(KLZA)--Voters planning to participate in Nebraska’s upcoming Primary Election on May 12 are being reminded to verify their voter registration status to ensure their information is current. Officials encourage residents to confirm they are registered at the correct address and are affiliated with the political party matching the ballot they intend to cast.

Voters can check their registration online at https://www.votercheck.necvr.ne.gov or by contacting the Richardson County Clerk’s Office at 402-245-2911, extension 3.

In-person voter registration is available at the Richardson County Clerk’s Office during regular business hours through Friday, May 1. On that final day, the office will remain open until 6:00 p.m. This is the deadline to register to vote before the Primary Election.

Online voter registration is also available through Monday, April 27, 2026, via the Nebraska Secretary of State’s Voter Registration Portal.

Early voting is currently underway at the Richardson County Clerk’s Office, open weekdays from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The office will again extend hours until 6:00 p.m. on Friday, May 1 for those casting early ballots.

Voters unable to vote in person on Election Day may request an absentee ballot by mail. Application forms are available through the Richardson County website at www.richardsoncounty.ne.gov.

For additional information about the 2026 election, residents may contact the County Clerk’s Office at 402-245-2911, extension 3.