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Nebraska voters say no to extending legislative term limits

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• Tomer Ronen | Lincoln Journal Star
• Nov 3, 2026
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Voters struck down an amendment expanding legislative term limits in the Nebraska Legislature, keeping state senators capped at two consecutive four-year terms.

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Sen. Megan Hunt of Omaha speaks on the final day of the 2026 legislative session at the Capitol on Friday, April 17, 2026, in Lincoln.

KENNETH FERRIERA,Journal Star

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Sen. Robert Dover of Norfolk speaks on the final day of the 2026 legislative session at the Capitol on Friday, April 17, 2026, in Lincoln.

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Photos: Nebraska candidates claim victory, concede at Election Day watch parties

Brinker Harding, Republican candidate for Nebraska's 2nd Congressional District talks with supporters at his election night watch party at the Omaha Regency Marriott in Omaha, on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026.

CHRIS MACHIAN,THE WORLD-HERALD

U.S. Sen. Deb Fischer speaks at the Brinker Harding, Republican candidate for Nebraska's 2nd Congressional District election night watch party at the Omaha Regency Marriott in Omaha, on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026.

CHRIS MACHIAN,THE WORLD-HERALD

U.S. Sen. Deb Fischer speaks at the Brinker Harding, Republican candidate for Nebraska's 2nd Congressional District election night watch party at the Omaha Regency Marriott in Omaha, on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026.

CHRIS MACHIAN,THE WORLD-HERALD

Rep. Don Bacon listens to speakers at the Brinker Harding, Republican candidate for Nebraska's 2nd Congressional District election night watch party at the Omaha Regency Marriott in Omaha, on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026.

CHRIS MACHIAN,THE WORLD-HERALD

Brinker Harding, Republican candidate for Nebraska's 2nd Congressional District talks with supporters at his election night watch party at the Omaha Regency Marriott in Omaha, on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026.

CHRIS MACHIAN,THE WORLD-HERALD

Brinker Harding, Republican candidate for Nebraska's 2nd Congressional District talks with supporters at his election night watch party at the Omaha Regency Marriott in Omaha, on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026.

CHRIS MACHIAN,THE WORLD-HERALD

Former Omaha mayor Jean Stothert speaks at the Brinker Harding, Republican candidate for Nebraska's 2nd Congressional District's election night watch party at the Omaha Regency Marriott in Omaha, on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026.

CHRIS MACHIAN,THE WORLD-HERALD

Rep. Don Bacon speaks at the Brinker Harding, Republican candidate for Nebraska's 2nd Congressional District's election night watch party at the Omaha Regency Marriott in Omaha, on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026.

CHRIS MACHIAN,THE WORLD-HERALD

Scott Petersen, Republican candidate for Nebraska secretary of state, is seen at an election night watch party at the Omaha Regency Marriott in Omaha on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026.

CHRIS MACHIAN,THE WORLD-HERALD

UNO students Anton Rudnytskyi, left, and Jefferson Smith, both 19, check for election results on Smith’s phone during an election night watch party for Dan Osborn, nonpartisan candidate for U.S. Senate, at Scott Conference Center on campus at the University of Nebraska at Omaha in Omaha, Neb., Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026.

REBECCA S. GRATZ,FOR THE WORLD-HERALD

Barb Harris celebrates after the first results show Dan Osborn, nonpartisan candidate for U.S. Senate, in a significant lead against incumbent Republican Pete Ricketts during an election night watch party in Scott Conference Center on campus at the University of Nebraska at Omaha in Omaha, Neb., Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026.

REBECCA S. GRATZ,FOR THE WORLD-HERALD

Bumper stickers, buttons and other campaign swag sit out for supporters of Dan Osborn, nonpartisan candidate for U.S. Senate, during an election night watch party in Scott Conference Center on campus at the University of Nebraska at Omaha in Omaha, Neb., Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026.

REBECCA S. GRATZ,FOR THE WORLD-HERALD

Denise Powell, Democratic candidate for Nebraska's 2nd Congressional District, celebrates with her supporters during an election watch party in Omaha on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026.

