Nebraska legislative races to watch for 2026 primary as fundraising exceeds $4.1 million

By: Zach Wendling

Outlets: Nebraska Examiner

Published: May 11, 2026

Words: 2,288

Last Updated: 1 month, 2 weeks ago

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OMAHA — The 2026 elections for 25 Nebraska legislative seats could end up among the most expensive legislative races in state history, with Omaha-area races appearing likely to decide the partisan split in the officially nonpartisan Nebraska Unicameral.

Between Jan. 1, 2025, and April 27, across 61 legislative candidates, campaigns had already directly raised more than $4.1 million and spent $2.25 million. There is one more reporting period for the primary season: April 28 …

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