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Elections

Young men who helped elect Trump are ‘blackpilling’ out of politics

Frustrated with diminishing opportunity and changing mores, they are abandoning the Republican coalition — or politics completely.

The Journal Star's 2026 General Election Voter's Guide

We reached out to candidates in contested general elections and asked them to provide biographical information and answer questions relevant to the offices they seek.

Ricketts defends pardon of man convicted of sexually assaulting estranged wife

U.S. Sen. Pete Ricketts defended his 2022 vote to pardon a man convicted of first-degree sexual assault after a new ad featuring the victim criticized his decision.

America First Party releases ad criticizing $2.5M no-bid contract awarded by Pillen

Ahead of the Nov. 3 election, the America First Party of Nebraska released an ad Thursday criticizing a $2.5 million no-bid contract Republican Gov. Jim Pillen awarded in 2024.

Meet the candidates: Nolte faces challenger Johns in Lancaster County assessor race

The next Lancaster County Assessor/Register of Deeds will be Democrat Dan Nolte or Republican Tim Johns.

5 charter amendments, 1 Lincoln ballot: What voters need to know

Five charter amendments could change how Lincoln conducts elections. Here's what voters should know before heading to the polls Nov. 3.

Data center anxiety plays out in Senate campaign debates

Democrats sought to tie data centers to rising energy costs and the larger issue of affordability; polling data appears to support that choice.

Local elections

Lancaster County extends early voting hours ahead of Nov. 3 election

Planning to vote early? Lancaster County has extended Election Commission office hours ahead of the Nov. 3 general election. Here's when you can cast your ballot.

Lancaster County assessor candidate Tim Johns pitches new leadership

Tim Johns has spent 16 years in the Lancaster County assessor's office. Now he wants to lead it, with a focus on technology, accuracy and public trust.

Lancaster County Assessor Nolte touts experience, taxpayer outreach in reelection bid

Dan Nolte has spent decades in Lancaster County government. Now he's seeking another term as assessor.

Friday at 6 p.m. is deadline for registering to vote in Nov. 3 general election

Eligible voters must now register in person at the office of Lancaster County Election Commissioner Todd Wiltgen, 601 N. 46th St.

Republican Landon Parks says court experience sets him apart in clerk race

Landon Parks has spent nearly two decades working in the justice system. Now he wants to lead the Lancaster County court clerk's office.

Democrat Kristen Anderson touts treasurer's office experience in clerk race

Kristen Anderson said she would bring six years of experience as the county's chief deputy treasurer to the Lancaster County court clerk's office.

Ben Houchin says experience has prepared him to lead Lancaster County sheriff's office

Ben Houchin has spent 33 years with the Lancaster County sheriff's office. Now, with his longtime boss retiring, he wants to lead it.

Jay Pitts makes community trust central to Lancaster County sheriff campaign

Jay Pitts wants to build trust between Lancaster County deputies and the people they serve. The Democratic sheriff candidate says listening is central to his approach

State and regional elections

Ricketts defends pardon of man convicted of sexually assaulting estranged wife

U.S. Sen. Pete Ricketts defended his 2022 vote to pardon a man convicted of first-degree sexual assault after a new ad featuring the victim criticized his decision.

Photos: JD Vance stumps for Republicans in North Platte

Vice President JD Vance's latest stop on the campaign trail brought him to North Platte on Thursday. Gov. Jim Pillen and Sen. Pete Ricketts were among those in attendance.

Harding and Powell compete on future vision for Nebraska CD2 in first debate

Candidates in Nebraska's 2nd Congressional District discussed affordability, health care costs and the war in Iran in a wide-ranging debate. 

Hosein touts policy, experience in run for NU regent seat

Jeremy Hosein is aiming to turn his experience in health care, business and government into a position on the University of Nebraska Board of Regents representing District 1.

Comstock pushes for 'growth mindset' in NU regent campaign

Comstock said returning to Nebraska to start a business gives him a unique skillset and perspective for the University of Nebraska Board of Regents' District 1 seat.

Dan Osborn, Lynne Walz respond to Donald Trump’s Nebraska rally for Ricketts, Pillen

Opponents of Republican Sen. Pete Ricketts and Gov. Jim Pillen embraced President Donald Trump’s Nebraska message that life can get better soon, but they rejected his prescription.

Sleeping bags, lawn chairs and a long wait for Trump in Grand Island

The president is traveling to central Nebraska to rally red-state Republicans for U.S. Sen. Pete Ricketts, who is facing independent Dan Osborn in the Nov. 3 general election. 

Who has the upper hand in the Ricketts-Osborn U.S. Senate race?

Ben Doody examines the state of play in Nebraska's U.S. Senate race.

National election news

Young men who helped elect Trump are ‘blackpilling’ out of politics

Frustrated with diminishing opportunity and changing mores, they are abandoning the Republican coalition — or politics completely.

Data center anxiety plays out in Senate campaign debates

Democrats sought to tie data centers to rising energy costs and the larger issue of affordability; polling data appears to support that choice.

MAGA Inc unleashes $277 million in key races

President Donald Trump has unleashed more than $277 million in a last-minute TV and direct mail advertising blitz over the final six weeks of the midterm campaign to help struggling Republican candidates in several races that are key to the party's chances to retain control of Congress.

Trump reinvokes antisemitic slur at Kansas rally

This is not the first time that Trump has used the word, deemed an antisemitic slur by the Anti-Defamation League, at a rally.

3 issues defining the 2026 US midterm elections

The outcome will hinge on a relatively small number of competitive races, but the campaigns are being shaped nationally by a few key issues.

Democrats add 6 House races to their 2026 'red to blue' target list

The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee is adding six House races to its "Red to Blue" program, a sign that Democrats are optimistic about their prospects in the 2026 midterm elections.

Trump approval at record low as Hispanic voters sour on Republicans

Just 24% of Hispanic Americans approve of Trump's performance in the White House, the lowest share in either of Trump's two presidential terms.

Democrats say they’ll lower costs. Can they cut deals with Trump?

House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries is promising voters his party will make life more affordable, if they boot Republicans from power in Congress in the midterms.

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