Marquette, Nebraska Public Records

Nebraska residents can register to vote online through the Nebraska Secretary of State's website at https://www.nebraska.gov/apps-sos-voter-registration/. To register, individuals must be U.S. Citizens, residents of Nebraska, and at least 18 years old by the date of the next election. Online registration requires a valid Nebraska driver's license or state ID. The voter registration deadline is typically 10 days before any election, though Nebraska offers same-day voter registration during early voting periods. Residents can check their voter registration status online at https://www.votercheck.necvr.ne.gov/. The village holds municipal elections for village board members and other local offices. These elections typically occur in odd-numbered years Village board terms are staggered, with trustees serving four-year terms. Information about candidates, filing deadlines, and local ballot measures can be obtained from the Village Clerk at Marquette Village Office, 216 Main Street, or from the Hamilton County Election Commissioner. Candidate filings and campaign finance reports (for races that require them) are public records available for inspection. Residents can find their assigned polling place by visiting the Nebraska Voter Check website at https://www.votercheck.necvr.ne.gov/ and entering their name and date of birth, or by contacting the Hamilton County Election Commissioner. Voters typically cast ballots at a polling location within the village, often at a community building or school. Polls are open from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM Central Time on Election Day (Nebraska is split between time zones; Hamilton County is in Central Time). Election records that are public in Nebraska include voter registration lists (available with restrictions to protect privacy), campaign finance reports for candidates and committees (available through the Nebraska Accountability and Disclosure Commission at https://www.nadc.nebraska.gov/), candidate filings and statements, and precinct-by-precinct election results. The Hamilton County Election Commissioner publishes unofficial election results on election night, with certified results available within days after the election. Historical election results can be requested from the Hamilton County Clerk's office. Detailed precinct results are available from the Hamilton County Clerk. Nebraska's However, 2026 will feature elections for Nebraska Governor, as well as one of Nebraska's three U.S. House seats (Nebraska's 3rd Congressional District covers Hamilton County). Nebraska's unicameral Legislature (officially nonpartisan) will have seats up for election, including the district representing Hamilton County. Village offices may also appear on the ballot if municipal elections are consolidated with the general election. Voters should check with the County Election Commissioner closer to the election for a complete list of races and any local ballot measures. Nebraska offers early voting by mail (absentee voting) for all registered voters. To request an absentee ballot, voters can complete an application online at the Nebraska Secretary of State's website, download and mail a paper application, or request one from the Hamilton County Election Commissioner. The deadline to request an absentee ballot is typically the second Friday before Election Day. Completed absentee ballots must be returned by mail (postmarked by Election Day) or delivered in person to the Election Commissioner's office by 8:00 PM on Election Day. Nebraska does not require an excuse to vote absentee; any registered voter may request a ballot. Early in-person voting is also available at the Election Commissioner's office in Aurora beginning approximately two weeks before Election Day.