NIKOS FRAZIER, THE WORLD-HERALD

Supporters watch on as CNN updates the Nebraska Senate race at a watch party for Denise Powell, Democratic candidate for Nebraska's 2nd Congressional District, in Omaha on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026.

NIKOS FRAZIER, THE WORLD-HERALD

Denise Powell, Democratic candidate for Nebraska's 2nd Congressional District, speaks during an election watch party in Omaha on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026.

NIKOS FRAZIER, THE WORLD-HERALD

Denise Powell, Democratic candidate for Nebraska's 2nd Congressional District, speaks during an election watch party in Omaha on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026.

NIKOS FRAZIER, THE WORLD-HERALD

Denise Powell, Democratic candidate for Nebraska's 2nd Congressional District, speaks during an election watch party in Omaha on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026.

NIKOS FRAZIER, THE WORLD-HERALD

Disabled Army veteran Mona Williams sheds tears of joy while watching national election results lean Democrat at an election night watch party for Dan Osborn, nonpartisan candidate for U.S. Senate, at Scott Conference Center on campus at the University of Nebraska at Omaha in Omaha, Neb., Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026.

REBECCA S. GRATZ,FOR THE WORLD-HERALD

Lushawn Smith, left, and Luanna Townsend celebrate as national election results roll in while at an election night watch party in support of Dan Osborn, a nonpartisan candidate for U.S. Senate, at Scott Conference Center on campus at the University of Nebraska at Omaha in Omaha, Neb., Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026.

REBECCA S. GRATZ,FOR THE WORLD-HERALD

Mitch Dill wears his “I Voted Today” sticker alongside one in support of Dan Osborn, a nonpartisan candidate for U.S. Senate, during an election night watch party at Scott Conference Center on campus at the University of Nebraska at Omaha in Omaha, Neb., Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026.

REBECCA S. GRATZ,FOR THE WORLD-HERALD

Rebecca Harding, right, embraces her husband Brinker Harding, Republican candidate for Nebraska's 2nd Congressional District, as he concedes at election night watch party at the Omaha Regency Marriott in Omaha, on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026.

CHRIS MACHIAN,THE WORLD-HERALD

Brinker Harding, Republican candidate for Nebraska's 2nd Congressional District concedes the race to Denise Powell at his election night watch party at the Omaha Regency Marriott in Omaha, on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026.

CHRIS MACHIAN,THE WORLD-HERALD

Brinker Harding, Republican candidate for Nebraska's 2nd Congressional District, wears an elephant and American flag pins at his election night watch party at the Omaha Regency Marriott in Omaha, on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026.

CHRIS MACHIAN,THE WORLD-HERALD

Brinker Harding, Republican candidate for Nebraska's 2nd Congressional District concedes the race to Denise Powell at his election night watch party at the Omaha Regency Marriott in Omaha, on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026.

CHRIS MACHIAN,THE WORLD-HERALD

Brinker Harding, Republican candidate for Nebraska's 2nd Congressional District concedes the race to Denise Powell at his election night watch party at the Omaha Regency Marriott in Omaha, on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026.

CHRIS MACHIAN,THE WORLD-HERALD

People watch as Brinker Harding, Republican candidate for Nebraska's 2nd Congressional District concedes the race to Denise Powell at his election night watch party at the Omaha Regency Marriott in Omaha, on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026.

CHRIS MACHIAN,THE WORLD-HERALD

Brinker Harding, Republican candidate for Nebraska's 2nd Congressional District, facing, hugs his wife, Rebecca Harding as he concedes the race to Denise Powell at his election night watch party at the Omaha Regency Marriott in Omaha, on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026.

CHRIS MACHIAN,THE WORLD-HERALD

Rebecca Harding, right, embraces her husband Brinker Harding, Republican candidate for Nebraska's 2nd Congressional District, as he concedes at his election night watch party at the Omaha Regency Marriott in Omaha, on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026.

