Nebraska voters will decide the governor’s race, six other statewide offices, 24 Unicameral seats and four ballot measures on Nov. 3, with results to be posted on election night as votes are counted, the state’s election schedule shows.
key races and candidates
Incumbent Gov. Jim Pillen is on the ballot against state Rep. Lynne Walz and third-party candidates Brett Lindstrom and Rick Beard, according to the statewide ballot summary. Other statewide contests feature both incumbents and open seats:
- Lieutenant governor: Ben Steffen and Joe Kelly are listed as major-party nominees, joined by Michael Picard and Keenya Barnes on third-party lines; Kelly is the incumbent.
- Attorney general: Mike Hilgers, the incumbent, faces Jocelyn Brasher.
- Secretary of state: Sarah Slattery and Scott Petersen are on the ballot, with Bob Krist and Paul Rumbaugh also listed; the office is an open seat.
- Treasurer: Joey Spellerberg, the incumbent, faces Dan Ebers.
- State auditor: Mike Foley, the incumbent, is listed with John Knight as an opponent.
- Public Service Commissioner, District 2: Wendy DeBoer and Dennis McCann are the listed candidates for an open seat.
the Unicameral contests and balance
The statewide summary notes 24 of the Legislature’s 49 seats are on the ballot this year. The current chamber composition is listed as 33 senators of one party, 15 of another and one other or vacant seat; 25 seats are required for a majority. The page lists candidates in many legislative districts that will decide control of those seats.
election night timing
According to the election timetable referenced on the ballot summary, the last polls in Nebraska close at 9 p.m. ET on Nov. 3; results will appear on the state's election night pages as canvassing and counting proceed.
The statewide summary also indicates four ballot measures will appear on the Nov. 3 ballot alongside the races for governor and the Unicameral contests.
Campaign ratings aggregated by forecasting outlets are noted on the ballot summary for some contests. The governor’s race entry lists a MultiState consensus rating of “Likely” for the incumbent; other statewide races are annotated with ratings such as “Solid” or “Likely” where forecasting outlets have assigned them.
Voters and observers will watch both the statewide executive contests and the Unicameral races on Nov. 3 for shifts in statewide leadership and legislative composition.
