Question 1

Who should I vote for in Nebraska in 2026?

Accepted Answer

Vote for the candidate with the strongest record. This page scores 9 Nebraska races for U.S. Senate, U.S. House and statewide office on the Ballot Standard, 15 qualities of character, qualifications and performance from public records and established reporting, and names the candidate who scores highest in each. Evidence checked October 6, 2026.

Question 2

Who should I vote for in Nebraska Senate?

Accepted Answer

Pete Ricketts has the strongest record in the Nebraska U.S. Senate race. Pete Ricketts scores 65 out of 100 on the Ballot Standard, ahead of Dan Osborn at 57, as of October 6, 2026. Pete Ricketts's highest marks are command of the job and accountability. Dan Osborn's highest marks are accountability and communication. Chuck Conboy (5 of 15 criteria), Mike Marvin (4 of 15 criteria) and Robin Richards (5 of 15 criteria) have too little public record to score. Every score comes from public records on character, qualifications and performance, the same way for every party.

Question 3

Who should I vote for in Nebraska Governor?

Accepted Answer

Lynne Walz has the strongest record in the Nebraska governor's race. Lynne Walz scores 70 out of 100 on the Ballot Standard, ahead of Jim Pillen at 68 and Brett Lindstrom at 65, as of October 6, 2026. Lynne Walz's highest marks are relevant experience and accountability. Jim Pillen's highest marks are command of the job and relevant experience. Rick Beard (4 of 15 criteria) has too little public record to score. Every score comes from public records on character, qualifications and performance, the same way for every party.

Question 4

Who should I vote for in Nebraska Attorney General?

Accepted Answer

Mike Hilgers has the strongest record in the Nebraska attorney general race. Mike Hilgers scores 65 out of 100 on the Ballot Standard, ahead of Jocelyn Brasher at 53, as of October 6, 2026. Mike Hilgers's highest marks are relevant experience and command of the job. Jocelyn Brasher's highest marks are command of the job. Every score comes from public records on character, qualifications and performance, the same way for every party.

Question 5

Who should I vote for in Nebraska Secretary of State?

Accepted Answer

Bob Krist has the strongest record in the Nebraska secretary of state race. Bob Krist scores 61 out of 100 on the Ballot Standard, ahead of Scott Petersen at 56, as of October 6, 2026. Bob Krist's highest marks are relevant experience and roots in the constituency. Scott Petersen's highest marks are communication and roots in the constituency. Paul Rumbaugh (3 of 15 criteria) and Sarah Slattery (6 of 15 criteria) have too little public record to score. Every score comes from public records on character, qualifications and performance, the same way for every party.

Question 6

Who should I vote for in Nebraska State Treasurer?

Accepted Answer

Joey Spellerberg has the strongest record in the Nebraska state treasurer race. Joey Spellerberg scores 60 out of 100 on the Ballot Standard, as of October 6, 2026. Joey Spellerberg's highest marks are relevant experience and command of the job. Dan Ebers (3 of 15 criteria) has too little public record to score. Every score comes from public records on character, qualifications and performance, the same way for every party.

Question 7

Who should I vote for in Nebraska Auditor of Public Accounts?

Accepted Answer

Mike Foley has the strongest record in the Nebraska auditor of public accounts race. Mike Foley scores 66 out of 100 on the Ballot Standard, as of October 6, 2026. Mike Foley's highest marks are relevant experience and command of the job. John Knight (1 of 15 criteria) has too little public record to score. Every score comes from public records on character, qualifications and performance, the same way for every party.

Question 8

Who should I vote for in NE-01?

Accepted Answer

Mike Flood has the strongest record in Nebraska's 1st Congressional District. Mike Flood scores 79 out of 100 on the Ballot Standard, ahead of Chris Backemeyer at 61, as of October 6, 2026. Mike Flood's highest marks are relevant experience and command of the job. Chris Backemeyer's highest marks are relevant experience and communication. Dan Hartong (1 of 15 criteria) and Nik Sandman (4 of 15 criteria) have too little public record to score. Every score comes from public records on character, qualifications and performance, the same way for every party.

Question 9

Who should I vote for in NE-02?

Accepted Answer

Brinker Harding has the strongest record in Nebraska's 2nd Congressional District. Brinker Harding scores 58 out of 100 on the Ballot Standard, ahead of Denise Powell at 50, as of October 6, 2026. Brinker Harding's highest marks are roots in the constituency and relevant experience. Eric Foreman (5 of 15 criteria) has too little public record to score. Every score comes from public records on character, qualifications and performance, the same way for every party.

Question 10

Who should I vote for in NE-03?

Accepted Answer

Adrian Smith has the strongest record in Nebraska's 3rd Congressional District. Adrian Smith scores 73 out of 100 on the Ballot Standard, ahead of Mark Cohen at 63, as of October 6, 2026. Adrian Smith's highest marks are relevant experience and command of the job. Mark Cohen's highest marks are roots in the constituency and relevant experience. Macey Budke (4 of 15 criteria), Dave Else (4 of 15 criteria) and Becky Stille (5 of 15 criteria) have too little public record to score. Every score comes from public records on character, qualifications and performance, the same way for every party.

Who should I vote for in Nebraska?

U.S. Senate, Nebraska

Governor of Nebraska

Attorney General of Nebraska

Secretary of State of Nebraska

State Treasurer of Nebraska

Auditor of Public Accounts of Nebraska

U.S. House, Nebraska 1st Congressional District

U.S. House, Nebraska 2nd Congressional District

U.S. House, Nebraska 3rd Congressional District