Brian W. Kruse

It has been an honor - Thank You 🇺🇸🗳️🇺🇸

During each of the three presidential elections Brian Kruse has overseen in Douglas County, Kruse has seen Nebraska’s 2nd Congressional District transition from standing with the rest of the ruby-red state to becoming the "Blue Dot." omaha.com/news/local/gov…

Douglas County Election Commissioner Brian Kruse is stepping down at beginning of next year | Click on the image to read the full story ketv.com/article/dougla…

No statewide election is being held in Nebraska today so no polling places are available. Statewide elections are held in years ending in even numbers (e.g. 2024, 2026, 2028) as provided in Nebraska statutes. Next Statewide Primary on 5/12/26, next Statewide General on 11/3/26.

Voted ballots for City of Valley Special Recall Election must be returned to the Douglas County Election Commission or to a secure ballot drop box no later than 11/4/25 at 5 PM. The USPS recommends mailing ballots no later than 10/28/25 to ensure adequate processing time.

Thank you to Dan Crisler and Matthew Mueller for the Omaha World-Herald article and photos highlighting the Poll Worker Hall of Fame ceremony held on August 27, 2025. omaha.com/news/local/gov…

US releases Emmett Till investigation records ahead of 70th anniversary of his killing | Click on the image to read the full story ketv.com/article/emmett…

Today is National Poll Worker Recruitment Day. The goal is to encourage more voters to volunteer to help administer elections. Info about serving as a Douglas County poll worker: votedouglascounty-ne.gov/poll_worker_in… Apply to be a poll worker here: votedouglascounty-ne.gov/new_election_w…

Updated unofficial election results for City of Omaha General available on our website: votedouglascounty-ne.gov/meer/LG25Resul… Final set of unofficial election results will be posted next week. The election results will be certified on Thursday, May 29.

Thank you to all who contributed to the success of the 2025 City of Omaha elections including voters, Election Commission staff, election workers, candidates, polling place hosts, community organizations, media partners, and others.

Today is General Election Day for City of Omaha. Polls open 8 AM - 8 PM. Bring your photo ID. Confirm your polling place with Find Your Voting Information feature on votedouglascounty-ne.gov All early voting ballots must be returned to our office or a ballot drop box by 8 PM.

Our office is open today (Saturday, May 10) from 9 AM to 1 PM for early voting in the City of Omaha General Election.

Our office at 12220 W. Center Road will be open every weekday, Monday through Friday, from 8:30 AM - 5 PM through May 12. It will also be open additional hours this week. During early voting, our office functions as a polling place so electioneering is prohibited.

Friday (5/2/25) at 6 PM is deadline to register to vote and deadline to request a by-mail ballot for 2025 City of Omaha General. Voter registration must be done in person at our office at 12220 W Center Rd. Early voting info: votedouglascounty-ne.gov/early_voting.a…

Early voting begins; first ballots mailed out for City of Omaha General Election wowt.com/2025/04/28/ear…

TODAY is deadline to register to vote for City of Omaha General using the following methods: - online (prior to midnight) - by mail (postmarked today) - deposited in ballot drop box - at Omaha Public Library locations Voter registration information: votedouglascounty-ne.gov/voter_registra…

In-person early voting now closed for City of Omaha Primary. Eligible voters must vote at their polling place on Election Day 04/01/25. Polls open 8 AM to 8 PM. Voters may confirm polling place with Find Your Voting Information feature (gray square) at votedouglascounty-ne.gov

TODAY at 6 PM is City of Omaha Primary deadline to: - Register to vote. Voters must come to 12220 W Center Rd. - Submit applications for by-mail ballot. More info: votedouglascounty-ne.gov/early_voting.a… - Request replacement ballot to be mailed. Call (402) 444-8683 for more info.

Our office is closing at 1:00 PM today (March 19) due to inclement weather.