What to know about the 10 candidates hoping to be the next governor of Nebraska
By Macy Byars, Reporter Nebraska Public Media News and Noelle Annonen
, Multimedia Reporter
March 22, 2026, 8 a.m. ·
From property taxes to budget problems, Nebraska voters will consider issues old and new as they head to primary voting booths in May. Nebraska Public Media News reached out to the gubernatorial candidates to aid voters’ understanding of who is running and why.
The issues
Nebraska’s next governor will inherit a tight budget situation that has been a hotly debated topic for state officials.
Part of the state’s revenue drop will come from the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which will cost the state $217 million in revenue over the next two years, according to a Nebraska Department of Revenue estimation. As OBBBA policy changes make their way into states, Nebraska will enact changes to keep up. Medicaid work requirements will be implemented a year ahead of schedule in Nebraska, and the sale of soda and energy drinks to SNAP recipients was restricted in line with “Make America Healthy Again” initiatives.
Nebraska consistently ranks high among states with the largest property tax rates. An October 20225 report from the nonpartisan policy group Tax Foundation ranks Nebraska as 46th in property tax competitiveness. The state has made strides shifting school funding away from property taxes toward sales and income taxes. But proposals to go further, by taxing currently exempt goods and services, have gone nowhere.
Voter-approved ballot measures – such as one on paid sick leave and another on a minimum wage increase – have recently been altered by the Legislature, leaving some concerned that the state government is not respecting the will of voters.
A medical marijuana program is still being rolled out by a state commission tasked with lining out regulations, licensing, eligibility requirements and more. This comes after voters approved the program on the ballot in 2024. However, some state leaders have criticized the slow rollout of medical marijuana, saying it does not fall in line with what voters wanted.
State officials have challenged the legitimacy of the initiative that put the matter before voters.
Jim Pillen seeks to extend MAGA-aligned first term, continue tax and spending cuts
Elected in 2022, incumbent Gov. Jim Pillen’s first term focused on tax reform, education policy, alignment with President Donald Trump and running government “like a business.”
A strong proponent of tax cuts, Pillen signed income tax reductions into law in 2023, incrementally lowering the individual and business state income tax rates to 3.99% by 2027. And he addressed property taxes, significantly increasing state tax credits to offset property taxes used by schools and other local governments. Pillen has said he would not reverse tax cuts to fill the budget deficit, saying the state’s problem lies with spending – not revenue.
His executive budget proposes reducing state spending. In June, Pillen requested that all state agencies cut their budgets by at least 10%. The most significant proposed cut was at the Department of Health and Human Services, incurring a $22 million reduction for the current fiscal year and $130.4 million reduction from 2026-2027.
Pillen has fostered close partnerships with federal government officials to further Trump administration goals within the state. Last year, he converted the state’s work ethic camp in McCook into a detention facility for Immigration and Customs Enforcement, or ICE. Trump, who endorsed Pillen’s primary opponent Charles Herbster in 2022, has endorsed Pillen this time.
Herbster – who was previously considering a rematch with Pillen –decided not to run in 2026.
Pillen also supports key initiatives like “winner-take-all" voting, which would remove the state’s split electoral vote. While a majority of Nebraskans vote Republican, the district centered in Omaha occasionally votes Democratic, offering one of five votes up to Democrats in presidential elections.
Pillen advocates for “school choice,” taxpayer-funded scholarships for private and parochial schools. He signed Nebraska onto a federal program last September that will provide such scholarships. He also proposed a $7 million state program, despite Nebraska voters having rejected a state-funded voucher program twice, most recently in 2024.
Pillen’s January State of the State focused on these priorities, as well as stimulating Nebraska’s economic growth and workforce development, investing in new technologies, supporting farm and ranch producers and strengthening federal partnerships.
Pillen has come under fire from the state auditor’s office over a no-bid contract. Under the law, the state typically must follow a competitive bid process with potential contractors. However, Pillen steered the Department of Economic Development to give a $2.5 million no-bid emergency contract to a bioeconomy consultant in 2024. Pillen was familiar with the company, Global Sustainability Developers LLC, which has a lobbyist he has previously traveled with through state delegations. State Auditor Mike Foley alleged that Pillen did not justify any emergency in awarding the contract. Skipping a bidding process for a contract is against state law.
