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)
Charles Herbster (R) - Businessman, Rancher, Trump Campaign Activist & '22 Candidate
Sheila Korth-Focken (R) - Ex-Randolph City Administrator & Policy Consultant
Gary Rogge (R) - Retired Farmer & '24 University Regent Candidate
Jacy Todd (R) - CBD Shop Owner & Medical Marijuana Legalization Activist
Larry Marvin (D) - Retired Hardware Store Owner, USAF Veteran & Frequent Candidate
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
Next State Constitutional Officer Elections in 2026.
Lieutenant Governor
Joe Kelly (R)*
Secretary of State
Bob Evnen (R)* - (Campaign Site)
Scott Petersen (R) - Businessman & GOP Activist
Lee Cimfel (D)
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)
Todd Knobel (R) - Businessman & Attorney
Eric Mortimore (R) - Lawn Care Contractor & '18/'24 City Council Candidate
Earl Starkey (LMN) - Warehouse Worker
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
Eric Moyer (D) - Renewable Energy Manager, Actor & Ex-Event Manager
Nik Sandman (L) - Religious Radio Station Owner & Ex-Postal Worker
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
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
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
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