Nebraska officials certify results for May 12 primary election that ran ‘very smoothly’

Candidate field set for Nov. 3 general election, barring candidates dropping out or nonpartisans petitioning to be on the ballot

June 9, 2026Updated: June 9, 2026

By Naydu Daza Maya

Nebraska officials certify results for May 12 primary election that ran ‘very smoothly’

The Nebraska Board of State Canvassers, composed of State Treasurer Joey Spellerberg, Secretary of State Bob Evnen, Gov. Jim Pillen, Attorney General Mike Hilgers and Auditor of Public Accounts Mike Foley, from left, meets to certify Nebraska’s May 12 primary election. June 8, 2026. (Zach Wendling/Nebraska Examiner)

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