Alma, Nebraska Public Records

Residents may also register in person at the Harlan County Clerk's office, by mail using an application form, or when obtaining or renewing a driver's license. Proof of residency is required, such as a Nebraska driver's license, utility bill, bank statement, or government document showing the applicant's name and current address. City government operates under a council form with a mayor and council members elected on nonpartisan ballots. Municipal elections occur in May of odd-numbered years Council positions and the mayor's office appear on staggered terms. Candidates file nomination petitions with the Alma City Clerk at City Hall, 518 Main Street. Information about local candidates, ballot measures, and municipal election dates is available from the City Clerk at (308) 928-2147 or from the Harlan County Clerk's office, which coordinates polling place operations even for city elections. Residents vote at polling places assigned by precinct, with the Harlan County Clerk maintaining the precinct registry and assignments. Most voters in the area cast ballots at the Harlan County Courthouse or nearby community buildings. Registration status, assigned polling location, and sample ballots can be verified through the Nebraska Voter Registration Search at https://www.votercheck.necvr.ne.gov/VoterView. Nebraska does not require voter ID; voters state their name and address for verification by election workers. Election records are public documents in Nebraska. Voter registration lists are available for purchase from county election offices for political purposes as defined by statute. Campaign finance reports for state and local candidates are filed with the Nebraska Accountability and Disclosure Commission and searchable at https://nadc.nebraska.gov/. The Harlan County Clerk posts precinct-level election results after each contest, and these become part of the permanent county record.Current federal, state, and local election schedules, ballot contests, candidate filings, and certified results for Alma voters are published by the Nebraska Secretary of State Elections (https://sos.nebraska.gov/elections).Current federal, state, and local election schedules, ballot contests, candidate filings, and certified results for Alma voters are published by the Nebraska Secretary of State Elections (https://sos.nebraska.gov/elections). State legislative races for Nebraska's unique unicameral legislature will appear on the ballot, with the area located in Legislative District 44. State senators serve four-year terms with half the legislature elected every two years. County-level offices including Harlan County Sheriff, County Attorney, County Clerk, Register of Deeds, County Treasurer, County Assessor, and County Commissioners will appear depending on term schedules. School board positions for Southern Valley Schools may also be contested. Voters should check with the Harlan County Clerk in late summer 2026 for the final certified ballot and candidate list. Early voting begins 30 days before each election at the Harlan County Clerk's office during regular business hours and some extended hours closer to Election Day. Registered voters may request an absentee ballot for any reason; applications are available from the Harlan County Clerk or through the Nebraska Secretary of State's website. Absentee ballot requests must be received by the second Friday before Election Day. Completed absentee ballots must be returned by mail (postmarked by Election Day) or delivered in person to the Harlan County Clerk's office by the time polls close at 8:00 p.m. On Election Day. Military and overseas voters have special provisions under the Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act (UOCVAA) and should contact the Harlan County Clerk for assistance with Federal Write-In Absentee Ballots.