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Nebraska General Election

Tuesday, November 3, 2026 · Nebraska

How to Vote

Registration Deadlines

Register to vote
Online
Friday, October 16, 20263 months
By Mail
Friday, October 16, 20263 months
In Person
Friday, October 23, 20263 months

Voting

Early Voting Starts
Monday, October 5, 20262 months
Early Voting Ends
Monday, November 2, 20263 months
Mail Ballot Due
Tuesday, November 3, 20263 months

Contests

95 races on the ballot

State

State Senator

Nebraska State Senate District 36

2 Candidates

Rick HoldcroftNonpartisan
Darin TompkinsNonpartisan
Local

Norris School District 160 school board Ward 6

Norris School District 160

Candidate (Uncontested)

Craig GanaNonpartisan
Local

Lancaster County Sheriff

Lancaster

2 Candidates

Jay PittsDemocratic Party· 3 endorsements
Ben HouchinRepublican Party· 4 endorsements
State

State Senator

Nebraska State Senate District 34

2 Candidates

Loren LippincottNonpartisan
Ben BlodgettNonpartisan
State

State Senator

Nebraska State Senate District 24

2 Candidates

Jana HughesNonpartisan
Dan WinterNonpartisan
Federal

US Representative

Nebraska District 3

5 Candidates

Adrian SmithRepublican Party
Becky Lynn StilleDemocratic Party
David J. ElseLegal Marijuana Now Party
Mark CohenNonpartisan
Macey BudkeIndependent
Local

Lower Platte South Natural Resources District Subdistrict 9

Lower Platte South Natural Resources District Subdistrict 9

2 Candidates

Bob AndersenNonpartisan
Donna BaurNonpartisan· 2 endorsements
Local

Douglas County Board of Commissioners District 6

Douglas County Commission District 6

2 Candidates

John McCannDemocratic Party· 1 endorsement
Tim DonahueRepublican Party· 2 endorsements
State

State Senator

Nebraska State Senate District 22

Candidate (Uncontested)

Dawson BrunswickNonpartisan
Local

Lancaster County Clerk of the District Court

Lancaster

2 Candidates

Kristen AndersonDemocratic Party· 2 endorsements
Landon ParksRepublican Party
Local

Lower Platte South Natural Resources District Subdistrict 6

Lower Platte South Natural Resources District Subdistrict 6

Candidate (Uncontested)

Alex JohnsonNonpartisan· 3 endorsements
Local

Lower Platte South Natural Resources District Subdistrict 4

Lower Platte South Natural Resources District Subdistrict 4

Candidate (Uncontested)

Ted KesslerNonpartisan· 1 endorsement
Local

Norris School District 160 school board Ward 4

Norris School District 160

Candidate (Uncontested)

Aaron WubbelsNonpartisan
Local

Omaha Regional Metropolitan Transit Board District 3

Omaha Regional Metro Transit Authority District 3

Candidate (Uncontested)

Yanira GarciaNonpartisan· 2 endorsements
Local

Nemaha Natural Resources District Board of Directors Subdistrict 4

Nemaha Natural Resources District Board of Directors Subdistrict 4

Candidate (Uncontested)

Patricia CoatesNonpartisan
Local

Millard Board of Education At-large

Millard Public Schools

3 seats up for election

4 Candidates

Stacy JolleyNonpartisan· 2 endorsements
Mike KennedyNonpartisan
Lisa SchoenbergerNonpartisan· 1 endorsement
Brandon DiederichNonpartisan
State

Secretary of State

Nebraska

2 Candidates

Sarah SlatteryDemocratic Party
Scott PetersenRepublican Party
StateSpecial Election

State Senator

Nebraska State Senate District 41

2 Candidates

Jeremy HenegerNonpartisan
Joe JohnsonNonpartisan
State

State Senator

Nebraska State Senate District 4

2 Candidates

R. Brad von GillernNonpartisan
Cindy Maxwell-OstdiekNonpartisan
State

State Senator

Nebraska State Senate District 32

2 Candidates

Mark SchoenrockNonpartisan
Shay SmithNonpartisan
State

State Senator

Nebraska State Senate District 6

2 Candidates

Patrick LeahyNonpartisan
Nate OstdiekNonpartisan
Local

Omaha Regional Metropolitan Transit Board District 1

Omaha Regional Metro Transit Authority District 1

Candidate (Uncontested)

