Harrison, Nebraska Public Records

The economic development corporation's website, https://www.siouxcountyedc.com/, provides information on local businesses, economic data, and development initiatives to support the growth and prosperity of the Harrison community.

Nebraska residents may register to vote online through the Secretary of State's portal at https://www.nebraska.gov/apps-sos-voter-registration/, by mail using a voter registration application form, or in person at Sioux County Clerk's office. The registration deadline is 6:00 PM on the third Friday preceding any election - 18 days before Election Day for most elections. The state requires voters to provide their Nebraska driver's license number or state ID number when registering; individuals without these must provide the last four digits of their Social Security number. Nebraska also offers same-day voter registration during the early voting period, allowing unregistered citizens to register and vote simultaneously at the Sioux County election office up through the day before Election Day. As an incorporated village, Harrison conducts municipal elections for village board trustees and other local offices. Village elections in Nebraska typically coincide with statewide primary or general election dates, though special elections may be called as needed. These elections are nonpartisan, and the next regular cycle will follow Nebraska's statutory schedule. Residents can find information about local candidates, ballot measures, and village issues by contacting the Sioux County Clerk or Harrison Village Board. Because the village population is under 1,000, the board structure typically includes a chairperson and four to six trustees. Voters cast ballots at their assigned polling place, which can be verified by contacting the Sioux County Clerk at (308) 668-2443 or checking the Nebraska voter registration lookup at https://www.votercheck.necvr.ne.gov/. Due to Sioux County's small population and geographic size, it typically operates one or two polling locations for Election Day voting, with early voting available at the Sioux County Clerk's office in the courthouse. Polls are open from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM Central Time on Election Day in Nebraska; however, Sioux County observes Mountain Time, so local hours are 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM. In the November 2024 general election, the county recorded voter turnout consistent with its highly engaged rural electorate. Approximately 600-700 ballots were cast out of roughly 800 registered voters, a turnout rate exceeding 75%. Like most of rural western Nebraska, the area votes heavily Republican in federal and state elections. Election results by precinct are public record and posted by the Sioux County Clerk after canvassing. The November 3, 2026 general election will be a critical midterm election for local voters. Nebraska's U.S. Senate seat currently held by Deb Fischer is not up for election in 2026, her term expires in 2030. However, Nebraska's other Senate seat, currently held by Pete Ricketts (appointed in 2023), will be on the ballot in 2026 for the remainder of Ben Sasse's unexpired term. Nebraska does not have a gubernatorial election in 2026, as the governor is elected in presidential years. Voters will decide one U.S. House seat, Nebraska's 3rd Congressional District, which includes all of Sioux County, along with all odd-numbered Nebraska State Legislature seats in the officially nonpartisan Unicameral Legislature. Various county offices will also appear on the ballot, including County Commissioner, County Clerk, County Treasurer, County Assessor, County Sheriff, and County Attorney, depending on which positions' terms expire that year. Voters should confirm specific races by contacting the Sioux County Clerk in advance of the election. Nebraska election records that are public include voter registration lists, available for purchase for political purposes under Neb. Rev. Stat. § 32-1549, along with candidate filing information and campaign finance reports searchable at https://www.nebraska.gov/campaign-finance/ through the Nebraska Accountability and Disclosure Commission. Election results by precinct and ballot measure language are also public, as is individual voter history - which elections a person voted in, though not how they voted. Voting records showing actual ballot choices are secret and never public. Nebraska offers early voting in person beginning 30 days before any election at the Sioux County election office. Absentee voting by mail is available to any registered voter upon request, with applications available from the Sioux County Clerk or online through the Secretary of State. Absentee ballot requests must be received by the second Friday before Election Day. Military and overseas voters have special provisions under the Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act (UOCAVA). Completed absentee ballots must be received by the Sioux County election office by 8:00 PM on Election Day to be counted - postmark does not suffice.