Nebraska Governor Backs Ballot Measure Changing How State Elects Presidents

Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen, a Republican, during his State of the State address this week, backed a plan to change how the state elects presidents. Newsweek reached out to Pillen’s office and the Nebraska Democratic Party for comment via email.

What does it take to win Nebraska's 2nd Congressional District?

With less than five months until the primary election for Nebraska's Second Congressional District, candidates in the highly competitive race are working to win voters.Based on the candidates that have disclosed campaign funds to the Federal Election Commission,

Expanded Nebraska election audit finds minimal errors in state's voting system

Nebraska’s chief election officer said the “very, very small” error rate detected in the audit — equal to 0.023% — was a credit to county election officials.

Nebraska’s incumbent secretary of state files for re-election

Nebraska’s incumbent secretary of state, Bob Evnen, filed for re-election on Monday, becoming the first candidate to file for statewide office in Nebraska’s 2026 election cycle.

Most 17-year-olds in Nebraska encouraged to register to vote

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Most 17-year-olds in Nebraska are now able to register to vote with the start of the new year. Douglas County Election Commissioner Danielle Jensen encourages 17-year-olds who will turn 18 by Nov. 3 to register to vote for this year’s upcoming elections.
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NE to host election for removal of County Commissioner from office

Residents are being asked to vote on whether or not Dean Burbach should be removed from office. Burbach is currently the County Commissioner for District 2. The election will take place on January 13 via mail. Sports: Musketeers forward Kason Muscutt departs Sioux City for top-ranked Michigan Wolverines

Special election filing deadlines for Legislature, NU Board of Regents races match others

Those wishing to fill the remainder of terms for recently vacated seats in the Nebraska Legislature and on the University of Nebraska Board of Regents must file by the regular 2026 filing deadlines. The deadlines are Feb.

Douglas County election commissioner reminds young Nebraskans they can register to vote at 17 years old

Any 17-year-old Nebraskan who is a U.S. citizen can register to vote as long as their birthday is on or before Nov. 3.

Early ballot applications for Nebraska’s 2026 Gubernatorial election to be mailed

“Voters on the Early Voting Request List should expect to receive their cards by mid-February,” explained Danielle Jensen, Douglas County Election Commissioner. “This card assists our office in processing applications for by-mail ballots more efficiently, and we appreciate voters’ use of the card when possible.”