Born near Columbus, Pillen grew up on a farm. He holds a bachelor of animal science from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and a doctor of veterinary medicine from Kansas State University. Pillen and his family run Pillen Family Farms – a hog operation that employs over a thousand people.
Before serving as governor, Pillen served on the University of Nebraska Board of Regents. He held other leadership positions on chambers of commerce, organizations related to his Catholic faith and chaired the board of directors for mentorship program TeamMates.
For Lynne Walz, the race for governor is about Nebraska, not politics
Former Nebraska state Sen. Lynne Walz, running for the Democratic nomination for governor, says her campaign is built on non-partisan unity.
“I think it’s time that our government starts working like Nebraskans do – together,” Walz said at her campaign announcement in January. “We want solutions, and we all know that we won't find solutions with division.”
Walz is a distant relative of Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, who Kamala Harris chose as her running mate in the 2024 presidential election. A registered Democrat, she served two terms in the officially nonpartisan Legislature, where she represented the Republican-leaning Dodge County as a moderate. Her time in the Legislature was marked by efforts to promote health insurance coverage, assist people with disabilities, and support education.
Walz grew up on a small hog farm outside of Fremont. After graduating from high school, she was a caretaker for women with developmental disabilities. She later attended Midland Lutheran College and opened an in-home daycare to help pay for school and stay close to her children. After graduation, Walz worked for a non-profit supporting people with disabilities and then taught at Fremont Public Schools.
Walz defeated a Republican incumbent to win her first term in the Nebraska Legislature, where she earned a reputation for working across party lines. She chaired the Education Committee, where she worked to strengthen teacher recruitment and retention.
In 2018, Walz ran for lieutenant governor alongside Senator Bob Krist on the Democrat ticket. The pair lost that election, but Walz continued serving in the state legislature.
Her legislation also accelerated delayed highway projects, expanded internet access in rural areas and supported first responders. Walz supported law enforcement in 2020, while national calls were made to defund the police. Walz also attempted to loosen restrictions on abortion and opposed restrictions on gender-affirming care for minors.
Walz’s campaign priority list includes lower taxes, stronger schools and a booming economy, built on unity.
“I cannot let political elites and large tech and media companies continue to divide us,” Walz wrote on her website. “Nebraska can once again rise above the dysfunction. I am a leader with a track record of putting parties aside to get results.”
Among Walz’s priorities are honesty and transparency in government, attracting new business, affordability, fair taxation and respecting the will of the voters. Here, Walz referred to the state’s medical marijuana program, which is still in the process of being regulated and rolled out after voters approved it in 2024.
Today, Walz works as a real estate agent in Fremont. If elected, Walz would be the second female governor in Nebraska history and the first Democrat elected to the governor’s mansion since 1994.
Sheila Korth-Focken to focus on permanent tax and spending cuts, safe Nebraska for children and families
Republican Sheila J. Korth-Focken told Nebraska Public Media News that she is running for governor because she believes Nebraska “isn’t headed in the right direction.”
“When I am governor, we will significantly cut taxes – permanently – and Nebraskans will have more money back in their pockets, where it belongs,” Korth-Focken wrote in an email. “Unlike our current administration, I will work tirelessly to help Nebraska families instead of ignoring them – or worse, working against them.”
Korth-Focken's political priorities include cutting “wasteful and unnecessary spending” by 25% in her first year, supporting farmers and ranchers with trade, and respecting voter decisions on issues such as medical marijuana.
Originally from the northeastern Nebraska town of Randolph, Korth-Focken currently resides in Long Pine. She previously served as Randolph’s city administrator/treasurer where she managed the budget and said she lowered taxes.
Korth-Focken said her fiscal conservatism is inspired by her father and grandfather – who lived through the Great Depression.
“My grandpa, dad, mom, and other grandparents taught me invaluable life lessons while husking corn and fixing fence,” Korth-Focken wrote. “I want our kids and grandkids to have bright opportunities here in Nebraska, not burdened by high taxes and an oppressive government that uses their tax dollars to work against them. I care deeply about the future of our small communities in addition to our family farms and ranches.”
She said making Nebraska safer for families would be a top priority, including stopping “child abusers and molesters” from working in schools and harming children.
“Unemployment, government spending, taxes, abortions and traffic deaths have all increased recently,” Korth-Focken wrote. “I will focus on ensuring our children are safe and cared for, our military and veteran families are supported and our state stops wasting our money.”
