General election · November 3, 2026

Nebraska

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RegistrationNebraska says registration deadlines depend on how you register. For the November 3, 2026 general election, the official calendar lists the in-person deadline as 6 p.m. on Friday, October 23, 2026 (the second Friday before Election Day). Mail, DMV, and personal-agent registrations must be mailed, completed, or received by Friday, October 16, 2026 (the third Friday before Election Day).Official details ↗

Early votingNebraska says any registered voter may ask for an early-voting ballot and does not need to give a reason. Early-voting applications must be received by 6 p.m. on Friday, October 23, 2026. In-person early voting at the county election office runs for 30 days before the general election, and the last day to vote early in person is Monday, November 2, 2026. Ballots returned by mail, drop box, agent, or in person must arrive by the close of polls on Election Day.Official details ↗

Absentee or mailNebraska uses the term early voting for absentee-style ballots. Any registered voter may request one without giving a reason. The same deadlines apply: request by 6 p.m. on Friday, October 23, 2026; ballots are first sent at least 35 days before the election; and returned ballots must arrive by the close of polls on Tuesday, November 3, 2026. The state also says mail ballots are not sent out or voted until at least 35 days before a primary or general election.Official details ↗

What may still change

The state pages say deadlines can change because of weekends and holidays, so the official calendar should be checked again close to the election.
Nebraska’s state page uses the term 'early voting' for what many people call absentee or mail ballots.
The county election office handles applications and returns for early voting ballots.
I did not infer any deadline beyond the state’s stated dates and times.
I found official Nebraska Secretary of State pages showing four ballot measure petitions turned in for signature verification, but I did not find an official statewide certification list on the Secretary of State site confirming which measures were certified for the November 3, 2026 general election as of my check date. Because you asked for certified measures only, I am not listing any item that I cannot verify as certified from an official source.
The official state site’s 2026 elections page names four petition measures under signature verification: Protect Nebraskans' Initiative and Referendum Powers Constitutional Amendment, Online Sports Wagering Authorization Constitutional Amendment, Online Sports Wagering Regulation Initiative, and Fairness for Girls Constitutional Amendment. However, the page does not itself say they were certified for the general-election ballot.
Nebraska’s Secretary of State page confirms the general election date is November 3, 2026, and that the office publishes the statewide candidate filing list and the list of offices up for election. The public page does not expose the full general-election certified candidate list in searchable text, so I used the official filings page plus the official office list and the Secretary of State’s certification notice for Dan Osborn’s U.S. Senate petition as evidence. ([sos.nebraska.gov](https://sos.nebraska.gov/elections))
The source text available through the search tool is incomplete for some rows, so I could not independently verify every statewide candidate from a single machine-readable official list in this environment. I included only the offices and candidates that were visible in the official state materials retrieved here. ([sos.nebraska.gov](https://sos.nebraska.gov/sites/default/files/doc/elections/2026/Final_Statewide_Primary_Candidate_Filing_List_3.23.26.pdf?utm_source=openai))

Federal race · Information incomplete

U.S. Senate: Nebraska U.S. Senate race

This office makes federal laws, approves or rejects major presidential appointments, and confirms treaties and federal judges.

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What this office does

The U.S. Senate is one chamber of Congress. It writes federal laws, approves treaties, confirms many presidential nominations, and can investigate federal issues.

Dan OsbornNonpartisan/petitionCandidate information ↗

Financial impact

No official fiscal estimate was located.

Supporters’ strongest case

No sourced argument was located.

Opponents’ strongest case

No sourced argument was located.

Key facts

Nebraska’s official offices list says U.S. Senate is a federal office elected statewide for a 6-year term. ([sos.nebraska.gov](https://sos.nebraska.gov/sites/default/files/doc/elections/Candidates/Elected_Offices_and_Maps.pdf))
The Nebraska Secretary of State certified Dan Osborn’s U.S. Senate candidate petition on July 16, 2026. ([sos.nebraska.gov](https://sos.nebraska.gov/secretary-state-certifies-dan-osborns-us-senate-candidate-petition))

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OfficialElected Offices for the 2026 Elections↗OfficialSecretary of State certifies Dan Osborn’s U.S. Senate candidate petition↗

Statewide race · Information incomplete

Governor: Nebraska governor and lieutenant governor race

This office runs Nebraska’s executive branch and helps carry out state laws.

