Educate yourself: 2022 General Election Voter's Guide
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Three candidates hope to succeed Gov. Pete Ricketts when he completes his second term in office in January 2023: Republican Jim Pillen of Colu…
November's general election is the second matchup between candidates Patty Pansing Brooks and Mike Flood for the 1st District seat, which incl…
Republican Mike Hilgers of Lincoln faces Legal Marijuana Now candidate Larry Bolinger of Alliance in a contest to be the state's Attorney General.
State Treasurer John Murante is running for a second four-year term. He faces Katrina Tomsen of Upland, a Libertarian.
Seeking to replace State Auditor Charlie Janssen are Republicans Mike Foley, Legal Marijuana Now candidate L. Leroy Lopez of Cortland and Libe…
Five Southeast Nebraska districts are on the ballot this year, including District 2, 24, 26, 28 and 46.
 There are three contested seats on the Lower Platte South NRD board that will appear on the general election ballot.Â
There are four board seats on this year's general election ballot. The races are nonpartisan.
The local race is District 5, which includes much of the south side of Lincoln, and rural areas of Southeast Nebraska largely south of the Pla…
Democrat Kristi Egger of Lincoln, a longtime attorney in the public defender's office, defeated her former boss, incumbent Joe Nigro in the pr…
For the first time since his election in 1994, Republican Terry Wagner is facing challengers — Democrat Johnny "Jay" Pitts Jr. of Lincoln and …
Republican Rob Ogden is running for reelection to the four-year term. He is facing challenger Dan Nolte, a Democrat who has been the Lancaster…
Three Lancaster County Board races will appear on the general election ballot, including two where incumbents hope to be reelected.
Republican incumbent Pat Condon is being challenged by state Sen. Adam Morfeld, a Democrat, in the contest to be Lancaster County's top attorney.
There will be a new officeholder after the current county clerk is not seeking reelection. Republican Kris Beckenbach and Democrat Matt Hansen…
The current clerk, Troy Hawk, a Republican, is running for a third term. He is being challenged by Lin Quenzer, a Democrat, who has been the c…
Incumbent Rachel Garver of Lincoln, a Democrat, faces Republican Tracy Refior in the Lancaster County Treasurer race.
Two are on the ballot via the initiative petition process and one is a proposed constitutional amendment that was placed on the ballot by the Legislature.
Judges in Nebraska are appointed by the governor and then retained by popular vote. It is extremely rare for a sitting judge to be voted out o…
The Journal Star's Voter's Guide is available online just as the Lancaster County Election Commissioner's Office has begun mailing early voting ballots for the Nov. 8 election.
"That's not George, that's me," said Dustin Rymph. But the group behind an attack ad on George Dungan stood by the use of a pair of photos Rymph.
"I understand and I'm fully aware that my actions caused unnecessary harm to others, and I'm genuinely very, very sorry," Travis Ford said.
A former longtime Republican Douglas County sheriff has called for the Democratic nominee to drop out, saying he is unfit for the job.Â
The suspect allegedly used money from the Plattsmouth Baseball/Softball Association and Blue Lightning Select Softball Team for herself, including making a mortgage payment and buying Christmas gifts.
A federal prosecutor said in an interview as part of the investigation that followed, Bruce Quinn admitted knowing a noose would be threatening and upsetting to his co-worker.
The Journal Star editorial board continues its 2022 general election endorsements with two contests for the Nebraska Legislature and two for t…
"I want to be sure those who can't always advocate for themselves have a person in their corner fighting for them," the wife of Gov. Pete Ricketts said.
The Nov. 8 midterm election is just around the corner. Here's when you need to register to vote by in Nebraska.Â
For Lancaster County Attorney, the Journal Star editorial board endorses Adam Morfeld.
Rep. Adrian Smith is among the three Republicans vying for their party’s top spot on the House Ways and Means panel. Collectively, the trio has raised $4.1 million.
Lauren Kintner, who has served as director of the governor's policy and research office for nearly 24 years, is leaving state government effective Oct. 24.Â
The Journal Star editorial board concludes its 2022 general election endorsements in the contests for governor and the 1st Congressional District.
Election season is in full swing.
There aren’t many things that cost the same in 2022 as 2017, but a kilowatt hour from Lincoln Electric System did.
The communities of Nebraska City, Red Cloud and Hastings are to be commended.
Voters must register in-person at a local election office by 6 p.m. in order to participate in the Nov. 8 general election.Â
Democratic congressional nominee Patty Pansing Brooks said Tuesday her $1.5 million in campaign funding contains no political action committee money, but is composed of individual contributions.Â
Either side of a pair of ballot initiatives got the chance to make their final case at a public hearing held at the Capitol on Tuesday.
Legislative and business leaders say November ballot proposal will make Lincoln and other Nebraska communities more competitive in attempting to attract additional airline passenger service.
