Nebraska elections and officials
Statewide information for Nebraska. Search your address to add your House district and state legislators.
Nebraska closes registration 18 days before an election, which puts the next cutoff at October 16, 2026.
You have 77 days left to register. In-person registration stays open about a week longer.
Upcoming elections
2026 General Election (Midterms)
Tuesday, November 3, 2026
All 435 U.S. House seats, 33+ U.S. Senate seats, most governorships, and thousands of state legislative seats.
Dates are set by state law but can change. Always verify with your official state election office.
Election Calendars
Subscribe once and your calendar app fills in every Nebraska election date, plus a reminder a week before Election Day. It updates itself if a date moves.
U.S. senators
Every state elects two U.S. senators, who represent the whole state and serve six-year terms. These two are yours no matter where in Nebraska you live.
Pete Ricketts
- In office since 2023
- Won a special election in 2024
- Term ends Jan 2027
State government
Your state government decides most of what you actually live with day to day: schools, roads, policing, housing, and health care rules. Nebraska's Legislature is unicameral, meaning 49 members in a single chamber with no house of representatives.
Common questions
What is the voter registration deadline in Nebraska?
Nebraska closes registration 18 days before an election, which puts the next cutoff at October 16, 2026. You have 77 days left to register. In-person registration stays open about a week longer.
When is the next election in Nebraska?
The next election in Nebraska is the 2026 General Election (Midterms) on Tuesday, November 3, 2026.
Who are Nebraska's U.S. senators?
Nebraska is represented in the U.S. Senate by Pete Ricketts (Republican) and Deb Fischer (Republican).
Who is the governor of Nebraska?
Jim Pillen (Republican) is the governor of Nebraska.
Registration deadlines and primary dates are set by state law and can change. Always confirm with your official Nebraska election office before you rely on a date. Spot an error? Let us know and we will fix it.