Cornelius WilliamsNonpartisan· 2 endorsements
Local

Nemaha Natural Resources District Board of Directors Subdistrict 2

Nemaha Natural Resources District Board of Directors Subdistrict 2

Candidate (Uncontested)

Russel MossNonpartisan
Local

Norris School District 160 school board Ward 2

Norris School District 160

Candidate (Uncontested)

Stephanie MeeseNonpartisan
Local

Lower Platte South Natural Resources District Subdistrict 1

Lower Platte South Natural Resources District Subdistrict 1

2 Candidates

Gary HellerichNonpartisan
Karis AhlbergNonpartisan· 1 endorsement
State

State Senator

Nebraska State Senate District 26

2 Candidates

George Dungan IIINonpartisan
Tobias HowardNonpartisan
State

Nebraska Public Service Commission District 2

Nebraska Public Service Commission District 2

2 Candidates

Wendy DeBoerDemocratic Party
Dennis McCannRepublican Party
State

Nebraska State Board of Education District 8

Nebraska State Board of Education District 8

2 Candidates

Lou Ann GodingNonpartisan
Sherrye HutchersonNonpartisan
Local

Lancaster County Clerk

Lancaster

Candidate (Uncontested)

Matt HansenDemocratic Party
Federal

US Representative

Nebraska District 1

3 Candidates

Mike FloodRepublican Party
Christopher BackemeyerDemocratic Party
Nik SandmanLibertarian Party
Local

Douglas County Assessor-Register of Deeds

Douglas

Candidate (Uncontested)

Dakotah SmithDemocratic Party· 5 endorsements
State

State Senator

Nebraska State Senate District 16

2 Candidates

Cindy ChattNonpartisan
Ted JappNonpartisan
Local

Douglas County Board of Commissioners District 4

Douglas County Commission District 4

Candidate (Uncontested)

P.J. MorganRepublican Party
State

State Senator

Nebraska State Senate District 40

Candidate (Uncontested)

Barry DeKayNonpartisan
Local

Ralston Public Schools school board At-large

Ralston Public Schools

3 seats up for election

4 Candidates

Carrie HoughNonpartisan
Elizabeth KumruNonpartisan
Mary RoartyNonpartisan· 1 endorsement
Louis GilmoreNonpartisan
Local

Lancaster County Board of Commissioners District 5

Lancaster County Commission District 5

Candidate (Uncontested)

Rick VestDemocratic Party· 1 endorsement
State

State Treasurer

Nebraska

2 Candidates

Joey SpellerbergRepublican Party
Daniel EbersDemocratic Party
State

State Senator

Nebraska State Senate District 44

Candidate (Uncontested)

Teresa IbachNonpartisan
Local

Douglas County Clerk of the District Court

Douglas

Candidate (Uncontested)

Justin T. WayneDemocratic Party
Local

Nemaha Natural Resources District Board of Directors Subdistrict 8

Nemaha Natural Resources District Board of Directors Subdistrict 8

Candidate (Uncontested)

Dick JamesNonpartisan
State

State Senator

Nebraska State Senate District 48

2 Candidates

Brian HardinNonpartisan
Jessica LandersNonpartisan
State

Attorney General

Nebraska

2 Candidates

Mike HilgersRepublican Party
Jocelyn BrasherDemocratic Party· 1 endorsement
LocalSpecial Election

Nemaha Natural Resources District Board of Directors Subdistrict 5

Nemaha Natural Resources District Board of Directors Subdistrict 5

Candidate (Uncontested)

Adam HowardNonpartisan· 1 endorsement
State

State Senator

Nebraska State Senate District 20

2 Candidates

John FredricksonNonpartisan
Chris AndersonNonpartisan
State

State Senator

Nebraska State Senate District 12

2 Candidates

Merv RiepeNonpartisan
Christy KnorrNonpartisan
LocalSpecial Election

Nemaha Natural Resources District Board of Directors Subdistrict 8

Nemaha Natural Resources District Board of Directors Subdistrict 8

Candidate (Uncontested)

Klark KnipeNonpartisan
Local

Douglas County Board of Commissioners District 2

Douglas County Commission District 2

Candidate (Uncontested)

