Nebraska holds elections for Congress and state offices

Summarised from 2 outlets · 13 reports · Updated 4 Nov, 12:22 · Archive

Nebraskans voted on congressional races, state offices and ballot measures on Tuesday, with some races still uncalled Wednesday morning.

Nebraska held elections on Tuesday for congressional seats, state offices and ballot measures. The results in several races remained uncounted or uncertified as of Wednesday morning.

Mike Foley was re-elected state auditor. Voters also selected candidates for attorney general, treasurer and secretary of state. A series of ballot measures asked voters whether to extend term limits for state senators, legalise sports betting in Nebraska and specify gender qualifications for athletes.

The race for Nebraska's 1st Congressional District remained too close to call. Republican incumbent Mike Flood led Democratic challenger Chris Backemeyer by approximately 3,100 votes as of 1:30 a.m. Wednesday. Flood was among few Republicans to hold in-person town halls with constituents this year as Trump administration policies created additional pressure during the midterm election cycle.

Other races included Nebraska's 2nd District, where Democrat Denise Powell and Republican Brinker Harding competed to fill the seat vacated by retiring Congressman Don Bacon. Across the border in Iowa, voters selected a new governor as incumbent Kim Reynolds did not seek a third term, with Democrat Rob Sand challenging Republican Zach Lahn. All election totals remain unofficial pending certification by state officials.

How it is being reported

• Election Night 2026: Nebraska Dist. 1 race too close to callNebraskans in the state’s 1st Congressional District will have to wait on those results as they remained too close to call Tuesday night.WOWT · 4 Nov, 11:40
• Election Night 2026: Nebraska Dist. 1 race too close to callNebraskans in the state’s 1st Congressional District will have to wait on those results as they remained too close to call Tuesday night.1011Now · 4 Nov, 11:40
• Election Night 2026: Iowa Governor race updatesIowa voters are selecting the state's next governor on Tuesday.WOWT · 3 Nov, 22:49
• Election Night 2026: Nebraska Attorney General, Secretary of State race updatesSeveral of Nebraska’s top offices are also on the midterm ballot, as are some ballot initiatives that could change the landscape of state politics - and the budget.1011Now · 3 Nov, 22:38
• Election Night 2026: Nebraska Attorney General, Secretary of State race updatesSeveral of Nebraska’s top offices are also on the midterm ballot, as are some ballot initiatives that could change the landscape of state politics - and the budget.WOWT · 3 Nov, 22:38
• Election Night 2026: Nebraska Dist. 2 race updatesNebraska’s 2nd District is no stranger to the national spotlight.1011Now · 3 Nov, 22:29
• Election Night 2026: Nebraska Dist. 2 race updatesNebraska’s 2nd District is no stranger to the national spotlight.WOWT · 3 Nov, 22:29
• Election Night 2026: Nebraska governor’s race updatesNebraskans are casting their votes Tuesday in a hard-fought race for governor.1011Now · 3 Nov, 22:04
• Election Night 2026: Nebraska governor’s race updatesNebraskans are casting their votes Tuesday in a hard-fought race for governor.WOWT · 3 Nov, 22:04
• Election Day 2026: Douglas County early votes counted ahead of Election DayEarly votes in Douglas County have already been counted as voters head to the polls today.WOWT · 3 Nov, 21:42
• Election Day 2026: Voters in Nebraska & Iowa head to the pollsAt long last, it’s Election Day in America — and time for Nebraska and Iowa voters casting their ballots in person to head to the polls.WOWT · 3 Nov, 12:22
• Nebraska General Election Guide: Ballot breakdown and final reminders for Nov. 3Nebraska’s general election on Tuesday, Nov. 3, will decide a wide field of candidates that will begin their terms in office in 2027, along with a number of other state and city ballot initiatives.WOWT · 3 Nov, 10:11
• Lancaster County election commissioner predicts 52% turnout for general electionThe Lancaster County Election Commissioner’s Office has a few reminders ahead of the Nebraska General Election on Tuesday, Nov. 3.1011Now · 2 Nov, 19:32

In this story: Nebraska · Mike Flood · Chris Backemeyer · Mike Foley · Denise Powell · Brinker Harding · Don Bacon · Iowa

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