Voter registration deadline extended

Nebraska voters have more time on the final day of online voter registration under a bill passed April 11.

The deadline for online registration to vote in person on election day in Nebraska is the third Friday before the election. The deadline is 5 p.m. unless otherwise specified in state law.

LB1038, introduced by Omaha Sen. Theresa Thibodeau at the request of the Nebraska secretary of state’s office, creates a deadline of midnight on that day.

The bill passed on a 47-0 vote and takes effect immediately.