Nebraska
Electoral Votes: 5
Population: 2,018,006
2024 Turnout: 76.39%
2020 Turnout: 76.33%
Cook PVI: R+10
Senate Rating: Lean R
Governor Rating: Solid R
Federal Government:
Senate
| Deb Fischer (R) | Pete Ricketts* (R) |
House
(* indicates seat up election in 2026)
| Mike Flood* (R) | Nebraska’s 1st |
| Don Bacon* (R) | Nebraska’s 2nd |
| Adrian Smith* (R) | Nebraska’s 3rd |
State Government:
| Governor | Jim Pillen* (R) |
| Chamber | Majority | Minority |
| State Legislature | 33R* | 15D+1I* |
(* indicates seat up for election in 2026)
A Short Overview
Nebraska is a solidly Republican state with a strongly conservative political culture, particularly in rural areas. The unicameral legislature and officially nonpartisan state offices contribute to a distinct governing environment, though partisan lean is clear. Democrats remain competitive mainly in Omaha-based districts and occasionally in Lincoln. Most federal races are not expected to be close, with limited but consistent Democratic footholds in urban centers that make the 2nd congressional district interesting in 2026.
