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)
Charles Herbster (R) - Businessman, Rancher, Trump Campaign Activist & '22 Candidate

Sheila Korth-Focken (R) - Ex-Randolph City Administrator & Policy Consultant
Jacy Todd (R) - CBD Shop Owner & Medical Marijuana Legalization Activist
Lynne Walz (D) - Ex-State Sen., Ex-Fremont School Board Member, Realtor & Ex-Teacher

Next State Constitutional Officer Elections in 2026.

Lieutenant Governor

LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR:
Joe Kelly (R)*

Secretary of State

SECRETARY OF STATE:
Bob Evnen (R)* - (Campaign Site)

Attorney General

ATTORNEY GENERAL:
Mike Hilgers (R)* - (Campaign Site)

State Auditor

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

State Treasurer

STATE TREASURER:
Joey Spellerberg (R)* - (Campaign Site)


STATE LEGISLATURE

NEBRASKA LEGISLATURE:

Nebraska Unicameral

U.S. Senator

U.S. SENATORS:

SENATE ELECTION 2026:
Pete Ricketts (R)* - (Campaign Site)
Earl Starkey (LMN) - Warehouse Worker
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
Eric Moyer (D) - Renewable Energy Manager, Actor & Ex-Event Manager
Nik Sandman (L) - Religious Radio Station Owner & Ex-Postal Worker

District 2

DISTRICT 2:
[ Don Bacon (R)* - Retiring in 2026. ]
Dan Frei (R) - Financial Services Sales Manager & '14/'24 Candidate

Brinker Harding (R) - Omaha City Councilman & Ex-City Economic Development Director 
Gavin Solomon (R) - Businessman & NY Resident
Van Argyrakis (D) - Disbarred Attorney & '16 St Sen Candidate
Kishla Askins (D) - Ex-US Veterans Affairs Dept Secretary, Retired Navy Officer & Iraq War Veteran
John Cavanaugh (D) - State Sen. & Attorney
James Leuschen (D) - Ex-Congressional Aide
Denise Powell (D) - Political Consultant & Democratic Activist
Crystal Rhoades (D) - Douglas County District Court Clerk & Ex-Public Service Commissioner 

District 3

DISTRICT 3:
Adrian Smith (R)* - (Campaign Site)
David Huebner (R) - Farmer, Restaurant Owner, Ex-Border Patrol Officer & '22 County Comm Candidate
Becky Stille (D) - Ag Processing Quality Manager
Mark Cohen (I) - Attorney & USAF Veteran




Political Parties

State Election Office

STATE ELECTION OFFICE:

Secretary of State's Office

State News Sources