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2026 Voter's Guide: Nebraska Secretary of State

From the 2026 Primary Election Voter's Guide series

Lincoln Journal Star
Apr 6, 2026
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Current Secretary of State Republican Bob Evnen faces Scott Petersen of Omaha in the Republican primary. There are also two Democratic candidates: Lee Cimfel of Lincoln and Sarah Slattery of Plattsmouth.

Secretary of State

The secretary of state serves a four-year term and will be paid $85,000 a year.

The secretary of state serves as the state's chief election officer, working with election officials in the state's 93 counties to oversee law, elections, tabulation equipment and the state voter registration system.

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Republican: Bob Evnen

Age: 73

Hometown: Lincoln

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Secretary of State: Scott Petersen

Age: 66

Hometown: Omaha

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