Election Schedule
- Senate Class 2 — Next election: 2026 UP IN 2026
- Governor — Next election: 2026 UP IN 2026
- 3 congressional districts — All up in every even-year election UP IN 2026
- Next presidential election: 2028 Not up until 2028
- Senate Class 1 — Next election: 2030 Not up until 2030
2026 Active Races
GovernorActiveNov 3, 2026
Governor
Safe R
Larry MarvinDvsLynne WalzDvsJim PillenR
Nebraska is a heavily Republican state where Democrats have not won a gubernatorial election since 1994. While incumbent Governor Pillen has secured President Trump's endorsement and a $10 million campaign war chest, the 2026 race could serve as a bellwether for Democratic enthusiasm in midterm elections and whether economic concerns about property taxes and budget deficits can overcome structural Republican advantages in the state.
Last updated: Apr 10, 2026
U.S. SenateActiveNov 3, 2026
U.S. Senate
Likely R★ Flip Potential
Dan OsbornI46.3%vsPete RickettsR47.3%
📊 Multiple February 2026 polls show Osborn and Ricketts tied around 47-48 percent each; April 2025 internal poll showed Ricketts leading 46%-45%.— Multiple polls, 2026-02-20
Control of Senate majority. A Ricketts win solidifies Republican hold; Osborn victory would flip seat to Independent and potentially swing narrow Republican advantage.
Last updated: Apr 6, 2026