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2026 Voter's Guide: Nebraska Secretary of State

From the 2026 Primary Election Voter's Guide series

• Lincoln Journal Star
• Apr 6, 2026
• Apr 6, 2026
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Current Secretary of State Republican Bob Evnen faces Scott Petersen of Omaha in the Republican primary. There are also two Democratic candidates: Lee Cimfel of Lincoln and Sarah Slattery of Plattsmouth. 

Secretary of State

The secretary of state serves a four-year term and will be paid $85,000 a year.

The secretary of state serves as the state's chief election officer, working with election officials in the state's 93 counties to oversee law, elections, tabulation equipment and the state voter registration system.

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Republican: Bob Evnen

Age: 73

Hometown: Lincoln

Nebraska Secretary of State Bob Evnen

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Republican: Scott Petersen

Age: 66

Hometown: Omaha

Scott Petersen, 2026 Republican candidate for Nebraska Secretary of State

Courtesy Photo

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Democrat: Sarah J. Slattery

Age: 43

Hometown: Plattsmouth

Sarah Slattery, 2026 candidate for secretary of state

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