Election Commission

The following political parties are recognized under Nebraska law:

• • Republican
  • Democratic
  • Libertarian
  • Legalize Marijuana NOW
  • Nonpartisan
  • Coming soon to Nebraska! “No labels”

• Republican:  Jason Beiermann 402-910-2398
• Democratic: Thomas E. Havelka 402-276-6601
• Libertarian:  Joshua W. Bates 402-942-4740
• Legal Marijuana NOW: Mark Elworth Jr. 402-812-1600

2024 Primary
Humphrey Public Schools All-mail Bond Election August 15th, 2023
2023 Special – Columbus Public Schools Bond
2022 General
2022 Primary
2020 General
June 28, 2022 – Special
2020 Primary
September 15, 2020 – SID #7
2020 Primary
December 10, 2019 – Special
October 15, 2019 – Special
2018 General
2018 Primary
April 11, 2017 – Special
2016 General
2016 Primary
2014 General
2014 Primary
May 14, 2013 – Special
January 22, 2013 – Special
2012 General
2012 Primary
Oct. 11, 2011 – Special
Sept. 13, 2011 – Special
April 12, 2011 – Special
2010 General
2010 Primary
February 10, 2009 – Special
2008 General
2008 Primary
February 12, 2008 – Special
January 15, 2008 – Special
June 12, 2007-Special
2006 General
2006 Primary
December 13, 2005 – Special
2004 General
September 14, 2004 – Special
2004 Primary
October 14, 2003 – Special
January 14, 2003 – Special
2002 General
September 5, 2002 – Special
2002 Primary

Needed: Platte County Poll Workers

We are always looking for new poll workers. Personal circumstances of current poll workers or Election Office procedures may create the need for new poll workers.

Poll Worker Requirements (§32-221)

• Be a registered voter of Platte County
• Be able to read and write the English language
• Have good eyesight and hearing
• Be able to sit or stand (as needed) from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
• Be able to follow instructions and write legibly
• Attend a training session prior to each election
• Be able to lift up to 40 pounds (inspectors)

How to Apply for an Election Board Position

2024 Election Dates

• General Election: Nov. 5, 2024

Training

Training sessions will be provided before each scheduled election. Attendance is strongly encouraged.

Pay

• Election clerks and judges are paid a minimum wage of $12.00 per hour.
• Inspectors are paid $12.75 per hour + mileage for picking up and returning election supplies and will receive the current IRS mileage rate at the time of the election.
• A training session is held before each primary, general, or special election. This would be one to two weeks before the election date and would last about 1.5 to 2 hours. Poll workers will be given a manual and paid a set rate of $25.00 for the training if they work on election day.

Election Hours

Workers will need to be report to the polls by 7:00 a.m. They will be able to leave as soon as the work is finished after the polls close at 8:00 p.m.

Appointment Period

Election board workers are appointed every two years by the Platte County election commissioner to serve at the 27 Platte County precincts on election day. You must be a Platte County registered voter and able to work on election day from 7:00 a.m. to approximately 8:00 – 8:30 p.m. This appointment is for a two-year term, and workers would be expected to work at every election in that term. If an emergency arises and a worker is not able to work, they will need to call the Platte County Election Office at 402-563-4908 to be replaced.

Employer Time Off for Working on Election Board (§32-241)

No employer shall subject an employee serving as a judge, clerk, or inspector of election to coercion, discharge from employment, loss of pay, loss of overtime pay, loss of sick leave, loss of vacation time, the threat of any such action, or any other form of penalty as a result of his or her absence from employment due to such service on the election board appointment. The employer may reduce the pay of an employee for each hour of work missed by an amount equal to the hourly compensation paid by the county for election board service. The Election Office will provide a letter for employers as proof of hours worked upon request.