Republican Rep. Mike Flood's campaign says national forecaster estimates chances of victory in his contest with Democratic congressional nominee Patty Pansing Brooks is greater than 99 percent.
Federal prosecutors say Jaiveer Tyee and Xanthe Tabbs immediately moved $209,000 of the money, getting cashier's checks and making wire transfers to other accounts.
District 46 legislative candidates Danielle Conrad and James Michael Bowers share positions on several issues, but have highlighted their unique experiences ahead of the general election.
"I back the blue," Rep. Mike Flood said Thursday, attacking Sen. Patty Pansing Brooks' legislative record on crime, "and they need to know it."
Kirk Penner, a fierce opponent of the board reviving health education standards, faces a challenge for his seat from retired UNL professor Helen Raikes.
Lincoln has only two permanent workers who make less than $15 an hour, but it has more than 550 seasonal and temporary workers below that threshold.
Nearly 12,000 Lancaster County voters now live in the Legislature's District 2, after redistricting changed its boundaries.
Their differing views on public safety and abortion are a snapshot of the race in northeast Lincoln, where the political newcomers are starkly different choices to represent District 26.
Incumbent 1st District Rep. Mike Flood says he hopes to work with the Postal Service to try to move Lincoln's main post office, making room for development in the Haymarket.
Since the convention, contributions to the Nebraska GOP have averaged about $55,000 per month. In the 12 months before the convention, contributions averaged about $135,000 per month.Â
Democratic congressional nominee Patty Pansing Brooks of Lincoln says she is the only 1st District House candidate who would work across the aisle, pointing to Republican Rep. Mike Flood's partisanship.
Former Republican gubernatorial candidate Charles Herbster and state Sen. Julie Slama are dropping their competing defamation lawsuits.
State Sen. Adam Morfeld says he'll bring a new perspective to the Lancaster County Attorney's office, while incumbent Pat Condon says he brings 34 years of prosecutorial experience.
Republican gubernatorial nominee Jim Pillen has advocated for shifting to per-pupil funding for K-12 education in Nebraska. An analysis says that could cost some districts $270 million per year.
In the run-up to the election, the Journal Star news staff has provided dozens of preview stories on races, candidates and issues.
Democratic gubernatorial nominee Carol Blood focuses on workforce development and actions to strengthen the rural economy as key priorities for the state.
New standardized test results revealed declines in math and reading scores compared to last year, but officials say the district dodged worst of pandemic learning loss.
Republican gubernatorial nominee Jim Pillen says he would prioritize workforce development and change the formula for distribution of state aid to schools.
The girl's father arrived home Feb. 2 to find Devon Whitlow putting on his pants in an upstairs closet, according to court records.
Nebraska Gov. Pete Ricketts issued an executive order Tuesday in hopes of helping ease regional shortages of fuel.
A group of around two dozen union members wore jeans to the hearing in a sort of "silent protest," said Justin Hubly, the employee union's executive director.
Wednesday's student vote at Lincoln Public Schools allows kids to vote in crucial races, compare results and, most importantly, learn about an important civic duty.
The rights to free speech, a free press, free assembly, freedom of religion and to bear arms weren’t included in the Constitution as it was or…
A Lincoln man says he was passed over for a promotion for making internal complaints about not being allowed to report animal neglect and cruelty to local law enforcement.
Voters will have their say on enacting voter ID, but what the law ultimately looks like will be up to the 49 men and women of the Nebraska Legislature.
Democratic congressional nominee Patty Pansing Brooks said Friday that Republican Rep. Mike Flood is compiling a party-dictated partisan voting record as a member of the House.
District 28 legislative candidate Roy Christensen sees property tax reform as a priority while opponent Jane Raybould seeks more state support of public schools and criminal justice reform.
Sen. Adam Morfeld, a Democrat running for county attorney against Republican Pat Condon, said the allegations made by an unidentified woman were categorically false.
After 23 years, Dave Shively is stepping down as Lancaster county election commissioner. Serving as commissioner for more than 12 elections, Shively's last day will be Jan. 20.
While several states are bracing for conflicts with hostile poll watchers on Election Day, election officials in Nebraska don't share the same concerns.Â
Pete Ricketts' time as governor is coming to an end, but after spending over $3.8 million in the last 11 months, he will likely have an influence on the future of state leadership for years to come.
While Republicans have a firm hold on state government, attention Tuesday will be on two congressional races in eastern Nebraska, where Democrats have mounted competitive races against Republican incumbents.
Lancaster County Election Commissioner Dave Shively believes 40% of the ballots he expects to be cast in the general election have already been returned by early voters to his office.
A study into student discipline — compiled by Lincoln Public Schools and the Lincoln Police Department — will provide crucial insight and dire…
From the day they opened Robinson Elementary School and Lincoln Northwest High School, they have done exactly what they were intended to do – …