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Explainer · NE

Nebraska 2026 general election voter guide

Elections and voting

A plain-language checklist for confirming election dates, registration, ballot choices and voting instructions in Nebraska.

The Ballot Nebraska Policy DeskOct 5, 2026

Candidate profile · NE

Candidate profile: Joe Kelly

Elections and voting

Joe 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

Candidate profile · NE

Candidate profile: Mike Hilgers

Elections and voting

Mike Hilgers is listed as a nonpartisan incumbent, but no race, election, policy positions or campaign finance figures are attached to his record.

The Ballot Nebraska DeskOct 2, 2026

Explainer · NE

Nebraska 2026 general election voter guide

Elections and voting

Nebraska voters should confirm key dates, registration details and their ballot before taking part in the 2026 general election.

The Ballot Nebraska Policy DeskSep 30, 2026

Candidate profile · NE

Candidate profile: Robert Evnen

Elections and voting

Robert Evnen is a Republican incumbent, but his profile is not directly linked to a race or election.

The Ballot Nebraska Policy DeskSep 29, 2026

News · NE

Troy Dannen named opening keynote for Governor’s Summit

Elections and voting

Husker athletic director Troy Dannen will serve as the new opening keynote for the Governor’s Summit.

The Ballot Nebraska News DeskSep 27, 2026

Candidate profile · NE

Candidate profile: Jim Pillen in Nebraska’s 2026 governor race

Elections and voting

Republican incumbent Jim Pillen is a candidate for governor in Nebraska’s Nov. 3, 2026, general election.

The Ballot Nebraska DeskSep 26, 2026

Explainer · NE

Nebraska 2026 general election voter guide

Elections and voting

What 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 settlement, speed limit and SRO contracts

Elections and voting

The Omaha City Council acted on a Blackstone building settlement, a lower speed limit and SRO contracts.

The Ballot Nebraska DeskSep 16, 2026

News · NE

Omaha council approves purchase of building on streetcar route

Elections and voting

The city can move ahead with acquiring a damaged building located along Omaha’s streetcar route.

The Ballot Nebraska Policy DeskSep 16, 2026

News · NE

Nebraska high court upholds medical cannabis vote

Elections and voting

The Nebraska Supreme Court’s ruling keeps the voter-approved medical cannabis policy in effect.

The Ballot Nebraska Policy DeskSep 15, 2026

News · NE

Nebraska senator seeks earlier votes on legislative leaders

Elections and voting

The proposal would move votes for speaker and committee chairs to before the Nebraska Legislature’s session begins.

The Ballot Nebraska News DeskSep 15, 2026

News · NE

Nebraska Supreme Court leaves medical cannabis laws intact

Elections and voting

The state Supreme Court rejected a legal effort to overturn Nebraska’s medical cannabis laws, leaving the measures in place.

The Ballot Nebraska DeskSep 15, 2026

News · NE

Sept. 15: GOP votes before session; cannabis rules delayed

Elections and voting

Nebraska Republicans held a pre-session vote on Sept. 15 as a separate delay affected the timetable for cannabis rules.

The Ballot Nebraska Policy DeskSep 15, 2026

News · NE

Nebraska court keeps Respect Nebraska Voters off ballot

Elections and voting

The state Supreme Court ruled that the proposed constitutional amendment violated Nebraska’s single-subject rule.

The Ballot Nebraska DeskSep 14, 2026

News · NE

Nebraska court rejects challenge to medical marijuana law

Elections and voting

The Nebraska Supreme Court turned aside another challenge to the medical marijuana law approved by Nebraska voters.

The Ballot Nebraska Policy DeskSep 13, 2026

Candidate profile · NE

Candidate profile: Gavin Solomon

Elections and voting

Republican Gavin Solomon is running in Nebraska’s contested U.S. Senate general election on Nov. 3, 2026.

The Ballot Nebraska News DeskSep 9, 2026

Candidate profile · NE

Candidate profile: Mike Marvin in Nebraska’s Senate race

Elections and voting

Mike Marvin is listed as an Other candidate in Nebraska’s contested 2026 U.S. Senate general election.

The Ballot Nebraska DeskSep 7, 2026

Candidate profile · NE

Candidate profile: Mark Edmund Johnston in Nebraska’s 2nd

Elections and voting

Democrat Mark Edmund Johnston is among 12 candidates listed in Nebraska’s 2nd District race for the Nov. 3, 2026, general election.

The Ballot Nebraska DeskSep 6, 2026

Candidate profile · NE

Edward Mr. Dunn seeks Nebraska U.S. Senate seat

Elections and voting

Republican Edward Mr. Dunn is among 11 candidates listed in Nebraska’s contested 2026 U.S. Senate general election.

The Ballot Nebraska Policy DeskSep 5, 2026

Candidate profile · NE

Candidate profile: Debra Leanne MS Axtell Schultz

Elections and voting

Republican Debra Leanne MS Axtell Schultz is among 11 candidates in Nebraska’s contested 2026 U.S. Senate race.

The Ballot Nebraska DeskSep 1, 2026

Candidate profile · NE

Candidate profile: Owen Nicholas Carlson

Elections and voting

Owen Nicholas Carlson, listed with the label VET, is running for U.S. Senate in Nebraska’s contested 2026 general election.

The Ballot Nebraska Policy DeskAug 25, 2026