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.

The Douglas County Election Commissioner is stepping down. Brian Kruse announced he will be stepping down effective Jan. 9, 2026. Sign up for our Newsletters He has served as election commissioner since 2016.

LINCOLN, Neb. (WOWT) - On Wednesday morning, Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers will hold a news conference. Hilgers is set to make an election-related announcement, according to a release. He will be speaking from the Nebraska State Capitol at 10 a.m. Wednesday.

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:

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

DUNBAR, Neb. (WOWT) - Two days after announcing she was running for Nebraska State Treasurer, Julie Slama announced she is suspending her campaign.

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.

Nebraska's attorney general is suing a Swiss billionaire and a group of progressive nonprofits, accusing them of funneling millions of foreign dollars into domestic elections.

You ask, why do I blame the Democrats? Because it’s their fault. It’s that simple," Nebraska Senator Pete Ricketts said. When pressed for answers on what negotiations are underway across the aisle, Ricketts reiterated Democrats just need to vote to reopen.

According to Lincoln Police, a driver was pronounced dead at the hospital, a passenger in another vehicle is in serious condition.

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.