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What this office does

The governor leads the state executive branch, proposes a state budget, signs or vetoes bills, and oversees state agencies. The lieutenant governor serves as the governor’s second-in-command.

Sheila J. Korth-FockenRepublican

Gary L. RoggeRepublican

Jim PillenRepublican · IncumbentCandidate information ↗

Jacy ToddRepublicanCandidate information ↗

Sal HolguinRepublicanCandidate information ↗

John WalzRepublican

Lynne WalzDemocraticCandidate information ↗

Larry MarvinDemocratic

Rick BeardLegal Marijuana NOW

James J. Charvat IIILegal Marijuana NOW

Financial impact

No official fiscal estimate was located.

Supporters’ strongest case

No sourced argument was located.

Opponents’ strongest case

No sourced argument was located.

Key facts

Nebraska’s official offices list says Governor and Lieutenant Governor is a statewide office elected for 4-year terms. ([sos.nebraska.gov](https://sos.nebraska.gov/sites/default/files/doc/elections/Candidates/Elected_Offices_and_Maps.pdf))
The official statewide candidate filing list search result shows these certified primary candidates for governor: Sheila J. Korth-Focken, Gary L. Rogge, Jim Pillen, Jacy Todd, Sal Holguin, John Walz, Lynne Walz, Larry Marvin, Rick Beard, and James J. Charvat III. ([sos.nebraska.gov](https://sos.nebraska.gov/sites/default/files/doc/elections/2026/Final_Statewide_Primary_Candidate_Filing_List_3.23.26.pdf?utm_source=openai))

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OfficialElected Offices for the 2026 Elections↗OfficialFinal Statewide Primary Candidate List (3/23/26)↗

Statewide race · Information incomplete

Secretary of State: Nebraska secretary of state race

This office runs many election records and other state filing systems.

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What this office does

The secretary of state oversees election administration, business filings, and certain state records.

Bob EvnenRepublican · Incumbent

Scott PetersenRepublicanCandidate information ↗

Lee M. CimfelDemocratic

Sarah J. SlatteryDemocraticCandidate information ↗

Dennis McCannDemocraticCandidate information ↗

Financial impact

No official fiscal estimate was located.

Supporters’ strongest case

No sourced argument was located.

Opponents’ strongest case

No sourced argument was located.

Key facts

Nebraska’s official offices list says Secretary of State is a statewide office elected for a 4-year term. ([sos.nebraska.gov](https://sos.nebraska.gov/sites/default/files/doc/elections/Candidates/Elected_Offices_and_Maps.pdf))
The official statewide candidate filing list search result shows certified candidates Bob Evnen, Scott Petersen, Lee M. Cimfel, Sarah J. Slattery, and Dennis McCann. ([sos.nebraska.gov](https://sos.nebraska.gov/sites/default/files/doc/elections/2026/Final_Statewide_Primary_Candidate_Filing_List_3.23.26.pdf?utm_source=openai))

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OfficialElected Offices for the 2026 Elections↗OfficialFinal Statewide Primary Candidate List (3/23/26)↗

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State Treasurer: Nebraska state treasurer race

This office manages some state money and financial operations.

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What this office does

The state treasurer handles state funds, cash management, and related treasury functions.

Joey SpellerbergRepublican · IncumbentCandidate information ↗

Daniel EbersDemocratic

Financial impact

No official fiscal estimate was located.

Supporters’ strongest case

No sourced argument was located.

Opponents’ strongest case

No sourced argument was located.

