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 & 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
Joe Kelly (R)*
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
State Auditor
State Treasurer
Joey Spellerberg (R)* - (Campaign Site)
Dan Ebers (D) - Hotel Manager, '24 US Rep Nominee & '10 County Treasurer Candidate
STATE LEGISLATURE
U.S. Senator
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
SENATE ELECTION 2030:
Deb
Fischer (R)*- (Campaign
Site)
U.S. House (Districts)
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
[ 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
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
Constitution Party of Nebraska (C)
Nebraska Democratic
Party (D)
Green Party of Nebraska (G)
Legal Marijuana Now Party of Nebraska (LMN)
Libertarian Party of Nebraska (L)
Nebraska Republican Party (R)
Independent / Nonpartisan (I)
Write-In (WI)
State Election Office
State News Sources
Alliance
Times-Herald
Aurora
News-Register
Beatrice Daily Sun
Buenos Dias Nebraska (Spanish)
Columbus Telegram
Fremont Tribune
Hastings Tribune
Hooker County Tribune
Kearney Hub
Lexington Clipper-Herald
Lincoln Journal Star
McCook Daily Gazette
Nebraska Examiner
NOISE North Omaha (African American)
Norfolk Daily
News
North Platte Telegraph
Omaha Reader (Alternative)
Omaha World-Herald
Scottsbluff Star-Herald
Sidney Sun-Telegraph
KETV TV-7 (ABC - Omaha)
KMTV TV-3 (CBS - Omaha)
KOHA TV-27 (Telemundo - Omaha)
KPTM TV-42 (FOX - Omaha)
WOWT TV-6 (NBC - Omaha)
Nebraska Public Media (PBS / NPR)
News Channel Nebraska