CHRIS MACHIAN,THE WORLD-HERALD

Rebecca Harding, right, embraces her husband Brinker Harding, Republican candidate for Nebraska's 2nd Congressional District, as he concedes at his election night watch party at the Omaha Regency Marriott in Omaha, on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026.

CHRIS MACHIAN,THE WORLD-HERALD

Denise Powell, Democratic candidate for Nebraska's 2nd Congressional District, celebrates with her family after defeating Republican Brinker Harding during an election watch party in Omaha on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026.

NIKOS FRAZIER, THE WORLD-HERALD

Denise Powell, Democratic candidate for Nebraska's 2nd Congressional District, embraces her father, Joaquin Blaya, after defeating Republican Brinker Harding during an election watch party in Omaha on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026.

NIKOS FRAZIER, THE WORLD-HERALD

Denise Powell, Democratic candidate for Nebraska's 2nd Congressional District, celebrates with her daughter, Cecilia, after defeating Republican Brinker Harding during an election watch party in Omaha on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026.

NIKOS FRAZIER, THE WORLD-HERALD

Supporters cheer on as Denise Powell, Democratic candidate for Nebraska's 2nd Congressional District, celebrates after defeating Republican Brinker Harding during an election watch party in Omaha on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026.

NIKOS FRAZIER, THE WORLD-HERALD

Supporters cheer on as Denise Powell, Democratic candidate for Nebraska's 2nd Congressional District, celebrates after defeating Republican Brinker Harding during an election watch party in Omaha on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026.

NIKOS FRAZIER, THE WORLD-HERALD

Denise Powell, Democratic candidate for Nebraska's 2nd Congressional District, celebrates after defeating Republican Brinker Harding during an election watch party in Omaha on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026.

NIKOS FRAZIER, THE WORLD-HERALD

Denise Powell, Democratic candidate for Nebraska's 2nd Congressional District, celebrates after defeating Republican Brinker Harding during an election watch party in Omaha on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026.

NIKOS FRAZIER, THE WORLD-HERALD

Denise Powell, Democratic candidate for Nebraska's 2nd Congressional District, celebrates after defeating Republican Brinker Harding during an election watch party in Omaha on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026.

NIKOS FRAZIER, THE WORLD-HERALD

Denise Powell, Democratic candidate for Nebraska's 2nd Congressional District, celebrates after defeating Republican Brinker Harding during an election watch party in Omaha on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026.

NIKOS FRAZIER, THE WORLD-HERALD

Denise Powell, Democratic candidate for Nebraska's 2nd Congressional District, celebrates after defeating Republican Brinker Harding during an election watch party in Omaha on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026.

NIKOS FRAZIER, THE WORLD-HERALD

Denise Powell, Democratic candidate for Nebraska's 2nd Congressional District, celebrates after defeating Republican Brinker Harding during an election watch party in Omaha on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026.

NIKOS FRAZIER, THE WORLD-HERALD

Dan Ullman, left, and Lois Rood cheer election results while at an election night watch party for Dan Osborn, nonpartisan candidate for U.S. Senate, at Scott Conference Center on campus at the University of Nebraska at Omaha on Tuesday.

REBECCA S. GRATZ, FOR THE OMAHA WORLD-HERALD

Leaf Price, 23, wears a sweatshirt with the message, “Stop the war, stop AI, stop the billionaires,” while at an election night watch party in support of Dan Osborn, nonpartisan candidate for U.S. Senate, at Scott Conference Center on campus at the University of Nebraska at Omaha in Omaha, Neb., Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026.

REBECCA S. GRATZ,FOR THE WORLD-HERALD

From left, Tyler Olsen, Bella Gerloff and Rachael Jaixen celebrate the Democrat win of the Ohio governor’s race while attending an election night watch party in support of Dan Osborn, nonpartisan candidate for U.S. Senate, at Scott Conference Center on campus at the University of Nebraska at Omaha in Omaha, Neb., Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026.

