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.

Former President Joe Biden spoke to Nebraska Democrats on Friday evening. His appearance at the annual Ben Nelson Gala comes just days after nationwide elections. And, it was one of a handful of times we've heard from the former president since he left office and was undergoing radiation therapy for prostate cancer.

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

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:

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.

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.

A former Nebraska state senator is running for state treasurer. Julie Slama, who represented District 1 for six years, announced her campaign Monday. During her time as a state senator, Slama served as the Chair of the Legislature's Banking, Commerce, and Insurance Committee.