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Candidate filing begins January 5, 2026 Filing deadlines for candidates to appear on the primary election ballot: Please make checks payable to the "Nebraska Secretary of State". Return the completed candidate filing forms and fees to the following address: Secretary of State |
Candidate Filing Forms
U.S. Senate
U.S. House of Representatives
Governor
Secretary of State
State Treasurer
Attorney General
Auditor of Public Accounts
Public Service Commission (District 2)
Legislature (Even-numbered districts)
State Board of Education (Districts 5, 6, 7, & 8)
Board of Regents of the University of Nebraska (Districts 1 & 2)
Community College
Douglas-Sarpy Learning Community Coordinating Council
(odd-numbered subcouncils)
Natural Resources District
Public Power District (Over $40 million) (Dawson, Loup River, Nebraska, Norris, Omaha, & Southern)
Metropolitan Utilities District of Omaha (Subdivisions 3, 4, & 5)
Partisan Primary Filing Form
Nonpartisan Primary Filing Form
General Election Only
Public Power District (Under $40 million)
Educational Service Unit
(odd-numbered districts)
Reclamation District
Nonpartisan General Filing Form
Judicial Retention
Judicial Retention Application
Other Forms
Partisan Write-In Affidavit Form
Nonpartisan Write-In Affidavit Form
Forma Pauperis
Candidate Withdrawal Form
Declination of Nomination Form
Delegates to county conventions no longer register with the county clerk or election commissioner. Please contact your county or state party for information on how to become a delegate.
Candidate Filing Resources
Statewide Candidate Filing List
(starting January 5, 2026)
2026 Candidate Filing Guide
2026 Elected Offices & Maps
District & Subdivision Maps
State Seal Restriction - News Release
Campaign Finance Information
Nebraska Accountability and Disclosure Commission
Federal Election Commission