Editorial

Too late for an October Surprise?

Tuesday, October 11, 2016

Politicos often talk about incidents like the release of Donald Trump's "locker room talk" video as "October Surprises," but any campaign counting on just such a game change may be in for a shock.

It's already too late.

CNN reported that more than 450,000 Americans had already voted before the Trump take was released and before Sunday's debate.

Nebraska voters could begin early voting Monday.

At least 455,878 votes were cast by Thursday in states where Clinton and Trump are in a tight race -- like Florida, Nevada, North Carolina, Ohio, Michigan, Iowa, Colorado, Wisconsin and Virginia. About 190,000 votes were already cast in those states.

If you're like many viewers, however, you mind was not changed by Sunday night's debate.

If you haven't voted yet, you can complete the early voting ballot application and ballot in person at the County Clerk's office now through Nov. 7.

Any registered voter can vote early in person or by mail. If you're voting for the first time in Nebraska, registered to vote by mail and didn't include a copy of your ID when you registered, you'll need to include a copy of your ID when you vote early or on Election Day.

Bring any current photo ID and a current utility bill, bank statement, government check, paycheck or other government document that shows your name and address.

You'll need your Nebraska's driver's license or state ID card to register online.

To check to see if you're registered to vote, visit votercheck.necvr.ne.gov

You must be a U.S. citizen, live at a Nebraska address, be 18 by Election Day Nov. 8, not be convicted of a felony, or if convicted, two years have passed since the completion of the sentence and any parole term, or not currently be judged incompetent by a court.

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