2026 Nebraska Legislature election
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The 2026 Nebraska Legislature election will be held on November 3, 2026, alongside the other 2026 United States elections.[2] Voters will elect members of the Nebraska Legislature in half of the U.S. state of Nebraska's 49 legislative districts to serve a two-year term.[3]
Retirements
Republican
- District 2: Robert Clements is term-limited.
- District 14: John Arch is term-limited.
- District 16: Ben Hansen is term-limited.
- District 22: Mike Moser is term-limited.
- District 30: Myron Dorn is term-limited.
- District 32: Tom Brandt is term-limited.
- District 38: Dave Murman is term-limited.
Democratic
- District 6: Machaela Cavanaugh is term-limited.
- District 10: Wendy DeBoer is term-limited.
- District 28: Jane Raybould is retiring.[4]
Independent
- District 8: Megan Hunt is term-limited.
Summary of results by district
| District | Incumbent | Party | Elected Senator | Outcome | ||
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| 2nd | Robert Clements | Rep | TBD | |||
| 4th | Brad von Gillern | Rep | TBD | |||
| 6th | Machaela Cavanaugh | Dem | TBD | |||
| 8th | Megan Hunt | Ind | TBD | |||
| 10th | Wendy DeBoer | Dem | TBD | |||
| 12th | Merv Riepe | Rep | TBD | |||
| 14th | John Arch | Rep | TBD | |||
| 16th | Ben Hansen | Rep | TBD | |||
| 18th | Christy Armendariz | Rep | TBD | |||
| 20th | John Fredrickson | Dem | TBD | |||
| 22nd | Mike Moser | Rep | TBD | |||
| 24th | Jana Hughes | Rep | TBD | |||
| 26th | George Dungan | Dem | TBD | |||
| 28th | Jane Raybould | Dem | TBD | |||
| 30th | Myron Dorn | Rep | TBD | |||
| 32nd | Tom Brandt | Rep | TBD | |||
| 34th | Loren Lippincott | Rep | TBD | |||
| 36th | Rick Holdcroft | Rep | TBD | |||
| 38th | Dave Murman | Rep | TBD | |||
| 40th | Barry DeKay | Rep | TBD | |||
| 42nd | Mike Jacobson | Rep | TBD | |||
| 44th | Teresa Ibach | Rep | TBD | |||
| 46th | Danielle Conrad | Dem | TBD | |||
| 48th | Brian Hardin | Rep | TBD | |||
List of districts
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District 2 • District 4 • District 6 • District 8 • District 10 • District 12 • District 14 • District 16 • District 18 • District 20 • District 22 • District 24 • District 26 • District 28 • District 30 • District 31 (Special) • District 32 • District 34 • District 36 • District 38 • District 40 • District 42 • District 44 • District 46 • District 48 |
District 2
The 2nd district is represented by Republican Robert Clements, who is term-limited and cannot seek re-election.
District 4
The 4th district is represented by Republican Brad von Gillern, who is eligible to run for re-election but has not yet stated if he will do so.
District 6
The 6th district is represented by Democrat Machaela Cavanaugh, who is term-limited and cannot seek re-election.
District 8
The 8th district is represented by Independent Megan Hunt, who is term-limited and cannot seek re-election.
District 10
The 10th district is represented by Democrat Wendy DeBoer, who is term-limited and cannot seek re-election.
District 12
The 12th district is represented by Republican Merv Riepe, who is eligible to run for re-election but has not yet stated if he will do so.
District 14
The 14th district is represented by Republican John Arch, who is term-limited and cannot seek re-election.
District 16
The 16th district is represented by Republican Ben Hansen, who is term-limited and cannot seek re-election.
District 18
The 18th district is represented by Republican Christy Armendariz, who is eligible to run for re-election but has not yet stated if she will do so.
District 20
The 20th district is represented by Democrat John Fredrickson, who is eligible to run for re-election but has not yet stated if he will do so.
District 22
The 22nd district is represented by Republican Mike Moser, who is term-limited and cannot seek re-election.
District 24
The 24th district is represented by Republican Jana Hughes, who is eligible to run for re-election but has not yet stated if she will do so.
District 26
The 26th district is represented by Democrat George Dungan III, who is eligible to run for re-election but has not yet stated if he will do so.
District 28
The 28th district is represented by Democrat Jane Raybould, who announced in June 2025 that she would not seek re-election in 2026.[4] Former state senator Patty Pansing Brooks is running to succeed her.[5]
District 30
The 30th district is represented by Republican Myron Dorn, who is term-limited and cannot seek re-election.
District 32
The 32nd district is represented by Republican Tom Brandt, who is term-limited and cannot seek re-election.
District 34
The 34th district is represented by Republican Loren Lippincott, who is eligible to run for re-election but has not yet stated if he will do so.
District 36
The 36th district is represented by Republican Rick Holdcroft, who is eligible to run for re-election but has not yet stated if he will do so.
District 38
The 38th district is represented by Republican Dave Murman, who is term-limited and cannot seek re-election.
District 40
The 40th district is represented by Republican Barry DeKay, who is eligible to run for re-election but has not yet stated if he will do so.
District 42
The 42nd district is represented by Republican Mike Jacobson, who is eligible to run for re-election but has not yet stated if he will do so.
District 44
The 44th district is represented by Republican Teresa Ibach, who is eligible to run for re-election but has not yet stated if she will do so.
District 46
The 46th district is represented by Democrat Danielle Conrad, who is eligible to run for re-election but has not yet stated if she will do so.
District 48
The 48th district is represented by Republican Brian Hardin, who is running for re-election.[6]
Notes
- ^ In Nebraska, a two-thirds vote of all members is required to overcome a filibuster. Thus, 33 votes are required to hold a filibuster-proof majority.[1]
- ^ a b Megan Hunt of Omaha was elected as a Democrat but switched party affiliation to Independent in May 2023.
References
- ^ Metzler, Brandon (January 19, 2023), "Rule 7, Section 10", Rules of the Nebraska Unicameral Legislature (PDF), p. 53,
A two-thirds majority of the elected members shall be required for the cloture motion to be successful.
- ^ Booker, Brakkton (2025-07-29). "The 2026 midterms are officially underway". POLITICO. Retrieved 2025-08-07.
- ^ "Nebraska State Senate elections, 2026". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2025-08-10.
- ^ a b Bane, Katie (June 12, 2025). "Sen. Jane Raybould to not seek reelection to Nebraska Legislature". KETV. Retrieved August 11, 2025.
- ^ Wegley, Andrew (June 13, 2025). "Former Lincoln Sen. Patty Pansing Brooks will seek return to Legislature in 2026". Lincoln Journal Star. Retrieved August 11, 2025.
- ^ "Brian Hardin announces reelection campaign for Nebraska Legislature". Star-Herald. August 11, 2025. Retrieved August 11, 2025.