Nebraska general election: November 3, 2026

Who is running for Secretary of State (Nebraska) in 2026?

Here are the candidates for Secretary of State on the November 3, 2026 ballot. This race is on the ballot for all voters in Nebraska.

Positions come only from each candidate's own votes, official actions, statements and questionnaire answers, never from party labels. Every item links to its source.

Sarah J. Slattery

Democrat

Sarah J. Slattery (Democrat) is one of 4 candidates on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Secretary of State¹. A full profile is coming.

Bob Krist

Independent

Bob Krist (America First) is one of 4 candidates on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Secretary of State¹. A full profile is coming.

Scott Petersen

Republican

Scott Petersen (Republican) is one of 4 candidates on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Secretary of State¹. A full profile is coming.

Paul Rumbaugh

Independent

Paul Rumbaugh (Nebraska Working People) is one of 4 candidates on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Secretary of State¹. A full profile is coming.

Last reviewed 2026-10-10. Spotted something wrong? Every claim links to its source so you can check it yourself.