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.

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.

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.

It was a joyful return to the political stage for the former president, whose party's effort to remain in the White House was rejected just over a year ago. Biden called for a political comeback, though not for himself, but to an audience hungry for a fight.

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:

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.

The Cornhusker State prohibited foreign contributions in its elections in 2022. Attorney General Mike Hilgers is seeking a declaratory judgement and injunction to stop the donations.

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.

The state Attorney General is suing a Swiss national, alleging he has been funding six Nebraska ballot initiatives — and circumventing state law to do so.