This list is not an endorsement and is not yet complete. Candidates are listed alphabetically by last name, not in ballot order; write-in candidates are listed last. Party labels are shown as the source reported them. As of October 26, 2026, it covers the U.S. Senate race and 3 of Nebraska’s 3 U.S. House districts.
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U.S. Senate
| Candidate | Party (as reported) | How it was checked |
|---|---|---|
| Chuck Conboy | America First | Official candidate list Source: Nebraska Secretary of State Final Statewide General Candidate Filing List (Sep 11 2026) (2026-09-11) |
| Mike Marvin | Legal Marijuana NOW | Official candidate list Source: Nebraska Secretary of State Final Statewide General Candidate Filing List (Sep 11 2026) (2026-09-11) |
| Dan Osborn | By Petition | Official candidate list Source: Nebraska Secretary of State Final Statewide General Candidate Filing List (Sep 11 2026) (2026-09-11) |
| Robin Richards | Nebraska Working People | Official candidate list Source: Nebraska Secretary of State Final Statewide General Candidate Filing List (Sep 11 2026) (2026-09-11) |
| Pete Ricketts | Republican | Official candidate list Source: Nebraska Secretary of State Final Statewide General Candidate Filing List (Sep 11 2026) (2026-09-11) |
U.S. House, District 1
| Candidate | Party (as reported) | How it was checked |
|---|---|---|
| Chris Backemeyer | Democratic | Official candidate list Source: Nebraska Secretary of State Final Statewide General Candidate Filing List (Sep 11 2026) (2026-09-11) |
| Mike Flood | Republican | Official candidate list Source: Nebraska Secretary of State Final Statewide General Candidate Filing List (Sep 11 2026) (2026-09-11) |
| Dan Hartong | America First | Official candidate list Source: Nebraska Secretary of State Final Statewide General Candidate Filing List (Sep 11 2026) (2026-09-11) |
| Nik Sandman | Libertarian | Official candidate list Source: Nebraska Secretary of State Final Statewide General Candidate Filing List (Sep 11 2026) (2026-09-11) |
U.S. House, District 2
| Candidate | Party (as reported) | How it was checked |
|---|---|---|
| Eric Michael Foreman | Libertarian | Official candidate list Source: Nebraska Secretary of State Final Statewide General Candidate Filing List (Sep 11 2026) (2026-09-11) |
| Brinker Harding | Republican | Official candidate list Source: Nebraska Secretary of State Final Statewide General Candidate Filing List (Sep 11 2026) (2026-09-11) |
| Denise Powell | Democratic | Official candidate list Source: Nebraska Secretary of State Final Statewide General Candidate Filing List (Sep 11 2026) (2026-09-11) |
U.S. House, District 3
| Candidate | Party (as reported) | How it was checked |
|---|---|---|
| Macey Budke | Nebraska Working People | Official candidate list Source: Nebraska Secretary of State Final Statewide General Candidate Filing List (Sep 11 2026) (2026-09-11) |
| Mark Cohen | By Petition | Official candidate list Source: Nebraska Secretary of State Final Statewide General Candidate Filing List (Sep 11 2026) (2026-09-11) |
| David J. Else | Legal Marijuana NOW | Official candidate list Source: Nebraska Secretary of State Final Statewide General Candidate Filing List (Sep 11 2026) (2026-09-11) |
| Adrian Smith | Republican | Official candidate list Source: Nebraska Secretary of State Final Statewide General Candidate Filing List (Sep 11 2026) (2026-09-11) |
| Becky Kelly Stille | Democratic | Official candidate list Source: Nebraska Secretary of State Final Statewide General Candidate Filing List (Sep 11 2026) (2026-09-11) |
Source Notes for Nebraska
These notes from our research explain what each source above does and does not confirm. They use some election-office shorthand: “SOS” means the Secretary of State, “secondary” means a non-government source, and “pending” means not yet checked.
- Candidate on official final statewide general filing list; final precinct/county ballot not independently checked.
- Official state list uses 'By Petition', not a political party; ballot and candidate affiliation should be verified independently.
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