Whitney HansenDemocratic Party· 2 endorsements
Local

Lancaster County Attorney

Lancaster

2 Candidates

Pat CondonRepublican Party· 2 endorsements
Randall RitnourDemocratic Party· 3 endorsements
Local

Douglas County Sheriff

Douglas

2 Candidates

Aaron HansonRepublican Party· 1 endorsement
Mark MartinezDemocratic Party· 4 endorsements
Local

Lancaster County Engineer

Lancaster

Candidate (Uncontested)

Pamela DingmanRepublican Party
Local

Omaha Regional Metropolitan Transit Board District 5

Omaha Regional Metro Transit Authority District 5

Candidate (Uncontested)

Josh CorriganNonpartisan· 1 endorsement
State

Nebraska State Board of Education District 7

Nebraska State Board of Education District 7

Candidate (Uncontested)

Elizabeth TegtmeierNonpartisan
State

State Senator

Nebraska State Senate District 8

2 Candidates

Erin FeichtingerNonpartisan
Josh LivingstonNonpartisan
Local

Lower Platte South Natural Resources District Subdistrict 8

Lower Platte South Natural Resources District Subdistrict 8

Candidate (Uncontested)

Tom GreenNonpartisan· 1 endorsement
Local

Metropolitan Community College Board of Governors District 4

Metropolitan Community College Board of Governors District 4

Candidate (Uncontested)

Martha BrucknerNonpartisan· 1 endorsement
State

State Senator

Nebraska State Senate District 38

2 Candidates

Tim AndersonNonpartisan
Janell Anderson EhrkeNonpartisan
State

State Senator

Nebraska State Senate District 2

2 Candidates

Dean HelmickNonpartisan
Caitlin KnutsonNonpartisan
Local

Elkhorn Public Schools school board At-large

Elkhorn Public Schools

3 seats up for election

4 Candidates

Mark WortmanNonpartisan· 1 endorsement
Bill ArmbrustNonpartisan· 1 endorsement
Angie OhlrichNonpartisan· 2 endorsements
Emily PoeschlNonpartisan· 3 endorsements
Local

Nemaha Natural Resources District Board of Directors Subdistrict 10

Nemaha Natural Resources District Board of Directors Subdistrict 10

Candidate (Uncontested)

Tim SchaardtNonpartisan
State

State Senator

Nebraska State Senate District 30

2 Candidates

Janet BockNonpartisan
Cally IdeusNonpartisan
Local

Douglas County Attorney

Douglas

2 Candidates

Donald KleineRepublican Party
Makayla DannerDemocratic Party· 9 endorsements
Local

Lower Platte South Natural Resources District Subdistrict 10

Lower Platte South Natural Resources District Subdistrict 10

Candidate (Uncontested)

Kenny FischerNonpartisan· 2 endorsements
Local

Lancaster County Board of Commissioners District 1

Lancaster County Commission District 1

Candidate (Uncontested)

Sean FlowerdayDemocratic Party· 1 endorsement
Local

Metropolitan Community College Board of Governors District 3

Metropolitan Community College Board of Governors District 3

Candidate (Uncontested)

Maureen MonahanNonpartisan· 1 endorsement
StateSpecial Election

University of Nebraska Board of Regents District 4

University of Nebraska Board of Regents District 4

2 Candidates

Susanne ShoreNonpartisan
Justin SolomonNonpartisan
State

State Senator

Nebraska State Senate District 10

2 Candidates

Cindy JohnsonNonpartisan
Rebecca RensNonpartisan
Federal

US Representative

Nebraska District 2

3 Candidates

Denise PowellDemocratic Party· 2 endorsements
Brinker HardingRepublican Party
Eric Michael ForemanLibertarian Party
State

State Senator

Nebraska State Senate District 28

2 Candidates

Patty Pansing BrooksNonpartisan
Colby WoodsonNonpartisan
Local

Nemaha Natural Resources District Board of Directors Subdistrict 7

Nemaha Natural Resources District Board of Directors Subdistrict 7

Candidate (Uncontested)

Eric WilkeNonpartisan
Local

Metropolitan Community College Board of Governors District 1

Metropolitan Community College Board of Governors District 1

Candidate (Uncontested)

Phillip KleinNonpartisan
Local

Lower Platte South Natural Resources District Subdistrict 5

Lower Platte South Natural Resources District Subdistrict 5

Candidate (Uncontested)

