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Nebraska Primary Election
Tuesday, May 12, 2026 · Election has passed
U.S. House, U.S. Senate, Governor, statewide offices
What’s being decided
A primary election determines which candidates advance to the November general election. Voters in each party select their nominee, and the winners face each other in the fall.
Nebraska holds an closed primary — only voters registered with a party may vote in that party's primary.
Candidates
Candidate profiles are added as races take shape. View all known candidates →
Voter information
Registration deadline
October 19, 2026 (15 days before the November 3 general)