2026 Nebraska Secretary of State election
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November 3, 2026
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The 2026 Nebraska Secretary of State election will be held on November 3, 2026, to elect the Secretary of State of Nebraska. Primary elections were held on May 12. Incumbent Republican secretary of state Bob Evnen ran for re-election to a third term but was defeated in the Republican primary by Scott Petersen.
Republican primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Scott Petersen, businessman and member of the state party's executive committee[1]
Eliminated in primary
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Scott Petersen | 97,430 | 54.64 | |
| Republican | Bob Evnen (incumbent) | 80,850 | 45.36 | |
| Total votes | 178,280 | 100.00 | ||
Petersen
- 50–60%
- 60–70%
- 70–80%
Evnen
- 50–60%
Petersen
- 50–60%
Democratic primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Sarah Slattery, small business owner, professional chef, and candidate for state legislature in 2022[3]
Eliminated in primary
- Lee Cimfel, retired accountant[4]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Sarah Slattery | 109,344 | 91.16 | |
| Democratic | Lee Cimfel | 10,608 | 8.84 | |
| Total votes | 119,952 | 100.00 | ||
General election
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Scott Petersen | |||
| Democratic | Sarah Slattery | |||
| Total votes | ||||
References
- ↑ Salinas II, Juan (March 2, 2026). "Scott Petersen challenges Nebraska Secretary of State Bob Evnen from right". Nebraska Examiner. Retrieved March 7, 2026.
- ↑ Salinas II, Juan (June 6, 2025). "Nebraska Secretary of State Bob Evnen announces reelection bid". Nebraska Examiner. Retrieved March 7, 2026.
- ↑ "Plattsmouth Woman Files for Nebraska Secretary of State". Nebraska Rural Radio. January 30, 2026. Retrieved March 7, 2026.
- ↑ "Nebraska Farm Bureau backs Bob Evnen's bid for third term as secretary of state". WOWT. March 6, 2026. Retrieved March 7, 2026.
External links
Official campaign websites