Suzanne MealerNonpartisan· 1 endorsement
Local

Lancaster County Treasurer

Lancaster

2 Candidates

Rachel GarverDemocratic Party· 2 endorsements
Jasmine GibsonRepublican Party
State

State Senator

Nebraska State Senate District 18

2 Candidates

Jess GoldoniNonpartisan· 1 endorsement
Taylor RoyalNonpartisan
State

Nebraska State Board of Education District 5

Nebraska State Board of Education District 5

2 Candidates

Michaela ConwayNonpartisan
Angie EberspacherNonpartisan
Federal

US Senator

Nebraska

4 Candidates

Pete RickettsRepublican Party
Cindy BurbankDemocratic Party
Mike MarvinLegal Marijuana Now Party
Dan OsbornNonpartisan· 11 endorsements
State

Governor

Nebraska

3 Candidates

Jim PillenRepublican Party
Lynne WalzDemocratic Party
Rick BeardLegal Marijuana Now Party
Local

Douglas County Treasurer

Douglas

Candidate (Uncontested)

Tony VargasDemocratic Party· 13 endorsements
Local

Lancaster County Board of Commissioners District 3

Lancaster County Commission District 3

Candidate (Uncontested)

Matt SchulteRepublican Party
State

State Senator

Nebraska State Senate District 42

2 Candidates

Michael JacobsonNonpartisan
Shaylee ScrantonNonpartisan
Local

Lower Platte South Natural Resources District Subdistrict 7

Lower Platte South Natural Resources District Subdistrict 7

Candidate (Uncontested)

Luke PetersonNonpartisan· 2 endorsements
State

University of Nebraska Board of Regents District 1

University of Nebraska Board of Regents District 1

2 Candidates

Brent ComstockNonpartisan
Jeremy HoseinNonpartisan
Local

Metropolitan Community College Board of Governors District 2

Metropolitan Community College Board of Governors District 2

Candidate (Uncontested)

Tammy WrightNonpartisan· 1 endorsement
State

State Senator

Nebraska State Senate District 14

2 Candidates

Bill BowesNonpartisan
SuAnn WittNonpartisan· 1 endorsement
Local

Lancaster County Assessor-Register of Deeds

Lancaster

2 Candidates

Dan NolteDemocratic Party· 1 endorsement
Tim JohnsRepublican Party
LocalSpecial Election

Lower Platte South Natural Resources District Subdistrict 2

Lower Platte South Natural Resources District Subdistrict 2

2 Candidates

David HiblerNonpartisan
Mark PattonNonpartisan· 1 endorsement
Local

Douglas County Engineer

Douglas

Candidate (Uncontested)

Todd PfitzerRepublican Party
State

Nebraska State Board of Education District 6

Nebraska State Board of Education District 6

2 Candidates

Sherry JonesNonpartisan
Grady EricksonNonpartisan
Local

Omaha Regional Metropolitan Transit Board District 7

Omaha Regional Metro Transit Authority District 7

Candidate (Uncontested)

Tim LonerganNonpartisan
State

Nebraska Auditor of Public Accounts

Nebraska

Candidate (Uncontested)

Mike FoleyRepublican Party
Local

Lower Platte South Natural Resources District Subdistrict 3

Lower Platte South Natural Resources District Subdistrict 3

Candidate (Uncontested)

Melissa BakerNonpartisan· 3 endorsements
Local

Lancaster County Public Defender

Lancaster

Candidate (Uncontested)

Kristi EggerDemocratic Party· 3 endorsements
Local

Lower Platte South Natural Resources District Subdistrict 2

Lower Platte South Natural Resources District Subdistrict 2

Candidate (Uncontested)

Mark SpanglerNonpartisan
Local

Nemaha Natural Resources District Board of Directors Subdistrict 5

Nemaha Natural Resources District Board of Directors Subdistrict 5

Candidate (Uncontested)

Kevin ThorneNonpartisan· 1 endorsement
State

State Senator

Nebraska State Senate District 46

Candidate (Uncontested)

Danielle ConradNonpartisan
State

University of Nebraska Board of Regents District 2

University of Nebraska Board of Regents District 2

2 Candidates

Elizabeth ButlerNonpartisan
Jill WolfeNonpartisan

Ballot Measures

1 measure for voters to decide

Nebraska Change State Legislative Term Limits from Two to Three Consecutive Terms Amendment (2026)

