All our coverage from Tuesday's election — and what's still happening
Check out coverage across Nebraska races in the 2026 midterm election.
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Long lines and strong early voting numbers point to a busy Election Day in the Omaha metro. Officials say problems have been minor.
Omahans are heading to the polls Tuesday to back the candidates and issues that matter most to them this midterm election. Here's what they have to say.
Check out photos of Omaha-area voters hitting the polls and more on Election Day.
Check out photos from the watch parties and more on Election Day in Nebraska.
Nebraska's CD3, one of the nation's most conservative congressional districts, easily reelected Gering Republican U.S. Rep. Adrian Smith to serve an 11th term.
Nebraska is sending a Democrat to Congress for the first time in a decade. Denise Powell defeated Republican Brinker Harding in the Omaha-area 2nd District.
Omaha city prosecutor Makayla Danner unseated longtime prosecutor Don Kleine as Douglas County Attorney on Tuesday.
Former State Sen. Lynne Walz of Fremont conceded the race to Pillen Wednesday morning.
Scott Petersen defeated Sec. of State Bob Evnen in the Republican primary.
Mark Martinez defeated incumbent Sheriff Aaron Hanson in the Douglas County sheriff’s race after campaigning on changes to the office’s operations.
Former Fremont Mayor Joey Spellerberg has now been elected Nebraska's state treasurer, closing his stint as Gov. Jim Pillen's appointee.
Omaha voters gave a resounding yes to a new police and fire headquarters Tuesday, approving a $155 million bond with about 70% support when 10:45 p.m. tallies were posted.
After 18 years on the Papillion City Council, Bob Stubbe is moving into the mayor's office. He defeated Joe Hunter in Tuesday's election.
Nebraska already restricts transgender athletes' participation in school sports. Now voters approved an amendment putting similar restrictions into the state constitution.
Justin Solomon, a former University of Nebraska student regent, defeated philanthropist and former Nebraska first lady Susanne Shore in a special election Tuesday to represent District 4 on the board.
Nebraska Republican Sen. Pete Ricketts prevailed over independent Dan Osborn, securing his first full six-year term in the U.S. Senate.
Mike Flood secured another term in Congress after a competitive race against Chris Backemeyer, who conceded Wednesday morning.
As of late Tuesday, 55% of voters opposed a constitutional amendment to legalize mobile sports wagers and 54% were against a measure to regulate the tax revenue generated from the bets.
Republican Mike Hilgers claimed victory Tuesday in his bid for a second term as Nebraska attorney general, leading Democratic challenger Jocelyn Brasher 54% to 46%.
Voters struck down an amendment expanding legislative term limits in the Nebraska Legislature, keeping state senators capped at two consecutive four-year terms.
Democrat Josh Turek will head to Washington after defeating Ashley Hinson in a race for the Senate seat being vacated by Joni Ernst.
Mike Foley has made a name for himself by calling out government spending. Nebraska voters appeared ready to give him another term as state auditor.
Marisa Leon, a Lincoln DJ who performs as Gidget, set up her turntables just off South 33rd Street as voters trickled in and out of the nearby Redeemer Lutheran Church.
Check out results from some of Nebraska’s biggest races, including contests for governor, U.S. Senate, U.S. House and the state Legislature, as well as votes on ballot initiatives.
