Nebraska: what's on the November 3, 2026 ballot
Every candidate below is listed alphabetically, with party shown as text only. Open a name for their stated positions, background and recent news, each with sources.
Open Nebraska on the mapKey dates
- In-person early voting: October 5, 2026 to November 2, 2026. Vote early in person at your county clerk or election commission office.
- Voter registration deadline: October 16, 2026. Last day to register online, by mail, at a state agency, or through a deputy registrar or personal agent. Today, October 23, is the last day to register in person at your county election office, until 6 p.m. local time.
- Last day to request an early (mail) ballot: October 23, 2026. Your county election office must receive your early ballot application by 6 p.m. local time today. Completed ballots are due back to the county election office by the time polls close on Election Day.
- Election Day: November 3, 2026. Polls are open 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Central Time (7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Mountain Time). You need a photo ID to vote.
Official election information: Nebraska Secretary of State – Elections
Who's running
Only the U.S. Senate and governor races are loaded so far. Other statewide offices, ballot measures, U.S. House and local races aren't loaded yet. Check your sample ballot for the full list.
United States Senator
This seat has a six-year term. Incumbent Pete Ricketts, appointed in 2023 and elected in the 2024 special election, is running for a full term.
Mike Marvin is on the certified list but has been reported as no longer running. Check your sample ballot.
- Chuck Conboy America First · Challenger
Chuck Conboy, 73, of Papillion, is the America First Party of Nebraska's nominee for U.S. Senate. He is running for office for the first time. The party was formed by petition in… - Mike Marvin Legal Marijuana NOW · Challenger
- Dan Osborn By Petition · Challenger
Dan Osborn is a registered nonpartisan Navy veteran and former Omaha union leader. He ran for U.S. Senate in 2024 and lost to Republican Sen. Deb Fischer by about six percentage… - Robin Richards Nebraska Working People · Challenger
Robin Richards, 45, of Ralston is the Nebraska Working People Party nominee for U.S. Senate. She led the creation of the party, served as its first chair, and the Nebraska… - Pete Ricketts Republican · Incumbent
Pete Ricketts is a Republican who has served as U.S. Senator from Nebraska since January 2023, when he was appointed to the seat; before that he was Nebraska's governor from 2015…
Governor and Lt. Governor
This office has a four-year term, and each governor candidate runs on a joint ticket with a lieutenant governor. Incumbent Jim Pillen is running for re-election. The running mates are Joe Kelly (Pillen, Republican), Ben Steffen (Walz, Democratic), Keenya Barnes (Beard, Legal Marijuana NOW) and Michael Picard (Lindstrom, America First).
- Rick Beard Legal Marijuana NOW · Challenger
- Brett Lindstrom America First · Challenger
- Jim Pillen Republican · Incumbent
- Lynne Walz Democratic · Challenger
Lynne Walz of Fremont is a Realtor, small business owner, former teacher and former state senator for Nebraska Legislative District 15 (2017–2025). She formed an exploratory…
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