2026 Nebraska Secretary of State election

2026 Nebraska Secretary of State election

November 3, 2026
 
Party Republican Democratic

Incumbent Secretary of state

Bob Evnen
Republican



The 2026 Nebraska Secretary of State election will be held on November 3, 2026, to elect the Secretary of State of Nebraska. Primary elections will be held on May 12. Incumbent Republican secretary of state Bob Evnen is running for re-election.

Republican primary

Candidates

Declared

  • Bob Evnen, incumbent secretary of state[1]
  • Scott Petersen, businessman and member of the state party's executive committee[2]

Results

Republican primary
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Bob Evnen (incumbent)
Republican Scott Petersen
Total votes 100.00

Democratic primary

Candidates

Declared

Results

Democratic primary
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Lee Cimfel
Democratic Sarah Slattery
Total votes 100.00

References

  1. ^ Salinas II, Juan (June 6, 2025). "Nebraska Secretary of State Bob Evnen announces reelection bid". Nebraska Examiner. Retrieved March 7, 2026.
  2. ^ Salinas II, Juan (March 2, 2026). "Scott Petersen challenges Nebraska Secretary of State Bob Evnen from right". Nebraska Examiner. Retrieved March 7, 2026.
  3. ^ "Nebraska Farm Bureau backs Bob Evnen's bid for third term as secretary of state". WOWT. March 6, 2026. Retrieved March 7, 2026.
  4. ^ "Plattsmouth Woman Files for Nebraska Secretary of State". Nebraska Rural Radio. January 30, 2026. Retrieved March 7, 2026.

Official campaign websites