Sargent, Nebraska Public Records

Nebraska voters can register online through the Secretary of State's Online Voter Registration system at www.sos.ne.gov/elections/voter-registration, or by submitting a paper form to Custer County Clerk. Registration deadlines require completion by the third Friday preceding any election, or by 6:00 p.m. The second Friday preceding the election for in-person registration at the Custer County election office. The state requires voters to provide their Nebraska driver's license number or state ID number when registering; applicants without such identification must provide the last four digits of their Social Security number. First-time voters who register by mail may need to provide identification when voting for the first time. Residents must be U.S. Citizens, at least 18 years old by election date, and Nebraska residents to register. The village holds municipal elections for board members and other local offices. Nebraska municipal elections for villages typically occur in May of odd-numbered years, with the next regular election scheduled for May 2027. The village board consists of a chairperson and trustees serving staggered terms. Information about candidates, filing deadlines, and local issues can be obtained from Custer County Clerk or the village office. Village elections appear on the same ballot as other local races such as school board positions and natural resource district directors. Residents can find their assigned polling location by contacting Custer County Clerk at (308) 872-5701 or using the polling place lookup tool on the Secretary of State's website at www.sos.ne.gov/elections/voter-information. Polling places are assigned based on residence address and precinct boundaries. Polls are open from 8:00 a.m. To 8:00 p.m. Central Time on election day in Nebraska (7:00 a.m. To 7:00 p.m. In Mountain Time counties, though Custer County observes Central Time). Nebraska's public records law makes numerous election records accessible to the public. Voter registration lists are available for purchase by campaigns, political parties, and other requesters for purposes permitted by law. Campaign finance reports for state and local candidates are filed with the Nebraska Accountability and Disclosure Commission and are searchable online at www.nadc.nebraska.gov, providing transparency regarding contributions and expenditures. Candidate filing information, including petitions and declarations of candidacy, is available through Custer County Clerk for county and local offices, or through the Secretary of State for state and federal offices. Election results by precinct are public records and are typically posted on the Custer County website and reported to the Secretary of State following certification. In the November 2024 general election, Custer County participated in the presidential election with turnout consistent with rural Nebraska patterns. The county typically shows voter turnout between 65-75% in presidential election years, reflecting strong civic engagement in rural communities. Detailed November 2024 results by precinct are available through Custer County Clerk's office. Looking ahead to the November 3, 2026 general election, voters in the area will decide several significant races. Nebraska's statewide offices up for election in 2026 include Governor, Secretary of State, State Treasurer, Attorney General, and Auditor of Public Accounts, as all serve four-year terms with elections in midterm years. Nebraska's unicameral legislature - the only single-house state legislature in the nation - will have approximately half of its 49 seats up for election, as senators serve four-year staggered terms; the village falls within a legislative district that will be determined by current districting. County offices on the 2026 ballot may include county commissioners representing specific districts on rotating schedules, county clerk, county treasurer, county sheriff, county assessor, county attorney, and other positions depending on term expirations. Local offices such as natural resource district directors, public power district directors, and educational service unit boards may also appear on the ballot. There is no U.S. Senate seat from Nebraska up for election in 2026, as the state's senators are elected in presidential years. Nebraska offers early voting and mail-in ballot options for voters who cannot vote in person on election day. Any registered voter can request an absentee ballot without providing a specific excuse. Applications for absentee ballots must be submitted to Custer County Clerk; the application can be downloaded from the county or Secretary of State website, requested by phone at (308) 872-5701, or obtained in person at the Broken Bow office. The deadline to request an absentee ballot is the second Friday before the election for mail delivery, or voters can request ballots in person up until the day before the election. Completed absentee ballots must be received by Custer County Clerk by the close of polls on election day to be counted. Nebraska does not have automatic permanent absentee status; voters must request an absentee ballot for each election. Early in-person voting is available at Custer County Clerk's office for a limited period before election day, typically beginning about two weeks before the election, during which voters can cast ballots in person on voting equipment without needing to wait for election day.