A Democratic candidate in eastern Nebraska’s 1st Congressional District brought in a six-figure fundraising haul in the first 30 days of the campaign, Chris Backemeyer’s campaign announced Tuesday.

Just a bit more than a very busy month from now, on January 5, candidates for the 2026 election cycle will be able to file for office. That "opening day" applies to all federal, state and local offices.

They cannot undo the will of the voters. Every lawsuit, every delay, every political maneuver is confirmation that we are winning.” By Zach Wendling, Nebraska Examiner The Nebraska Supreme Court appeared skeptical Wednesday about a case alleging fraud in and seeking invalidation of last year’s medical cannabis petition campaign,