Early ballot applications for Nebraska’s 2026 Gubernatorial election to be mailed
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.
NE Governor proposes winner-take-all system for presidential elections
One of Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen's goals for this year is to revive legislation that could change Nebraska to a winner-take-all system when it comes to presidential elections.

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.

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.

Nebraska lawmakers define ‘will of the voters,’ weigh future of ballot measures

Nebraskans have participated as the state’s “second house” and voiced the “will of the voters” in 23 statewide ballot measures since 2004. More than 17.6 million votes were cast for or against those issues.

Voters choose to remove Wayne County, NE commissioner

Voters in Wayne County, Nebraska, have voted to remove one of its county commissioners. Unofficial results from the Wayne County Auditor says 62.2% of voters chose to remove Commissioner Dean Burbach.

Gov. Jim Pillen wants voters across Nebraska to decide the fate of the 'Blue Dot'

Gov. Jim Pillen said Thursday that he will again back an effort to unify Nebraska's electoral college votes in presidential elections. This time, he wants lawmakers to approve a ballot

Former Nebraska senator returns to fill District 41 seat

Gov. Jim Pillen announced Wednesday that former Nebraska Sen. Fred Meyer of St. Paul will fill the vacant District 41 seat until a special election this November.

Nebraska Secretary of State responds to DNC letter involving voter data

Nebraska Secretary of State Bob Enven responded to a letter on Friday from the Democratic National Committee, noting a lawsuit over voter information.