Korth-Focken graduated from the University of Nebraska-Omaha with a bachelor's degree in economics and earned a master's degree in environmental policy from The London School of Economics and Political Science. At UNO, she received a Harry Truman Scholarship, a prestigious award given to students who plan to pursue careers in public service.
She consulted on policy for D.C.-based nonprofit Taxpayers for Common Sense, managed a mentorship program for UNO alumni and worked for former Nebraska Congressman Jeff Fortenberry.
Korth-Focken has chosen not to raise money for her campaign, writing in a blog post that she would rather work for Nebraskans than large donors.
Gary Rogge seeks moderate conservative platform to help displaced Lexington workers, keep environment clean
Gary Rogge, a retired farmer from the Auburn area, said he’s running for governor to “right the Republican Party.”
Rogge said he disagrees with the direction President Donald Trump is taking the country and that Trump has “lost his compass,” wants to stop elections, and is using ICE to terrorize communities. He faults Trump as a bully who pushes people around and has disrupted markets, including those in China and Mexico.
At the state level, Rogge said Pillen is a “lap dog” for Trump, doing whatever is asked of him. He criticized Pillen for supporting the formation of “Club America” chapters in Nebraska high schools. Those clubs are an outgrowth of Turning Point USA, the conservative organization formerly headed by slain activist Charlie Kirk. Rogge views them as a vehicle for political indoctrination.
Rogge also criticized Pillen for not doing enough to help workers in Lexington displaced by the closing of the Tyson Foods meatpacking plant there.
He is also critical of the University of Nebraska’s plans to buy Nebraska Medicine, saying NU President Jeffrey Gold is trying to build a huge institution devoted to scientific research, which Rogge said will not directly benefit Nebraskans.
Rogge said he wants a platform to speak out about his views. He said he has a long history of working to protect the environment, stretching back to forming an organization to resist a nuclear waste disposal facility proposed for Nemaha County in the 1980s.
Rogge graduated from the College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Following graduation, he joined the Nebraska Army National Guard and served for six years. Rogge ran for the District 5 University of Nebraska Board of Regents in 2024, eventually losing to current Regent Rob Schafer.
Jacy Todd aims to serve with integrity and transparency on behalf of ‘We the People’ of Nebraska
For Jacy Todd, of York, public service means listening to the will of the people. And while his part in Nebraska’s medical marijuana program has landed him in hot water, he is undaunted from making it one of his top priorities. He said his code to respect and honor the will of voters is largely inspired by his time in military service.
“I swore an oath to defend and protect our constitution,” Todd wrote in an email to Nebraska Public Media. “And the time feels like now to honor that duty by standing with the people, not against them.”
Todd attended Centura High School and joined the Nebraska Army National Guard at age 17, completing training after graduation in 1989. Todd enlisted in the Army and served as a combat medic in 1991 during the Gulf War. After three years of Army service and an honorable discharge, he returned home to the Nebraska Army National Guards and finished his military career in 1996. He later worked as a welder and an engineer and conductor with BNSF. Today, he is a small-business owner.
“My commitment to serving Nebraska’s veterans is powerful and personal,” Todd said. “I will bring firsthand understanding to the challenges they face, whether it’s health care, jobs, housing or benefits.”
Todd’s campaign priorities include government transparency, ending high taxes, ensuring election integrity, and making sure that Nebraska land and interests stay in the hands of Nebraskans rather than foreign or overseas buyers. Todd adds that he supports Nebraska families, law enforcement and gun rights.
“Nebraska’s hunters, sportsmen, and law-abiding gun owners will never have to worry about government overreach under my leadership,” Todd wrote. “I’ll stand against unconstitutional gun grabs, protect our rights to self-defense, and ensure Nebraska remains a stronghold for liberty.”
Todd also supports legalizing medical cannabis, touting studies that claim it can soothe chronic pain, epilepsy symptoms and PTSD. However, his backing of the state’s new medical marijuana program has gotten him into political and legal hot water.
