These are the general-election candidates on Nebraska's ballot for November 3, 2026, by office and party, following the state's primary. This guide covers statewide offices and U.S. House races. It is nonpartisan and factual. See the Nebraska 2026 overview for the fuller picture.
Governor of Nebraska
Jim Pillen RepublicanIncumbent
Lynne Walz Democratic
Brent Lindstrom America First
Rick Beard Legal Marijuana Now
U.S. Senate
Pete Ricketts RepublicanIncumbent
Chuck Conboy America First
Mike Marvin Legal Marijuana Now
Robin Richards Nebraska Working People
Dan Osborn By Petition
Lieutenant Governor
Joe Kelly RepublicanIncumbent
Secretary of State
Sarah Slattery Democratic
Scott Petersen Republican
Bob Krist America First
Paul Rumbaugh Nebraska Working People
Attorney General
Mike Hilgers RepublicanIncumbent
Jocelyn Brasher Democratic
Treasurer
Joey Spellerberg RepublicanIncumbent
Dan Ebers Democratic
Auditor of Public Accounts
Mike Foley RepublicanIncumbent
John Knight America First
U.S. House, District 1
Mike Flood RepublicanIncumbent
Chris Backemeyer Democratic
Nik Sandman Libertarian
Dan Hartong America First
U.S. House, District 2
Denise Powell Democratic
Brinker Harding Republican
Eric Foreman Libertarian
Open seat, no incumbent is running.
U.S. House, District 3
Adrian Smith RepublicanIncumbent
Becky Stille Democratic
Dave Else Legal Marijuana Now
Macey Budke Nebraska Working People
Mark Cohen By Petition
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Also on the Nebraska ballot
Beyond the statewide and congressional races above, Nebraska voters also decide state legislative races and county and municipal offices, which appear on local ballots, along with any statewide ballot measures.
How to vote in Nebraska
The general election is November 3, 2026. On Election Day, polls in Nebraska are open 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM CST (MST in parts of the state). Confirm your registration, polling place, and mail-ballot options at Vote.org and your state election office. Getting your supporters to turn out is what decides the closest races.
Frequently asked questions
Who is running in Nebraska in 2026?
Governor: Jim Pillen (Republican), Lynne Walz (Democratic), Brent Lindstrom (America First), Rick Beard (Legal Marijuana Now). U.S. Senate: Pete Ricketts (Republican), Chuck Conboy (America First), Mike Marvin (Legal Marijuana Now), Robin Richards (Nebraska Working People), Dan Osborn (By Petition). Every voter also decides state legislative and local races on their ballot.
What time do polls open and close in Nebraska on Election Day?
On Election Day, polls in Nebraska are open 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM CST (MST in parts of the state).
When is the Nebraska election in 2026?
The general election is November 3, 2026, following the state's 2026 primary.
Candidate information reflects the general-election ballot as of the date above, drawn from nonpartisan sources including The Green Papers and state election authorities. Verify the final ballot with your local election office.
Keep reading: Nebraska 2026 elections and the 2026 midterms are a turnout election.