Change State Legislative Term Limits from Two to Three Consecutive Terms Amendment

State legislative term limits

Change the legislative term limit from two consecutive four-year terms to three

A YES vote means

<p>A "yes" vote supports amending the state constitution to change the term limit for state legislators from two consecutive four-year terms (eight years) to three consecutive four-year terms (12 years).</p>

A NO vote means

<p>A "no" vote opposes amending the state constitution to change the term limit for state legislators, thereby maintaining that state legislators are not eligible for office in the legislature for four years after serving two consecutive terms (eight years).</p>

12 endorsements for YES · 1 endorsement for NO

Voter FAQ

Can I register to vote online?
Nebraska offers online voter registration.To register online in Nebraska, you need a valid Nebraska State ID or Driver’s License. If you don’t have a Nebraska-issued ID, you can still submit a voter registration application by mail or in person.
Can I submit voter registration forms in person?
You can complete a voter registration application in person. Contact your local election office for information on when and where to register to vote.Learn more by visiting the Nebraska Secretary of State, Elections Division website or contacting your local election office.
How do I see what's on my ballot?
View official ballot information on the Nebraska Secretary of State, Elections Division website, if available.
How do I contact my state election office?
Secretary of State, Elections Division301 South 13th Street, Suite 410 Lincoln, NE 68508Telephone: (402) 471-2555
Do I need to bring an ID to vote in person?
You will need to show photo ID to vote in Nebraska.Acceptable forms include: Nebraska driver’s license or state ID photo ID issued by a postsecondary institution within the State of Nebraska photo ID issued by an agency or a political subdivision of the State of Nebraska hospital, assisted-living, nursing home, or any other skilled care facility record that shows your name and photo military ID tribal ID US passportYou may obtain a free ID for voting from the Nebraska Department of Motor Vehicles at a DMV location. Voters without ID: If you are unable to provide ID, you will be able to vote a provisional ballot. If you cast a provisional ballot, you will need to provide a valid photo ID to your county election office on or before the Tuesday after the election. If you cannot get an ID due to disability/illness, religious objection to being photographed, or lack of documents to obtain a free state ID, you can complete a reasonable impediment certification.
Who can register to vote?
To register in Nebraska you must: be a citizen of the United States be a resident of Nebraska and of the county where you are registering; if you move to another county, you must re-registerbe at least 18 years of age or will be 18 years of age on or before the first Tuesday after the first Monday of November not be convicted of a felony and currently serving a sentence, either in Nebraska or another state or in federal court (your voting rights are restored upon completing your sentence, including any probation or parole term)not have been officially found to be mentally incompetent
Register to Vote
Check that you're registered to vote on Nebraska's website. If you’re not registered: Register online by Oct 16. Your by mail registration form must be postmarked by Oct 16.
How do I vote if I'm in the military or live overseas?
Active-duty military, their families, and overseas citizens can register to vote and request their absentee ballot using the Federal Post Card Application (FPCA). The FPCA can be returned to your election official by email, fax, or mail. Please contact your local election office for more information about delivery and return methods, including email and fax. You can also learn more about the FPCA by visiting the Nebraska Secretary of State, Elections Division’s website for military voters and overseas voters. Fill out the Federal Post Card Application (FPCA), or download a copy. Your local election office may have questions, so please provide an email address or phone number where they can reach you.Send the application to your local election office.It is never too early to submit an FPCA! Please do so as soon as possible.Please fill out and send back your ballot as soon as you receive it.States begin mailing absentee ballots at least 45 days before Election Day. If you haven't received your ballot by 30 days before Election Day, contact your local election office.If after submitting your FPCA, your ballot does not arrive, contact your local election office first. Then: You can still vote using the Federal Write-In Absentee Ballot (FWAB). Print, sign, and mail your FWAB to your local election office.If you mail a FWAB and then receive your regular absentee ballot, you should complete and mail your absentee ballot also. Election officials will ensure that only one ballot is counted.The Federal Voting Assistance Program offers additional information on military and overseas voting in Nebraska. You can also call 1-800-438-VOTE (8683) or email vote@fvap.gov
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