmember who is vacating the city council cannot vote for the replacement Councilmember.

A "no" vote opposed providing that a Councilmember who is vacating the city council cannot vote for the replacement Councilmember.

• Omaha, Nebraska, Charter Amendment 2, Mayor Disability Measure (November 2022):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported changing the process for determining if a mayor is disabled and unable to perform the Mayor's duties where the ultimate determination is made by a two-thirds majority of the City Council.

A "no" vote opposed changing the process for determining if a mayor is disabled and unable to perform the Mayor's duties where the ultimate determination is made by a two-thirds majority of the City Council.

• Omaha, Nebraska, Charter Amendment 3, Council President Line of Succession and Meeting Requirement in the Event of an Emergency Measure (November 2022):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported providing for a line of succession if the Council President and the Council Vice President are unable to perform as acting mayor, providing an exception to the requirement that the City Council must meet twice a month if there is a declared state or federal emergency, and require that the publication related to any initiative petition be made only in the City’s designated official newspaper.

A "no" vote opposed providing for a line of succession if the Council President and the Council Vice President are unable to perform as acting mayor, providing an exception to the requirement that the City Council must meet twice a month if there is a declared state or federal emergency, and require that the publication related to any initiative petition be made only in the City’s designated official newspaper.

• Omaha, Nebraska, Charter Amendment 4, Cash Reserve Fund Increase Measure (November 2022):  ✖

A "yes" vote supported increasing the cash reserve fund from 8% to 12% and to increase the monetary amount which requires public bidding and City Council action from $20,000 to $50,000.

A "no" vote opposed increasing the cash reserve fund from 8% to 12% and to increase the monetary amount which requires public bidding and City Council action from $20,000 to $50,000.

• Omaha, Nebraska, Charter Amendment 5, Master Plan to Address Development Measure (November 2022):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported including a requirement that the City of Omaha's master plan must "address affordable housing development and sustainable development."

A "no" vote opposed including a requirement that the City of Omaha's master plan must "address affordable housing development and sustainable development."

May 10

Ballotpedia covered six bond measures for voters in Omaha on May 10, 2022. They were approved.

Douglas County

See also: Douglas County, Nebraska ballot measures

• Omaha, Nebraska, City Facilities Bond Issue (May 2022):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported authorizing the city to issue $15.1 million in bonds to fund the construction, improvement, and equipping of public facilities, including police buildings, fire stations, libraries, park facilities, auditorium facilities, and public works storage facilities.

A "no" vote opposed authorizing the city to issue $15.1 million in bonds to fund the construction, improvement, and equipping of public facilities, including police buildings, fire stations, libraries, park facilities, auditorium facilities, and public works storage facilities.

• Omaha, Nebraska, Parks and Recreation Bond Issue (May 2022):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported authorizing the city to issue $15.4 million in bonds to fund improvements to parks and recreation areas and facilities.

A "no" vote opposed authorizing the city to issue $15.4 million in bonds to fund improvements to parks and recreation areas and facilities.

• Omaha, Nebraska, Public Safety Bond Issue (May 2022):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported authorizing the city to issue $6.1 million in bonds to fund capital expenses of the fire department, such as vehicles, equipment, and facilities.

A "no" vote opposed authorizing the city to issue $6.1 million in bonds to fund capital expenses of the fire department, such as vehicles, equipment, and facilities.

• Omaha, Nebraska, Sewer Bond Issue (May 2022):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported authorizing the city to issue $24.1 million in bonds to fund the construction, improvement, and equipping of sewers and sewer facilities.

A "no" vote opposed authorizing the city to issue $24.1 million in bonds to fund the construction, improvement, and equipping of sewers and sewer facilities.

• Omaha, Nebraska, Street Preservation Bond Issue (May 2022):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported authorizing the city to issue $120 million in bonds to fund the construction, improvement, and equipping of streets and bridges as part of the city's street preservation program started in 2020.

A "no" vote opposed authorizing the city to issue $120 million in bonds to fund the construction, improvement, and equipping of streets and bridges as part of the city's street preservation program started in 2020.

• Omaha, Nebraska, Street and Highway Transportation Bond Issue (May 2022):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported authorizing the city to issue $79.6 million in bonds to fund the construction, improvement, and equipping of roads and bridges.

A "no" vote opposed authorizing the city to issue $79.6 million in bonds to fund the construction, improvement, and equipping of roads and bridges.

