Voters head to polls Tuesday
General election voters will head to the polls this Tuesday, Nov. 6.
All Perkins County voters will report to the Perkins County fairgrounds to cast their ballots. The polling site will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Contested races include Grant mayor, Grant City Council, Perkins County School Board, Venango Village Board, Madrid Village Board, Elsie Village Board, Upper Republican Natural Resources District Board At Large and Nebraska Public Power District Board Subdivision 5.
City of Grant voters will decide on a $2.4 million bond for a new pool, and Nebraska voters will decide whether or not to expand Medicaid.
Dan Hughes of Venango faces Stephanie Malcolm of Palisade for the District 44 Legislative seat.
Nebraska voters will determine their governor, secretary of state, auditor and a senator and congress representative.
Election Day conduct
Secretary of State John Gale reminds voters that, should the need arise, the Election Integrity Unit is on standby for Election Day concerns or complaints. Anyone may call his office to express concerns or file a formal complaint if necessary.
“Our highest priority is to ensure that Nebraskans have confidence in their elections,” said Gale. “We take any concerns about election integrity very seriously.”
Nebraskans who wish to contact the Election Integrity Unit may do so by calling 402-471-2555, or toll-free at (888) 727-0007. All complaints are handled in a confidential manner. If the Election Integrity Unit determines that a complaint is credible, it will be forwarded to the appropriate law enforcement agency.
Voters who are unsure about the location of their polling site should call their county election office or check online at https://www.votercheck.necvr.ne.gov
Secretary Gale also encourages voters to conduct themselves appropriately on Election Day.
To maintain proper decorum at the polls, voters should silence their phones and other electronic devices while voting. Voters are also reminded that campaign items and highly political messages such as buttons, stickers, caps or shirts are prohibited within the polling place. By law electioneering is prohibited within 200 feet of the polling site.
There may be authorized persons outside a polling site doing surveys of voters exiting their precinct, but a voter may decline to participate without comment. Any rudeness should be reported.
Should any voter feel they have witnessed inappropriate conduct on Election Day, they are encouraged to contact the Election Integrity Unit.
“We anticipate high enthusiasm and turnout for this election,” Gale concluded, “and we are confident that Nebraska values of integrity and fair play will ensure a successful Election Day for all.”