WHAT IS THE VOTER REGISTRATION GAP?

In Nebraska, 50% of 18-year-olds are registered to vote, compared to 86% of voters 45+

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Nebraska Voter Registration Gap

This maps shows the most recent county-level voter registration rates in Nebraska, one of a set of 31 states we currently track, with more states coming soon. Rates are shown for both 18-year-olds and adults ages 45 and older. Click a county to learn more about voter registration in there.

State
County
Age Group

Nebraska

50% of 18-year-olds are registered to vote as of May 4, 2026.

85%75%65%55%45%35%0
Voter data from a commercial source compiling official state records and the American Community Survey. Last updated on Jun 9, 2026.
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Nebraska County Registration Rates

This table shows the voter registration rates in each Nebraska county or county-equivalent as of May 4, 2026. We omit counties with 18-year-old populations below 100.

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18 vs 45+
Adams County28%80%50931,052
Buffalo County26%87%1,05450,579
Cass County70%> 90%30427,161
Colfax County41%69%12710,641
Custer County62%> 90%10610,518
Dakota County36%74%22721,354
Dawes County19%88%2898,140
Dawson County63%77%23224,202
Dodge County45%79%42037,351
Douglas County53%82%7,577590,736
Gage County55%86%20721,629
Hall County50%76%77362,536
Knox County60%87%1028,363
Lancaster County44%88%6,010326,696
Lincoln County43%86%45833,802
Madison County42%84%49635,532
Nemaha County28%87%1587,046
Otoe County49%89%18616,241
Phelps County68%> 90%1039,009
Platte County40%82%46634,716
Red Willow County62%84%11510,557
Saline County27%75%30014,650
Sarpy County65%> 90%2,401197,389
Saunders County75%> 90%24323,048
Scotts Bluff County44%82%42235,843
Seward County26%> 90%53417,641
Thurston County27%> 90%1106,627
Washington County73%> 90%22121,106
Wayne County15%81%4639,844
York County43%87%18314,286

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The voter data shown on this page comes from a commercial source that compiles official state records and was last updated on Jun 9, 2026. Population estimates come from the American Community Survey. To learn more, read our research model.

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