Statewide ballot measures

See also: Nebraska 2022 ballot measures

Type	Title	Description	Result	Yes Votes	No Votes
LRCA	Amendment 1	Authorize local governments to spend revenue to develop commercial air travel service at local airports	a	481,702 (79%)	129,699 (21%)
CICA	Initiative 432	Require photo identification in order to vote	a	432,028 (65%)	228,031 (35%)
CISS	Initiative 433	Increase the minimum wage from $9 to $15 by 2026	a	386,756 (59%)	272,603 (41%)

How to cast a vote

See also: Voting in Nebraska

See also: Voting in Nebraska

See below to learn more about current voter registration rules, identification requirements, and poll times in Nebraska.

How to vote in Nebraska

Poll times

In Nebraska, all polling locations are open from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Central Time and 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Mountain Time. An individual who is in line at the time polls close must be allowed to vote. Nebraska is divided between Central and Mountain time zones.

Registration

Check your voter registration status here.

To register to vote in Nebraska, each applicant must be a citizen of the United States, a resident of the Nebraska county in which they are registering, and at least 18 years old by the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November. Citizens are eligible to register to vote on January 1 of the year they will turn 18 before the November general election. People convicted of a felony regain the right to vote upon completion on their sentence, including parole and probation. Individuals who have been declared mentally incompetent by a court are ineligible to register to vote. A voter registration application can be completed in person at the county clerk or election commissioner's office, the Department of Motor Vehicles, or other state agencies. In-person registration must be completed by the third Friday preceding the election if completed at the DMV or other state agencies. In-person registration at county election offices must be completed by 6 p.m. on the second Friday before the election. Applications returned by mail must be postmarked by the third Friday before the election. Online applications must be submitted by midnight on the third Friday before the election.

Automatic registration

Nebraska does not practice automatic voter registration.

Online registration

See also: Online voter registration

Nebraska has implemented an online voter registration system. Residents can register to vote by visiting this website. The Nebraska State Senate enacted legislation allowing online voter registration in 2014, and the system was implemented in 2015.

Same-day registration

Nebraska does not allow same-day voter registration.

Residency requirements

In Nebraska, citizens can register to vote the day they become residents of the state.

Verification of citizenship

See also: Laws permitting noncitizens to vote in the United States

Nebraska does not require proof of citizenship for voter registration. An individual must attest that they are a U.S. citizen when registering to vote. According to the state's voter registration application, "any registrant who signs this application knowing that any of the information in the application is false shall be guilty of a Class IV felony under section 32-1502 of the statutes of Nebraska. The penalty for a Class IV felony is up to two years imprisonment and twelve months post-release supervision, a fine of up to $10,000.00, or both."

All 49 states with voter registration systems require applicants to declare that they are U.S. citizens in order to register to vote in state and federal elections, under penalty of perjury or other punishment. Seven states — Alabama, Arizona, Georgia, Kansas, Louisiana, New Hampshire, and Wyoming — have laws requiring verification of citizenship at the time of voter registration, whether in effect or not. In three states — California, Maryland, and Vermont — at least one local jurisdiction allows noncitizens to vote in some local elections. Noncitizens registering to vote in those elections must complete a voter registration application provided by the local jurisdiction and are not eligible to register as state or federal voters.

Verifying your registration

The Voter View site, run by the Nebraska Secretary of State’s office, allows residents to check their voter registration status online.

Voter ID requirements

Nebraska requires voters to present identification while voting.

Initiative 432, approved by Nebraska voters in November 2022, amended Article I of the state constitution to require voters to present valid photo identification in order to vote. Governor Jim Pillen (R) signed Legislative Bill 514 into law on June 1, 2023, in order to implement this policy change. Due to this legislation, Nebraska's voter ID requirement went into effect on April 1, 2024, in time for the state's 2024 primary.

Additional elections

See also: Nebraska elections, 2022

Omaha

May 10, 2022

• Municipal elections in Douglas County, Nebraska (2022)
• Omaha Public Schools, Nebraska, elections (2022)
• Elkhorn Public Schools, Nebraska, elections (2022)
• Millard Public Schools, Nebraska, elections (2022)
• Ralston Public Schools, Nebraska, elections (2022)
• Westside Community Schools, Nebraska, elections (2022)

November 8, 2022

• Municipal elections in Douglas County, Nebraska (2022)
• Omaha Public Schools, Nebraska, elections (2022)
• Elkhorn Public Schools, Nebraska, elections (2022)
• Millard Public Schools, Nebraska, elections (2022)
• Ralston Public Schools, Nebraska, elections (2022)

See also

• Local ballot measure elections in 2022
• City bonds on the ballot