Politics1 State Directory

Nebraska Candidate & Election Guide

Federal and statewide candidates, elections, state political parties, news sites, and other resources — no frills, just what you need — curated by Politics1 publisher Ron Gunzburger.

Governor

GOVERNOR:
(Governor & Lt. Governor candidates run together on tickets in the General Election.)
Jim Pillen (R)* - (Campaign Site)
Lynne Walz (D) - Ex-State Sen., Ex-Fremont School Board Member, Realtor & Ex-Teacher
Rick Beard (LMN) - Ex-Farmer, Ex-Wine Shop Owner & Marijuana Legalization Activist
James Charvat III (LMN) - Dairy Queen Franchise Owner

Brent Lindstrom (I) - Ex-State Sen, Financial Advisor, Ex-Republican & '22 Candidate

Next State Constitutional Officer Elections in 2026.

Lieutenant Governor

LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR:
Joe Kelly (R)*

Secretary of State

SECRETARY OF STATE:
[ Bob Evnen (R)* - Lost in Primary 2026. ]
Scott Petersen (R) - Businessman & MAGA Activist
Sarah Slattery (D) - Chef, Businesswoman & '22 State Leg Candidate

Attorney General

ATTORNEY GENERAL:
Mike Hilgers (R)* - (Campaign Site)
Jocelyn Brasher (D) - Attorney

State Auditor

STATE AUDITOR:
Mike Foley (R)* - (Campaign Site)

State Treasurer

STATE TREASURER:
Joey Spellerberg (R)* - (Campaign Site)
Dan Ebers (D) - Hotel Manager, '24 US Rep Nominee & '10 County Treasurer Candidate

STATE LEGISLATURE

NEBRASKA LEGISLATURE:

Nebraska Unicameral

U.S. Senator

U.S. SENATORS:

SENATE ELECTION 2026:
Pete Ricketts (R)* - (Campaign Site)
Cindy Burbank (D) - Dan Osborn Supporter; intends to withdraw
Mike Marvin (LMN) - Dan Osborn Supporter; intends to withdraw

Dan Osborn (I) - Industrial Mechanic, Local Union President & Navy Veteran & '24 Candidate

Chuck Hagel for US Senate 2002 Bob Kerrey for Governor 1978 Congressman Doug Bereuter

SENATE ELECTION 2030:
Deb Fischer (R)*- (Campaign Site)

U.S. House (Districts)

U.S. CONGRESS:

District 1

DISTRICT 1:
Mike Flood (R)* - (Campaign Site)
Chris Backemeyer (D) - Ex-US Depy Asst Secretary of State & Financial Analyst
Nik Sandman (L) - Religious Radio Station Owner & Ex-Postal Worker
Austin Ahlman (I) - Journalist & Progressive Activist

District 2

DISTRICT 2:
[ Don Bacon (R)* - Retiring in 2026. ]
Brinker Harding (R) - Omaha City Councilman & Ex-City Economic Development Director 
Denise Powell (D) - Political Consultant & Democratic Activist
Eric Foreman (L) - Property Manager

District 3

DISTRICT 3:
Adrian Smith (R)* - (Campaign Site)
Becky Stille (D) - Ag Processing Quality Manager
Dave Else (LMN) - Farmer & '22/'24 Dem Candidate
Macey Budke (I) - Behavioral Health Practice Manager
Mark Cohen (I) - Attorney & USAF Veteran




Political Parties

State Election Office

STATE ELECTION OFFICE:

Secretary of State's Office

State News Sources