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Category: Election 2026

State Senators react to legislative push via ballot initiatives; Eric Underwood of AFAN responds
Merv Riepe (right) speaks with a guest at a recent Pachyderm Luncheon.
Election 2026 Uncategorized

State Senators react to legislative push via ballot initiatives; Eric Underwood of AFAN responds

May 4, 2026May 4, 2026

Nebraska has seen a record number of ballot initiatives circulated this year—a total of twelve so far—which many highlight as the result of a dysfunctional

Petersen Campaign Unveils Replacement “Trump Sign” for Iconic Barn
Election 2026

Petersen Campaign Unveils Replacement “Trump Sign” for Iconic Barn

April 24, 2026April 24, 2026

There is a new “Trump” sign coming soon to a barn near you. Outside the Douglas County Republican Party headquarters in Omaha this afternoon, Scott

John Cavanaugh’s hosts Town Hall on Social Security
State Sen. John Cavanaugh (LD-9) speaks with a guest at a town hall event.
Election 2026

John Cavanaugh’s hosts Town Hall on Social Security

March 17, 2026March 17, 2026

On Monday, John Cavanaugh, state senator and current candidate for Congress, held a town hall event at the Teamsters Local 554 union hall in Omaha.

Scott Petersen prepares to challenge Bob Evnen for Nebraska Secretary of State
Election 2026

Scott Petersen prepares to challenge Bob Evnen for Nebraska Secretary of State

February 13, 2026February 13, 2026

Before last Thursday, Scott Petersen considered himself retired. As an active member of the Republican Party for many years, Petersen has played many roles, including

Osborn for Senate Campaign Halts Petition Drive After State Says Requirements Were Not Followed
Dan Osborn and his wife Megan speak with a campaign staffer at a town hall in La Vista, Neb.
Election 2026

Osborn for Senate Campaign Halts Petition Drive After State Says Requirements Were Not Followed

December 6, 2025December 8, 2025

The Osborn for Senate campaign has ordered all volunteers to immediately stop collecting petition signatures. The news came in an email sent on the evening

Taylor Royal kicks off campaign with former rival, Jean Stothert, outlines campaign for District 18
Former Omaha Mayor Jean Stothert introduced Taylor Royal at his campaign kickoff in Bennington, Neb.
Election 2026

Taylor Royal kicks off campaign with former rival, Jean Stothert, outlines campaign for District 18

October 29, 2025October 29, 2025

Taylor Royal has come full circle. The 35-year-old financial advisor first entered the political scene in 2017 with an unsuccessful primary challenge to incumbent Mayor

Iowa Faith & Freedom Coalition Hosts “Soapbox Speaker” event with District 4 candidates
Five candidates for Iowa's District 4 spoke at the Iowa Faith & Freedom Coalition candidate forum: (from left to right) Matt Windschitl, Chris McGowan, Christian Schlaefer, Ryan Rhodes, and Douglas Jensen.
Election 2026 Iowa

Iowa Faith & Freedom Coalition Hosts “Soapbox Speaker” event with District 4 candidates

October 28, 2025October 29, 2025

The Iowa Faith & Freedom Coalition drew a packed house at the Treynor Community Center on Monday evening for its “Soapbox Speaker Series,” featuring five

Pete Ricketts’ Nebraska Steak Fry returns with Oklahoma Senator Markwayne Mullin
Sen. Markwayne Mullin (R-OK) speaks to guests at the Nebraska Steak Fry in Arlington, Neb.
Election 2026

Pete Ricketts’ Nebraska Steak Fry returns with Oklahoma Senator Markwayne Mullin

October 20, 2025October 20, 2025

Pete Ricketts’ annual Nebraska Steak Fry is a popular Republican event in Nebraska, drawing hundreds of guests for a steak dinner and the chance to

Lou Ann Goding Launches Bid for State Board of Education, sees “urgency issue” in Nebraska Schools
Lou Ann Godin speaks before guests at the kickoff event for her campaign for State Board of Education (District 8).
Election 2026

Lou Ann Goding Launches Bid for State Board of Education, sees “urgency issue” in Nebraska Schools

October 2, 2025October 2, 2025

Lou Ann Goding sees a crisis looming in education. “We have about five years to figure this thing out,” she said. “Because if we don’t,

Dan Osborn, a Normal Democrat for Abnormal Times
US Senate candidate Dan Osborn speaks to guests at a town hall at the Lucky Bucket Brewery in La Vista, Neb.
Election 2026

Dan Osborn, a Normal Democrat for Abnormal Times

August 19, 2025August 19, 2025

In 2024, Dan Osborn ran a stealth campaign against Deb Fischer, campaigning as an Independent and coming within a surprisingly close margin in a race

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Recent stories

  • Questions on Credentialing and Substitutions Continue to Divide Nebraska GOP
  • State Senators react to legislative push via ballot initiatives; Eric Underwood of AFAN responds
  • Petersen Campaign Unveils Replacement “Trump Sign” for Iconic Barn
  • John Cavanaugh’s hosts Town Hall on Social Security
  • Scott Petersen prepares to challenge Bob Evnen for Nebraska Secretary of State

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