Photos and Videos: Nebraska's 2022 primary election
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A voter makes their way into their precinct's polling location at American Lutheran Church on Tuesday in Lincoln.
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A woman casts her vote on May 10 in Lincoln, Nebraska.
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A man casts his ballot on May 10 in Lincoln, Nebraska.Â
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Terri Rotolo Hatch (right) helps a voter find their voting location at the Union at the University of Nebraska on May 10 in Lincoln, Nebraska.Â
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Tim Brox fills out his voting ballot at the Redeemer Lutheran Church offices on May 10 in Lincoln, Nebraska.Â
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Dave Hohbein places his vote at Lincoln North Star High School on May 10 in Lincoln, Nebraska.
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Mike Flood (center) raises his fist to applause after claiming the Republican nomination for the 1st Congressional District during an election night party at the Embassy Suites in Lincoln on Tuesday. His wife Mandi and son Brenden accompanied him on stage.
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Nebraska Gov. Pete Ricketts introduces state Sen. Mike Flood during an election night party at the Embassy Suites on Tuesday in Lincoln. Flood won the Republican nomination for the 1st Congressional District.
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A supporter of Mike Flood wears a pin for him and for gubernatorial candidate Jim Pillen during an election night party at the Embassy Suites on Tuesday.
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Mike Flood speaks to his supporters after claiming the Republican nomination for the 1st Congressional District during an election night party at the Embassy Suites in Lincoln on Tuesday.Â
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A supporter of Mike Flood wears a pin for him and sticker for voting during an election night party Tuesday.
Gov. Pete Ricketts
As he prepares to leave office, Gov. Pete Ricketts said he's most proud of improving state government services to Nebraskans.
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Mike Flood speaks to supporters while his wife, Mandi, looks on during an election night party Tuesday at the Embassy Suites in Lincoln. Flood won the Republican nomination for the 1st Congressional District.
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Nebraska Republican gubernatorial candidate Jim Pillen mingles among a crowd of supporters during an election night party at the Embassy Suites on Tuesday in Lincoln.
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Republican gubernatorial nominee Jim Pillen talks with supporters at his election night party on Tuesday in Lincoln.
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Nebraska Republican gubernatorial candidate Jim Pillen (right) speaks the Nebraska Farm Bureau's Mark McHargue during an election night party at the Embassy Suites on Tuesday in Lincoln.
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Patty Pansing Brooks (left), the Democratic nominee for the 1st Congressional District, talks with Katie Taddeucci of Lincoln during an election night party Tuesday at the Happy Raven in Lincoln.
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Supporters of Republican gubernatorial candidate Charles Herbster wait for election results Tuesday at Lincoln Station.Â
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A truck supporting the Republican gubernatorial candidate Charles Herbster is seen outside his election night watch party Tuesday at Lincoln Station.Â
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Supporters of Republican gubernatorial candidate Charles Herbster wait for election results on Tuesday at Lincoln Station.Â
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Supporters of Republican gubernatorial candidate Charles Herbster wait for election results on Tuesday at Lincoln Station.Â
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Lt. Gov. Mike Foley waits for election results at the watch party of Republican gubernatorial candidate Charles Herbster on Tuesday at Lincoln Station.Â
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Mark McHargue of the Nebraska Farm Bureau speaks during an election night party for Jim Pillen at the Embassy Suites on Tuesday in Lincoln.Â
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Joe Kelly, Jim Pillen's pick for lieutenant governor, gives an update on the race during an election night party at the Embassy Suites on Tuesday in Lincoln.
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A crowd of supporters cheer as Republican Jim Pillen takes the lead in the gubernatorial race during an election night party at the Embassy Suites on Tuesday in Lincoln.Â
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Gov. Pete Ricketts talks about gubernatorial candidate Jim Pillen at an election night party on Tuesday at the Embassy Suites in Lincoln.Â
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Gov. Pete Ricketts talks about gubernatorial candidate Jim Pillen at an election night party on Tuesday at the Embassy Suites in Lincoln.Â
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Supporters of Republican gubernatorial candidate Charles Herbster wait for his speech Tuesday at Lincoln Station.
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Supporters of Republican gubernatorial candidate Charles Herbster wait for election results Tuesday at Lincoln Station.
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Jim Pillen speaks to supporters after winning the Republican gubernatorial nomination on Tuesday.
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University of Nebraska Regent Jim Pillen accepts the nomination for the Republican gubernatorial primary during an election night party at the Embassy Suites on Tuesday in Lincoln.
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Jim Pillen accepts the nomination after winning the Republican gubernatorial primary in May.
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University of Nebraska Regent Jim Pillen smiles to applause as he is named the winner of the Nebraska Republican gubernatorial primary during an election night party at the Embassy Suites on Tuesday in Lincoln.
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University of Nebraska Regent Jim Pillen (center) gives a thumbs-up to supporters after winning the Republican gubernatorial nomination.
Watch now: Republican nominee Jim Pillen addresses supporters
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Republican gubernatorial candidate Charles Herbster gives a concession speech on Tuesday at Lincoln Station.Â
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Republican gubernatorial candidate Charles Herbster greets a supporter after his concession speech on Tuesday at Lincoln Station.Â
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Republican gubernatorial candidate Charles Herbster gives a concession speech on Tuesday at Lincoln Station.Â
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Republican gubernatorial candidate Charles Herbster gives a concession speech, on Tuesday at Lincoln Station.Â
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LINCOLN, NEB. - 05/10/2022 - Republican gubernatorial candidate Charles Herbster gives a concession speech, Tuesday, May 10, 2022, at Lincoln Station. JUSTIN WAN, Journal Star
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Republican gubernatorial candidate Charles Herbster greets a supporter after his concession speech on Tuesday at Lincoln Station.Â
The two state senators already are scheduled to meet in a special election on June 28 to fill the final six months of former Republican Rep. Jeff Fortenberry's remaining term in office.
Jim Pillen, a Columbus pork producer and NU regent armed with strong support from Gov. Pete Ricketts and most of the state's Republican establishment, will face Democrat Carol Blood in the general election.
Gov. Pete Ricketts issues a call to defeat "a far left Democrat Party" in elections in June and November.
Political observers say there was more at play in Jim Pillen's victory in the GOP gubernatorial primary than former President Donald Trump’s endorsement of Charles Herbster.
Intriguing congressional battles join Nebraska's governor's race as headliners after Jim Pillen won the Republican gubernatorial nomination.
Republicans could gain a filibuster-proof majority in the Nebraska Legislature if the results of Tuesday's primary election are repeated in November.
Eleven counties mailed a ballot to every registered voter this year, up from just four counties that elected to use the method four years ago.
Don Bacon, the incumbent 2nd District congressman, and challenger Tony Vargas both are touting their ability to reach across the aisle to pass legislation.Â
The Nebraska Secretary of State's office has received at least five new complaints against a voter identification petition in the last week claiming that petition circulators are being misleading.
The legal battle between former GOP gubernatorial candidate Charles W. Herbster and Nebraska State Sen. Julie Slama is scheduled for a hearing on Tuesday in front of a District Court judge.
Mike Flood is sworn in as Nebraska's new 1st District congressman and Sen. Deb Fischer celebrates the arrival of her former state legislative colleague as he joins Nebraska's five-member congressional delegation.Â
Nebraska voters will determine in November whether future voters will need to present photo identification in order to cast a vote.Â
See vote totals on all statewide and contested races. Vote totals are unofficial final results.