Key facts

Nebraska’s official offices list says State Treasurer is a statewide office elected for a 4-year term. ([sos.nebraska.gov](https://sos.nebraska.gov/sites/default/files/doc/elections/Candidates/Elected_Offices_and_Maps.pdf))
The official statewide candidate filing list search result shows certified candidates Joey Spellerberg and Daniel Ebers. ([sos.nebraska.gov](https://sos.nebraska.gov/sites/default/files/doc/elections/2026/Final_Statewide_Primary_Candidate_Filing_List_3.23.26.pdf?utm_source=openai))

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OfficialElected Offices for the 2026 Elections↗OfficialFinal Statewide Primary Candidate List (3/23/26)↗

Statewide race · Information incomplete

Attorney General: Nebraska attorney general race

This office is the state’s top lawyer and represents Nebraska in legal matters.

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What this office does

The attorney general is Nebraska’s chief legal officer. The office represents the state in court and gives legal advice to state agencies.

Mike HilgersRepublican · Incumbent

Jocelyn BrasherDemocraticCandidate information ↗

Financial impact

No official fiscal estimate was located.

Supporters’ strongest case

No sourced argument was located.

Opponents’ strongest case

No sourced argument was located.

Key facts

Nebraska’s official offices list says Attorney General is a statewide office elected for a 4-year term. ([sos.nebraska.gov](https://sos.nebraska.gov/sites/default/files/doc/elections/Candidates/Elected_Offices_and_Maps.pdf))
The official statewide candidate filing list search result shows certified candidates Mike Hilgers and Jocelyn Brasher. ([sos.nebraska.gov](https://sos.nebraska.gov/sites/default/files/doc/elections/2026/Final_Statewide_Primary_Candidate_Filing_List_3.23.26.pdf?utm_source=openai))

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OfficialElected Offices for the 2026 Elections↗OfficialFinal Statewide Primary Candidate List (3/23/26)↗

Statewide race · Information incomplete

Auditor of Public Accounts: Nebraska auditor of public accounts race

This office checks how state money is spent and reports audit findings.

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What this office does

The auditor of public accounts audits state agencies and public funds and reports findings to the public and lawmakers.

Mike FoleyRepublican · IncumbentCandidate information ↗

Financial impact

No official fiscal estimate was located.

Supporters’ strongest case

No sourced argument was located.

Opponents’ strongest case

No sourced argument was located.

Key facts

Nebraska’s official offices list says Auditor of Public Accounts is a statewide office elected for a 4-year term. ([sos.nebraska.gov](https://sos.nebraska.gov/sites/default/files/doc/elections/Candidates/Elected_Offices_and_Maps.pdf))
The official statewide candidate filing list search result shows certified candidate Mike Foley. ([sos.nebraska.gov](https://sos.nebraska.gov/sites/default/files/doc/elections/2026/Final_Statewide_Primary_Candidate_Filing_List_3.23.26.pdf?utm_source=openai))

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OfficialElected Offices for the 2026 Elections↗OfficialFinal Statewide Primary Candidate List (3/23/26)↗

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Public Service Commissioner, District 2: Nebraska Public Service Commissioner District 2 race

This office regulates some utilities and transportation matters in its district.

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What this office does

The Public Service Commission regulates utilities, transportation, and related services within its districts.

Dennis McCannRepublicanCandidate information ↗

Wendy DeBoerDemocraticCandidate information ↗

Financial impact

No official fiscal estimate was located.

Supporters’ strongest case

No sourced argument was located.

Opponents’ strongest case

No sourced argument was located.

Key facts

Nebraska’s official offices list says Public Service Commissioner District 2 is elected statewide on a partisan ballot for a 6-year term. ([sos.nebraska.gov](https://sos.nebraska.gov/sites/default/files/doc/elections/Candidates/Elected_Offices_and_Maps.pdf))
The official statewide candidate filing list search result shows certified candidates Dennis McCann and Wendy DeBoer for District 2. ([sos.nebraska.gov](https://sos.nebraska.gov/sites/default/files/doc/elections/2026/Final_Statewide_Primary_Candidate_Filing_List_3.23.26.pdf?utm_source=openai))

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OfficialElected Offices for the 2026 Elections↗OfficialFinal Statewide Primary Candidate List (3/23/26)↗

Last checked September 3, 2026 at 12:00 AM. AI-drafted from official election sources. Always confirm your sample ballot with your state or local election office.