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U.S. House District 3 Primary

Election Date:May 12, 2026Register by:April 25, 2026
Current holder:Adrian Smith(Republican)

The U.S. House District 3 Primary in Nebraska is a federal primary election held on May 12, 2026, to select the Republican and Democratic nominees for the U.S. House of Representatives from Nebraska's 3rd congressional district. This district covers the western and panhandle regions of Nebraska and is currently represented by Republican Adrian Smith.

About This Race

The U.S. House District 3 Primary in Nebraska is a federal primary election held on May 12, 2026, to select the Republican and Democratic nominees for the U.S. House of Representatives from Nebraska's 3rd congressional district. This district covers the western and panhandle regions of Nebraska and is currently represented by Republican Adrian Smith.

Candidates

Important Dates

Election Date
May 12, 2026
Registration Deadline
April 25, 2026
Early Voting Starts
April 27, 2026
Early Voting Ends
May 11, 2026

How to Vote

Nebraska voters can register to vote online through the Nebraska Secretary of State's voter portal, by mail, or in person at county election offices. The registration deadline is April 25, 2026. Voters may vote early in person starting April 27 through May 11, or request an absentee ballot by mail; valid photo ID is required for in-person voting.

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Incumbent
Republican

Adrian Smith

U.S. House of Representatives District 3

Biography

Adrian Smith is the incumbent U.S. Representative for Nebraska's 3rd Congressional District, first elected in 2006. He serves on the House Ways and Means Committee and is seeking re-election to advocate for rural Nebraska interests, tax reform, and agricultural policy.

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Democratic

David J. Else

U.S. House of Representatives District 3

Biography

David J. Else is a former public school educator and nonprofit administrator from Scottsbluff, Nebraska, running to bring greater investment in rural healthcare, education, and infrastructure to Nebraska's 3rd District. He emphasizes restoring federal support for struggling rural communities.

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