2026 United States House of Representatives elections in Nebraska Last updated September 22, 2025 District 1 The 1st district is located in eastern Nebraska surrounding Omaha and its suburbs, taking in Lincoln , Bellevue , Fremont , and Norfolk . The incumbent is Republican Mike Flood , who was re-elected with 60.1% of the vote in 2024. [ 1]
Democratic primary Declared Eric Moyer, renewable energy developer [ 2] Publicly expressed interest Fundraising Campaign finance reports as of June 30, 2025 Candidate Raised Spent Cash on hand Mike Flood (R) $760,431 $290,624 $690,589 Source: Federal Election Commission [ 4]
District 2 The 2nd district covers the Omaha metropolitan area , including all of Douglas County , home to the city of Omaha , Saunders County , and parts of western Sarpy County , including Gretna and Springfield . The incumbent is Republican Don Bacon , who was re-elected with 50.9% of the vote in 2024. [ 1] On June 30, 2025, Bacon announced he would not seek re-election. [ 8] Bacon is one of only three Republicans in the 119th Congress to represent a district that was carried by Democrat Kamala Harris in the 2024 presidential election, making this race a key Democratic target. [ 9]
Republican primary Endorsements Brinker Harding
U.S. senators U.S. representatives Statewide officials State legislators Democratic primary Withdrawn Mark Johnston, ophthalmologist [ 19] Endorsements John Cavanaugh
U.S. senators State legislators Denise Powell
U.S. representatives State legislators Organizations Fundraising Campaign finance reports as of June 30, 2025 Candidate Raised Spent Cash on hand John Cavanaugh (D) $130,341 $3,218 $127,123 Denise Powell (D) $429,740 $89,618 $340,122 Source: Federal Election Commission [ 28]
Polling Poll source Date(s) Sample [ a] Margin Kishla John Mark Denise Crystal Undecided GBAO (D) [ 29] [ A] July 21–23, 2025 400 (LV) ± 4.37% 4% 36% 5% 9% 15% 29%
District 3 The 3rd district covers most of the rural central and western part of the state, and includes Grand Island , Kearney , Hastings , North Platte , Alliance , and Scottsbluff . The incumbent is Republican Adrian Smith , who was re-elected with 80.4% of the vote in 2024. [ 1]
Republican primary Declared David Huebner, farmer and restaurant owner [ 32] Fundraising Campaign finance reports as of June 30, 2025 Candidate Raised Spent Cash on hand David Huebner (R) $9,951 $5,215 $4,736 Adrian Smith (R) $622,438 $320,397 $1,230,273 Source: Federal Election Commission [ 34]
Democratic primary Declared Becky Stille, agriculture processing quality manager [ 35] Third-party and independent candidates Notes ↑ Key: Partisan clients ↑ Poll sponsored by Cavanaugh's campaign References 1 2 3 "2024 House Vote Tracker" . Cook Political Report . Retrieved December 2, 2024 . ↑ "Political newcomer enters race for Mike Flood's seat" . KOLN . August 7, 2025. Retrieved August 10, 2025 . ↑ Nir, David; Singer, Jeff (August 19, 2025). "Morning Digest: The Downballot rings in its first anniversary today!" . The Downballot . Retrieved August 22, 2025 . ↑ "2026 Election United States House - Nebraska 1st" . fec.gov . Federal Election Commission . Retrieved April 15, 2025 . 1 2 3 "2026 CPR House Race Ratings" . Cook Political Report. Retrieved June 30, 2025 . 1 2 3 "House Ratings" . Inside Elections. Retrieved March 10, 2025 . 1 2 3 "2026 House" . Sabato's Crystal Ball . Retrieved May 5, 2025 . 1 2 Manchester, Julia (June 30, 2025). "Don Bacon won't seek reelection in competitive Nebraska district" . The Hill . Retrieved June 30, 2025 . ↑ Kondik, Kyle (January 16, 2025). "The 2024 Crossover House Seats: Overall Number Remains Low with Few Harris-District Republicans" . Retrieved January 18, 2025 . 1 2 3 4 5 Salinas, Juan II (July 1, 2025). "Omaha City Council VP Brinker Harding jumps into Nebraska 2nd District U.S. House race" . Nebraska Examiner . Retrieved July 1, 2025 . 1 2 3 4 Salinas, Juan II (July 7, 2025). "Former State Sen. Brett Lindstrom running for Congress in Nebraska's 2nd District" . Nebraska Examiner . Retrieved July 7, 2025 . 