Nebraska is a solid RED state that Trump won in 2016, 2020 and 2024. The Senate seat is considered PURPLE, however, as an Independent has a serious chance of taking this seat from the Republican. House Districts 1 and 2 are solidly RED, but NE-2 is PURPLE with a chance of a Democratic win.
2026 Primary Election takes place on:
| primary | runoff |
|---|---|
| Tuesday, May 12, 2026 |
For information about voter registration, the candidates, mail-in ballots and early voting, go to vote.org.
STRATEGIC VOTING RECOMMENDATION:
Vote for a progressive candidate in the Democratic Primary who will challenge not only the MAGA Republican madness but also the Democratic Party establishment!
Senate Race
This is a Purple Senate race! The incumbent Republican has a good chance of being replaced by an Independent in this election.
Results of recent Senate races:
| year | Winner | Party | Winner votes | Runner-up | Runner-up votes | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Deb Fischer | R | 499124 | Dan Osborn | 436493 | 62631 |
| 2020 | Ben Sasse | R | 583507 | Chris Janicek | 227191 | 356316 |
In Purple races, every vote for the most promising challenger matters! If you are uncomfortable voting for an Independent in this case or plan to vote for another party, please consider swapping your vote with someone in a safe state where their vote for a Democrat will not change the outcome.
STRATEGIC VOTING RECOMMENDATION:
Vote Independent to end MAGA control of the Senate and swap your vote with someone in a red or blue state if you want them to vote for a third party of your choice or deliver a “protest” vote on your behalf.
House Races
For information on House races and our strategic voting recommendations, click on your US Congressional District below:
Presidential Election – 2028
Latest Opinion Polling Results in Nebraska:
| state | STATUS | Trump | Harris | other/DK | % gap | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nebraska | RED | 55% | 40% | 5% | 15% | Oct-28 |
Voting Results in 2020 Election:
| Trump | Biden | Won by | % gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 556,846 | 374,583 | 182,263 | 19.1% |
Voting Results in 2016 Election:
| Trump | Clinton | Won by: | % gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 495,961 | 284,494 | 211,467 | 27.1% |
https://www.census.gov/data/tables/time-series/demo/voting-and-registration/p20-580.html
AND, you can help win this state for all of us by encouraging a friend, relative, colleague, former neighbor, or somebody else you know to vote, and to vote for our survival, at this election.
Click here for more ideas and help in convincing a friend or relative to vote.