REBECCA S. GRATZ,FOR THE WORLD-HERALD

Supporters cheer on as CNN announces Joshua Turek to win in Iowa's U.S. Senate election during an election watch party in Omaha on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026.

NIKOS FRAZIER, THE WORLD-HERALD

Lynne Walz, Democratic candidate for Nebraska governor, addresses her supporters during an election watch party in Omaha on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026.

NIKOS FRAZIER, THE WORLD-HERALD

Lynne Walz, Democratic candidate for Nebraska governor, addresses her supporters during an election watch party in Omaha on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026.

NIKOS FRAZIER, THE WORLD-HERALD

Lynne Walz, Democratic candidate for Nebraska governor, addresses her supporters during an election watch party in Omaha on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026.

NIKOS FRAZIER, THE WORLD-HERALD

Lynne Walz, Democratic candidate for Nebraska governor, addresses her supporters during an election watch party in Omaha on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026.

NIKOS FRAZIER, THE WORLD-HERALD

Supporters cheer on as Lynne Walz, Democratic candidate for Nebraska governor, speaks during an election watch party in Omaha on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026.

NIKOS FRAZIER, THE WORLD-HERALD

Lynne Walz, Democratic candidate for Nebraska governor, high-fives Ben Steffen, Democratic candidate for Nebraska Lt. Governor, as she addresses supporters during an election watch party in Omaha on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026.

NIKOS FRAZIER, THE WORLD-HERALD

Lynne Walz, Democratic candidate for Nebraska governor, addresses her supporters during an election watch party in Omaha on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026.

NIKOS FRAZIER, THE WORLD-HERALD

Lynne Walz, Democratic candidate for Nebraska governor, addresses her supporters during an election watch party in Omaha on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026.

NIKOS FRAZIER, THE WORLD-HERALD

Dan Osborn, nonpartisan candidate for U.S. Senate, speaks to his supporters at the conclusion of an election night watch party in Scott Conference Center on campus at the University of Nebraska at Omaha in Omaha on Tuesday.

REBECCA S. GRATZ, for the OMAHA WORLD-HERALD

Dan Osborn, nonpartisan candidate for U.S. Senate, speaks to his supporters at the conclusion of an election night watch party in Scott Conference Center on campus at the University of Nebraska at Omaha in Omaha, Neb., Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026.

REBECCA S. GRATZ,FOR THE WORLD-HERALD

Andrew Graff watches poll results come in while attending an election night watch party in support of Dan Osborn, nonpartisan candidate for U.S. Senate, at Scott Conference Center on campus at the University of Nebraska at Omaha in Omaha, Neb., Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026.

REBECCA S. GRATZ, OMAHA WORLD-HERALD

Jeff Shudak cheers as the race for Iowa governor is called for Democrat Rob Sand while attending an election night watch party in support of Dan Osborn, nonpartisan candidate for U.S. Senate, at Scott Conference Center on campus at the University of Nebraska at Omaha in Omaha, Neb., Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026.

REBECCA S. GRATZ,FOR THE WORLD-HERALD

Dan Osborn, nonpartisan candidate for U.S. Senate, embraces his wife, Megan, as he speaks to his supporters at the conclusion of an election night watch party in Scott Conference Center on campus at the University of Nebraska at Omaha on Tuesday.

REBECCA S. GRATZ, FOR THE OMAHA WORLD-HERALD

Dan Osborn, nonpartisan candidate for U.S. Senate, speaks to his supporters at the conclusion of an election night watch party in Scott Conference Center on campus at the University of Nebraska at Omaha on Tuesday.

REBECCA S. GRATZ, FOR THE OMAHA WORLD-HERALD

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Sen. Megan Hunt of Omaha speaks on the final day of the 2026 legislative session at the Capitol on Friday, April 17, 2026, in Lincoln.

• KENNETH FERRIERA,Journal Star

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Sen. Robert Dover of Norfolk speaks on the final day of the 2026 legislative session at the Capitol on Friday, April 17, 2026, in Lincoln.

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