The Nebraska Secretary of State’s Office has published the calendar for the 2026 election that includes key dates to know for voters and also for candidates running next year. Secretary of State Bob Evnen’s office released the calendar Monday after Attorney General Mike Hilgers reviewed and approved that it followed state law.

LINCOLN, Neb. (WOWT) - The Office of Nebraska’s Secretary of State is sharing the state’s 2026 election calendar. The 2026 election calendar can be found on the Secretary of State’s website. “Being able to vote or run for an office is of critical importance to Nebraska citizens,” said Secretary Bob Evnen.

Former Nebraska Sen. Julie Slama said she will seek to become the state treasurer in next year’s election cycle, announcing her candidacy on the same day the current treasurer announced

Brian Kruse announced his resignation Wednesday as Douglas County election commissioner after 10 years in the role. Kruse will remain in the post through the end of 2025. His last day is Jan. 9, according to a press release.

LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) — President Donald Trump endorsed two Nebraska congressmen for re-election. In a Truth Social Post on Monday, Trump announced his endorsement of Congressman Mike Flood:

LINCOLN, Neb. (WOWT) - On Wednesday morning, Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers will hold a news conference. “Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers sued Swiss national Hansjörg Wyss and six Wyss-backed entities for illegally contributing foreign funds to six Nebraska ballot question committees,” a release states.

Democrat Chris Backemeyer announced Thursday he’s running for Nebraska’s 1st Congressional District seat. In a release, Backemeyer says he’s challenging Flood to take on rising costs, confront our national debt, and bring Nebraska values of hard work and community back to Washington.

Sen. Pete Ricketts' campaign is targeting Independent candidate Dan Osborn with billboards, linking him to socialist Zohran Mamdani, as Democrats gather for a gala in Omaha, Nebraska.

The Cornhusker State prohibited foreign contributions in its elections in 2022. Attorney General Mike Hilgers is seeking a declaratory judgement and injunction to stop the donations.

A former Nebraska state senator is running for state treasurer. Julie Slama, who represented District 1 for six years, announced her campaign Monday. During her time as a state senator, Slama served as the Chair of the Legislature's Banking, Commerce, and Insurance Committee.