1 2 3 Salinas, Juan II (May 1, 2025). "Denise Powell launches bid in Nebraska's 2nd Congressional District" . Nebraska Examiner . Retrieved May 1, 2025 . 1 2 3 Nir, David; Singer, Jeff (July 2, 2025). "Morning Digest: Colin Allred is back for a second Senate bid" . The Downballot . Retrieved July 2, 2025 . ↑ Salinas II, Juan (July 15, 2025). "Retired Navy veteran Kishla Askins joins Nebraska 2nd District U.S. House race" . Nebraska Examiner . Retrieved July 15, 2025 . ↑ Salinas, Juan (June 4, 2025). "State Sen. John Cavanaugh running for Congress in Nebraska's 2nd District" . Nebraska Examiner . Retrieved June 4, 2025 . ↑ Anderson, Jake (September 18, 2025). "Omaha native, Creighton University grad announces candidacy for Nebraska's 2nd Congressional District" . KETV . Retrieved September 18, 2025 . ↑ Salinas, Juan II (July 21, 2025). "Crystal Rhoades jumps into crowded Nebraska 2nd District field" . Nebraska Examiner . Retrieved July 21, 2025 . ↑ Gonzales, Nathan L. (June 11, 2025). "Meet 11 House candidates — or potential ones — who don't fit the mold" . Roll Call . Retrieved June 11, 2025 . ↑ Salinas II, Juan (July 31, 2025). "Mark Johnston withdraws from Democratic field in Nebraska's 2nd District" . Nebraska Examiner . Retrieved July 31, 2025 . 1 2 Salinas II, Juan (June 5, 2025). "Former State Sen. Tony Vargas endorses Denise Powell in Nebraska's 2nd District" . Nebraska Examiner . Retrieved June 5, 2025 . 1 2 3 Salinas, Juan II (June 23, 2025). "State Sen. John Cavanaugh's 2nd District bid endorsed by former US senators, others" . Nebraska Examiner . Retrieved June 24, 2025 . ↑ "CHC BOLD PAC Endorses Denise Powell in NE-02 and Carol Obando-Derstine in PA-07 to Flip Critical House Seats" . July 10, 2025. Retrieved August 25, 2025 . 1 2 Salinas II, Juan (May 1, 2025). "Nebraska U.S. Rep. Don Bacon and national Republicans scoff at Dem candidates for 2026" . Nebraska Examiner . Retrieved May 23, 2025 . ↑ Soellner, Mica; Cohen, Max; Sherman, Jake (July 10, 2025). "Emmer raises $6.5 million in Q2" . Punchbowl News . Retrieved July 10, 2025 . Also: BOLD PAC is endorsing two Democratic challengers in Nebraska and Pennsylvania. ↑ Pichardo, Katharine (July 31, 2025). "Latino Victory Fund Announces Endorsement of "Red to Blue" Congressional Candidates Poised to Make HERstory as First Latinas in Arizona, Nebraska and Pennsylvania" . Latino Victory . Retrieved July 31, 2025 . ↑ Duran, Ingrid; Pino, Catherine (May 22, 2025). "PODER PAC ENDORSES DENISE POWELL FOR CONGRESS IN NE-02" (PDF) . PODER PAC. Retrieved May 22, 2025 . ↑ Salinas, Juan II (September 8, 2025). "Omaha mayor endorses Crystal Rhoades in NE-02 Dem U.S. House primary" . Nebraska Examiner . Retrieved September 8, 2025 . ↑ "2026 Election United States House - Nebraska 2nd" . fec.gov . Federal Election Commission . Retrieved April 15, 2025 . ↑ Nir, David; Singer, Jeff (July 30, 2025). "The Downballot" . The Downballot. Retrieved July 30, 2025 . ↑ Megan Hunt [@NebraskaMegan] (February 27, 2025). "The Nebraska Legislature has taken ten years off my life, made me so cynical I don't recognize myself, and shown me how shockingly cruel and evil average people can be. I will not be renewing my subscription nor upgrading to the congressional candidate package lol" (Tweet ). Retrieved February 27, 2025 – via Twitter . ↑ Vakil, Caroline (July 8, 2025). "Dan Osborn launches independent Senate bid against Ricketts in Nebraska" . The Hill . Retrieved July 8, 2025 . ↑ Von Kampen, Todd (June 5, 2025). "North Platte's David Huebner will oppose Rep. Smith in '26" . Omaha World-Herald . Retrieved June 5, 2025 . ↑ "FEC Form 2 for Report FEC-1860795" . docquery.fec.gov . Retrieved September 21, 2025 . 1 2 "2026 Election United States House - Nebraska 3rd" . fec.gov . Federal Election Commission . Retrieved April 15, 2025 . 1 2 Salinas, Juan II (August 25, 2025). "Former Air Force attorney mulling indy bid against Nebraska U.S. Rep. Adrian Smith" . Nebraska Examiner . Retrieved August 25, 2025 . 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