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Nebraska

Your complete guide to Nebraska government, representatives, voting, and how to get involved.

3
U.S. House Seats
May 12
2026 Primary
54
Elected Officials
Ricketts
Senate Race 2026

State Government

Governor

J
Jim PillenRepublican

Since 2023

Legislature

TypeHybrid
StatusIn Session

First Wednesday after first Monday in January – 90 days (long) / 60 days (short)

Public Comment Available

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Voting & Elections

Voting Rules

Registration Deadline18 days before election; in-person: 11 days before
Early VotingYes
Same-Day RegistrationNo
No-Excuse AbsenteeYes
Online RegistrationYes
Voter ID RequirementNo ID required (first-time voters may need ID)

2026 Election Dates

Primary ElectionMay 12, 2026
General ElectionNovember 3, 2026

2026 Senate Race

Pete Ricketts
Pete RickettsRepublicanUp for Re-election

U.S. Senator (junior)

Class 2 seat · Primary: May 12, 2026

Federal Delegation

U.S. Senators (2)

Deb Fischer
Deb FischerRepublican

U.S. Senator (senior)

Pete Ricketts
Pete RickettsRepublicanUp in 2026

U.S. Senator (junior)

U.S. Representatives (3)

Mike Flood
Mike FloodRepublican

U.S. Representative (NE-1)

Don Bacon
Don BaconRepublican

U.S. Representative (NE-2)

Adrian Smith
Adrian SmithRepublican

U.S. Representative (NE-3)

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