Nebraska poised for new approach to elections as Petersen wins secretary of state race

By: Cindy Gonzalez

Outlets: Nebraska Examiner

Published: November 4, 2026

Words: 490

Last Updated: 5 days, 6 hours ago

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LINCOLN — Omaha businessman Scott Petersen won the Nebraska secretary of state race, cinching a new direction for state elections.

Petersen, a Republican, garnered 54% of the vote compared to Democrat and small business owner Sarah Slattery’s 40%. The Associated Press called the race Wednesday morning.

Petersen will succeed Republican Bob Evnen, who was seeking his third four-year term as the state’s top elections official before Petersen comfortably beat him in …

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