Candidate profile · NE
Candidate profile: Joe Kelly
Elections and votingJoe Kelly is a Republican incumbent with no directly linked race, biography, policy positions or campaign finance totals on file.
The Ballot Nebraska News DeskOct 3, 2026
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The Ballot Nebraska News Desk
Daily political news from Nebraska
The News Desk follows the daily political news in Nebraska, from campaign developments to government decisions, sourced from public records and reporting.
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News · NE
Pillen pauses diesel taxes for Nebraska farm transport
Economy and jobsTwo executive orders temporarily reduce diesel-tax and vehicle-weight restrictions for agricultural transport in Nebraska.
The Ballot Nebraska News DeskSep 30, 2026
News · NE
Troy Dannen named opening keynote for Governor’s Summit
Elections and votingHusker athletic director Troy Dannen will serve as the new opening keynote for the Governor’s Summit.
The Ballot Nebraska News DeskSep 27, 2026
Explainer · NE
Nebraska 2026 general election voter guide
Elections and votingWhat Nebraska voters should check before registering, reviewing their ballot and voting in the 2026 general election.
The Ballot Nebraska News DeskSep 24, 2026
News · NE
Omaha council approves four school-police agreements
EducationThe annual agreements govern officer placements but do not specify which methods officers may use inside schools.
The Ballot Nebraska News DeskSep 16, 2026
News · NE
Nebraska senator seeks earlier votes on legislative leaders
Elections and votingThe proposal would move votes for speaker and committee chairs to before the Nebraska Legislature’s session begins.
The Ballot Nebraska News DeskSep 15, 2026
Candidate profile · NE
Candidate profile: Gavin Solomon
Elections and votingRepublican Gavin Solomon is running in Nebraska’s contested U.S. Senate general election on Nov. 3, 2026.
The Ballot Nebraska News DeskSep 9, 2026