After a months-long investigation, Todd was found guilty of 23 counts of official misconduct and one count of making a false statement under oath. The misdemeanor convictions relate to his work as a notary for the 2024 petitions that resulted in Nebraska voters approving a statewide medical cannabis program. State officials said petitions had errors with names, dates and signatures and should not have been notarized. Todd is appealing his guilty finding, calling the charges "paperwork errors,” adding that he believes the state denied him a fair trial. Todd is appealing the verdict, saying he will leave it up to the voters to have the final say in his case.
“When the voters of Nebraska speak, our elected officials must listen,” Todd said in a press conference days after his convictions. “It is time to end corruption in our beautiful state. It is time to bring Nebraska back where it belongs: to the people.”
Larry Marvin wants to get people talking about Nebraska issues
Larry Marvin of Fremont hopes his candidacy for the Democrat nomination for Nebraska’s governor will, if nothing else, result in conversations.
“There’s a very slim chance that I’m going to get to be governor,” Marvin said. “But I challenge people to be better.”
Marvin graduated from Long Pine High School in north-central Nebraska. He has bachelor’s and master’s degrees in education from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. After returning to Nebraska from his service in the Air Force, Marvin had an extensive career as a hardware store owner, real estate broker, volunteer firefighter and American history and civics teacher in West Point.
Marvin takes a great deal of pride in his decades as a volunteer firefighter; work he says he did for charitable reasons. He hopes his example can inspire other Nebraskans to be good neighbors to one another and generally be helpful people.
“If their opinions are so different from mine, I know they’re not going to vote for me,” Marvin said.
Marvin’s first brush with politics was in a city council race in Lincoln in 1969.
“I was kind of looking for a job,” Marvin said with a laugh. He was just finishing up college at the time and was excited at the chance to move into the public sector. He petitioned his neighborhood for votes but believes he was 33rd in line for a seat at the end of the race.
Despite his frustration with his first stint in the public eye, Marvin has put his name down for every primary in Nebraska U.S. Senate campaigns since 2008, most recently in 2020. Marvin said his opponents in this 2026 race for governor might try to point out all the things he could do to “harm” Nebraskans, but he countered that he would be a very democratic leader.
“As the governor, I would not be a dictator,” Marvin said. “I would work with all our other state offices and try to follow the laws of the Unicameral.”
His key priorities include affordable insurance that actually covers people’s illnesses, faith, and honesty, efficiency and transparency in government.
“Voters need to know that I’m the best candidate,” Marvin said. “I’m a hard worker. I will look at all sides of an issue, and we will discuss it and vote on it. I don’t think I have any conflict of interest except that I will support the constitution.”
Rick Beard to uphold voters’ medical cannabis wishes, shift tax policies
Rick Beard of Omaha wants the Legal Marijuana NOW nomination for Nebraska’s governor race. He says he is disappointed with state leadership and believes Nebraska needs a systematic change.
“The people in Nebraska deserve to be represented honestly, according to their vote, with light and honesty, not darkness and denial,” Beard wrote in a statement about his candidacy.
Beard moved to Omaha at age 4 in 1972 and graduated from Burke High School in 1986. He worked for Cox Cable through “every neighborhood in Omaha” before his interest in the food and wine industry blossomed while working at The Winery & Deli in 1989. He founded the Omaha Wine Company in 1995, which today operates under new owners, and helped fundraise for Omaha charities through auctions and events. He moved to Napa Valley, California, in 1997 where he bought Groezinger Wine Merchants. Then, Beard’s life took another turn.
Beard said he discovered medical cannabis and its associated health benefits after blowing out his knee while living and working in California. From then on, Beard has been an active advocate for the drug as treatment, adding that he was a licensed medical caregiver in the early years of California’s cannabis legislation. He gained political experience while serving on local business and supervisor boards and through advocating for full-access cannabis legislation at the county and state level.
After selling Groezinger’s in 2016, Beard bought a 42-acre property in the Sierra Foothills and focused on growing both cannabis and grapes for wine production He worked as a licensed consultant for new medical cannabis producers in Oklahoma before moving back to Nebraska. Today, he works at a Whole Foods Market in Omaha.
Beard’s campaign priorities include lowering property taxes, fixing the roads, and affordability. He said he would prioritize the will of Nebraska voters following the state's slow rollout of a medical marijuana program approved by a ballot measure.
“Denying Nebraskans access to legal cannabis they voted for is unconstitutional and physically harmful to our citizens,” Beard said. “I intend to uphold the people’s vote and protect it.”
