2026 Primary Election Voter's Guide
We reached out to candidates in contested primary election races and asked them to provide biographical information and answer questions relevant to the offices they seek.
(12) updates to this series since Updated
In the May 12 primary, incumbent U.S. Sen. Pete Ricketts will face off against Eric Mortimore, Todd Knobel, Mac Stevens and Debb Axtell Schult…
Republican Rep. Mike Flood of Norfolk will see no primary challengers this year.
This year's gubernatorial race features a pack of Republicans hoping to replace incumbent Republican Gov. Jim Pillen, who is running for a sec…
Current Secretary of State Republican Bob Evnen faces Scott Petersen of Omaha in the Republican primary. There are also two Democratic candida…
Six Southeast Nebraska districts will elect new senators and eliminate candidates in the primary.Â
District 5, which includes much of the south side of Lincoln, and rural areas of Southeast Nebraska, is up for grabs this year. Kirk Penner is…
Sarah Newell is challenging her boss, Lancaster County Public Defender Kristi Egger, in a Democratic primary on May 12.
The former chief deputy for the Lancaster County treasurer is running to replace the incumbent Lancaster County district court clerk. The winn…
Democrat Dan Nolte is seeking a second, four-year term. In the May 12 primary, he'll face fellow Democrat Doug Guess. The winner will meet Tim…
One of three seats on the Lancaster County Board up for election this year features a contested primary. District 3 Commissioner Matt Schulte …
This year's gubernatorial race features a pack of Republicans hoping to replace incumbent Republican Gov. Jim Pillen, who is running for a sec…
Three candidates are running to replace Lincoln Regent Tim Clare to represent most of Lincoln and northern Lancaster County: Brent Comstock, J…
More than 32,000 early ballots are on the way to Lancaster County voters for the May 12 primary. Here’s what to know about deadlines and drop-off options.
Sen. Beau Ballard will seek to allow residents who live just outside of Lincoln city limits to vote in municipal elections through an amendment to another bill.
