Election Commissioner

ln Nebraska counties without a separate Election Commissioner, the County Clerk serves as the Ex-Officio Election Commissioner. The Ex-Officio Election Commissioner ensures fair, accurate, and secure elections for all county residents. Combining the duties of the County Clerk with election oversight helps maintain efficiency and continuity in election operations, especially in smaller counties.

Our duties include:

• Voter Registration – Helping residents register to vote, update their address, or change political party affiliation.
• Early Voting – Managing requests for early voting by mail or in person.
• Election Day Operations – Setting up potting places, training election workers, and ensuring voting equipment is working properly.
• Ballot Counting & Certification – Securely collecting ballots, counting votes, and officially certifying results.
• Election Security – Following Nebraska laws to protect the integrity and accuracy of every election.

We serve all Furnas County voters – whether you vote in person, early, or by mail. Your vote matters, and our job is to make sure it is counted correctly.

The Election Commissioner is responsible for maintaining all voter registration records and conduction all primary, general and special elections. This office works in conjunction with the Nebraska Secretary of State’s office to ensure compliance with all state and federal election guidelines.

How Local County Elections Work

Local county elections in the United States are administered through a highly decentralized process, with each state shaping its own election laws. Typically, a county official such as a county clerk, auditor, or commissioner of elections oversees the election process. These officials are responsible for managing voter registration, allocating voting machines, and ensuring polling locations are accessible and secure. They coordinate poll workers and work diligently to maintain the integrity and efficiency of the election process. Counties also comply with various state and federal mandates regarding election security, including modernizing voter registration systems and ensuring the safety of voting machines.

On Election Day, voters cast their ballots at designated polling places within the county. Polling locations are selected to be accessible to all voters, and local law enforcement may conduct security sweeps to ensure safety. Poll workers, often trained to follow specific requirements, assist voters and manage the voting process. After the polls close, county officials tally the votes and report the results. The decentralized nature of local elections allows for flexibility and innovation in how elections are administered, ensuring they meet the unique needs of each community.

Jury Duty Selection List

A Master Jury List is taken from driver’s license and the voter registration lists. Whether or not you are a registered voter, your name may be picked for jury duty through your drivers license. Whether or not you have a drivers license, your name may be picked for jury duty through the election registration.