Beard guaranteed that if elected, he will create access and a tax system for legal cannabis. He added that he wants to cap tax levies, fund schools and recovery programs, and create a veto option designed to block legislation out of the unicameral that is ‘orchestrated’ against public votes.
“I am different because I am the only candidate pushing full-access, whole-plant legalization for Nebraska,” Beard wrote. “This is real new industry and real new tax revenue for the state.”
James Charvat to focus on reducing tax burdens, cannabis policy through economic development
James Charvat said he is running for governor to bring the perspective of a new generation to Nebraska politics.
“We are living in a time of technological transformation, evolving capital markets, and global uncertainty,” Charvat wrote in an email to Nebraska Public Media. “Nebraska deserves leadership that understands emerging industries, modern communication platforms, and innovative economic strategies — while still honoring our state’s conservative fiscal principles and community-first mindset.”
Born in Omaha, Charvat attended Millard Public Schools. He was raised in a business-oriented family that owned and operated a Dairy Queen franchise in Valley. In that environment, Charvat said he had exposure to “entrepreneurship, workforce development and community engagement” from an early age.
“I saw both sides of the economic equation — what a business owner looks for when creating jobs and what a 16 year old applying for their first job hopes for in opportunity,” Charvat wrote. “That perspective shaped my understanding of how policy decisions impact everyday Nebraskans.”
According to his campaign website, Charvat is a member of the Bellevue Chamber of Commerce, Valley/Waterloo Business Association, the Nebraska Diplomats, Children’s Miracle Network and Nebraska Hospitality Association.
Charvat has not previously held an elected office, though he believes the governorship will provide the right connections “to enact real change.” He believes Nebraska could earn larger share of federal dollars to boost the state economy.
Charvat said Nebraska should focus on ways to reduce tax burdens on families, small businesses and property owners.
“Our state must remain competitive while ensuring communities continue to thrive,” Charvat wrote. “That requires innovation, fiscal discipline, and a willingness to think differently about revenue and economic growth.”
As a Legal Marijuana NOW party candidate, Charvat supports the decriminalization and legalization of cannabis in a regulated framework.
“I believe this issue should be approached through the lens of public health, personal liberty, agricultural opportunity, and economic development rather than stigma,” Charvat said. “As a state with strong agricultural roots, Nebraska has the potential to lead responsibly in this space while respecting differing viewpoints across generations.”
Other priorities of Charvat’s campaign include simplifying pension plans, supporting Nebraska cattle ranchers, promoting mindfulness in K-12 schools and providing more transparency about state spending and debt.
“At its core, my campaign is about creating a more peaceful and prosperous future for Nebraskans,” Charvat said. “We can protect individual freedom, reduce unnecessary burdens, and foster an environment where individuals, families, and businesses can thrive.”
Sal Holguin of Bellevue applies military and faith values to leadership
Sal Holguin may not have been born in Nebraska, but that hasn’t stopped him from learning about and appreciating the state’s community enough to try out for the Republican nomination for governor.
“My campaign is rooted in the people of Nebraska, and my focus is on practical solutions that benefit everyday Nebraskans rather than a select few,” Holguin wrote in an email to Nebraska Public Media.
Holguin was born in Sioux City, Iowa, and moved to El Paso, Texas, in the fourth grade. After graduating high school there in 2006, he enlisted in the United States Air Force. He was stationed in Nebraska later that year and served in the state until he was honorably discharged in 2013.
“My time in the Air Force shaped who I am today,” Holguin said. “It taught me discipline, accountability, and the importance of service before self.”
Holguin and his wife, Hannah, built their life in Nebraska, and today, they own and manage two car wash businesses in Bellevue. Through his work there, Holguin says he has faced the impacts of rising costs, workforce shortages and navigating the economy while trying to foster a growing business.
“Running a small business has given me firsthand experience with many of the challenges Nebraskans face,” Holguin said.
Holguin said his life and business in the state have given him insight into and admiration for Nebraska and its communities. He said he sympathizes with families and small-business owners facing high property taxes. Holguin’s key priorities include creating economic opportunities, supporting small businesses, and ensuring communities have the resources needed to thrive.
“I care deeply about all Nebraskans, including those in low-income communities who often struggle to make ends meet,” Holguin said.
