2026 Primary Election Guide: Southeast Nebraska

A full list of all the candidates for local and state offices in Southeast Nebraska for the 2026 Nebraska Primary Election

May 11, 2026Updated: May 11, 2026

By Timothy Hackett

2026 Primary Election Guide: Southeast Nebraska

Regional

Hastings College Elects New Trustees, Names New Board Chair

Hastings College Elects New Trustees, Names New Board Chair

Amherst outlasts Central Valley, wins second straight state title in five sets

Amherst outlasts Central Valley, wins second straight state title in five sets

Big Idea Buffalo County winner hopes to make haircuts more accessible

Big Idea Buffalo County winner hopes to make haircuts more accessible

Eight decades later, airman killed at Pearl Harbor to be buried in Nebraska

Eight decades later, airman killed at Pearl Harbor to be buried in Nebraska

$7.46 million federal grant to expand I-80 truck parking in Dawson County

$7.46 million federal grant to expand I-80 truck parking in Dawson County

Free community Thanksgiving dinner returns to Kearney for 41st year

Free community Thanksgiving dinner returns to Kearney for 41st year

State

Sen. Tanya Storer reflects on election results and what comes next for Nebraska

Broken Chair Trophy Returns to the Volleyball Court November 17

Nebraska hospitals want more of $219 million in rural health funding to reach local hospitals

Benefit Dinner for Khemi Green set for Saturday night

Bacon torn on Hegseth impeachment as lame-duck session begins

College Football Playoff doubles up, expands to 24 teams beginning next season

Sports

Eagles Enter the Class D1 Semis After Blasting Bobcats

Adams Central Edges Sidney 14-13 in C-1 Quarterfinal

NEWS: Nebraska fires Offensive Coordinator Dana Holgorsen

Amherst outlasts Central Valley, wins second straight state title in five sets

Stanton dominates to advance to another semi-final

North Central records first ever state tournament win with reverse sweep

Ag & Outdoor

Pillen issues executive orders pausing diesel tax, increasing grain and livestock hauling weight limits

Nebraska's congressional delegation critical of Trump plan to lower beef prices

Outdoor notes: Birding Bowl inspires generous next step

Outdoor notes: Tips for enjoying water safely this summer

Outdoor notes: Rare lake sturgeon made 681-mile swim

Outdoor notes: Low water affecting Nebraska boaters this summer