Faith is an important influence in Holguin’s life, he said. He adds that this inspires his approach to leadership with integrity and service to others. His core values include honesty about challenges, respect and hard work for the communities he serves.
“It’s also important for voters to know that I’m not backed by big money, special interests, or corporations,” Holguin said.
Holguin said that his experiences living in Nebraska as a husband, father, veteran and small-business owner has made him thankful for the opportunities Nebraska has to offer. But it also gives him a sense of responsibility to foster the state as a place to raise families, live well and work hard.
John Walz wants the government to be more openly “Judeo-Christian”
John Walz cut it close in filing his candidacy paperwork, submitting it just days before the deadline. Walz said in an email to Nebraska Public Media that during those days, he was watching the buildup to the primaries. When it became clear that Pillen was the only “broadly electable” Republican candidate, he entered the running.
“If Governor Pillen were forced to withdraw from the race after the filing deadline, and no other viable Republican candidate had filed, Nebraska could find itself in a situation where the governor’s office might effectively be handed to the Democrats by default,” Walz wrote.
He added that he was mainly concerned about Pillen coming under scrutiny by the state auditor’s office over a multi-million dollar emergency no-bid contract that was issued under Pillen’s watch. Walz said he felt a responsibility to join the running and ensure that Nebraskans had a real Republican option.
“As long as Governor Pillen remains electable, I will not mount a traditional statewide campaign requiring resources that I don’t have,” Walz said. “It would be futile against a sitting, electable governor. Instead, my filing ensures that Nebraska has a prepared contingency should circumstances unexpectedly change.”
Walz is from Hastings, and in 2024 ran for the 3rd Congressional District House seat against incumbent Rep. Adrian Smith. Though the Nebraska Republican party endorsed Walz in the primary, Smith eventually won the challenge. Walz also said that he spent years working as an engineering project manager.
According to the Nebraska Examiner, which interviewed Walz during his 2024 House campaign, he described himself as a “MAGA Republican” and loyal supporter of President Trump. He said he wants the government to be more openly “Judeo-Christian” and was critical of Smith’s votes to fund the government with short-term budget bills.
Walz said his priorities as governor would include eliminating property taxes on primary residences, strengthening data privacy protections for Nebraskans, resiliency in energy infrastructure, and transparency in elections and state spending.
If elected, Walz said he would set up a statewide citizen task force that would travel around Nebraska holding town halls and public forums. The task force would listen to residents and make sure that the state’s policies reflect their values.
“Nebraska has its own economy, its own culture, and its own values,” Walz said. “The people who live here — not distant bureaucrats — should be shaping “The Good Life” that only we are familiar with.”
Walz added that he wants to restrict the influence of lobbyists and outside political money. Walz also wants to protect Nebraskans from a surveillance state and cap the state’s tax collection to a percentage of the GDP.
“Government programs do not create prosperity. Productive citizens do,” Walz said. “The proper role of government is simple: write laws to protect liberty, enforce those laws fairly, and then get out of the way.”
Important election dates
Nebraska’s 2026 primary election is Tuesday, May 12. It will narrow the field of candidates ahead of the general election, which will be Tuesday, Nov. 3.
Voting begins when county election offices start mailing early voting ballots on March 27 to Nebraskans and military members overseas. County election offices start mailing early voting ballots on April 3 to registered voters in Nebraska. Voters can cast their ballots early, in person at their respective county election office starting April 13. Voting in person at county election offices will end Monday, May 11. All early voting ballots are due back to county election offices by the close of polls on election day. Ballots received after the polls close will not be accepted.
Polls will be open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Central Time on election day, Tuesday, May 12. Voters can locate their polling place online at Nebraska’s VoterCheck system, as well as verify their voter registration information is up to date and preview their ballot once those are finalized by county election offices.
There are two voting registration deadlines ahead of the primary election. April 27 is the final day Nebraskans can update their voter registration information or register to vote online, by mail, at the DMV, via personal agent or via deputy registrar. May 1is the final day Nebraskans can update their voter registration or register to vote in person at their respective county election offices.
This will be the second statewide election cycle with Nebraska’s voter ID law, which requires voters to present a photo ID before casting a ballot. Voters can complete that process when they submit their requests to vote early by mail, or they can present their photo ID before they cast their ballots at county election offices or at the polls.
Voters who have questions about voting in this year’s election can contact their respective county election office by phone or email.