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U.S. House District 3 General

Election Date:November 3, 2026Register by:October 16, 2026
Current holder:Adrian Smith(Republican)

The 2026 U.S. House District 3 General Election in Nebraska will determine the representative for the state's 3rd congressional district in the U.S. House of Representatives. This district covers most of western and central Nebraska, including rural areas and cities such as Grand Island, Kearney, and North Platte. The winner will serve a two-year term in the 119th Congress beginning January 2027.

About This Race

The 2026 U.S. House District 3 General Election in Nebraska will determine the representative for the state's 3rd congressional district in the U.S. House of Representatives. This district covers most of western and central Nebraska, including rural areas and cities such as Grand Island, Kearney, and North Platte. The winner will serve a two-year term in the 119th Congress beginning January 2027.

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Important Dates

Election Date
November 3, 2026
Registration Deadline
October 16, 2026
Early Voting Starts
October 3, 2026
Early Voting Ends
November 2, 2026

How to Vote

To vote in Nebraska, residents must register by October 16, 2026, either online via the Nebraska Secretary of State's website, by mail, or in person at a county election office. Early voting begins October 3, 2026, and runs through November 2, 2026, allowing voters to cast ballots in person at designated locations or by mail-in absentee ballot. On Election Day, November 3, 2026, polls are open from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM Central Time, and voters must present a valid photo ID such as a Nebraska driver's license, state ID, passport, or military ID.

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Incumbent
Republican

Adrian Smith

U.S. Representative for Nebraska's 3rd Congressional District

Biography

Adrian Smith is the incumbent U.S. Representative for Nebraska's 3rd District, first elected in 2006. A member of the Republican Party, he serves on the House Ways and Means Committee and has focused on agricultural policy, tax reform, and rural broadband expansion. He is seeking re-election to continue representing Nebraska's rural interests in Congress.

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Democratic

Daniel E. Welch

U.S. Representative for Nebraska's 3rd Congressional District

Biography

Daniel E. Welch is a former public school teacher and small business owner from Grand Island, Nebraska, running as a Democrat to challenge incumbent Adrian Smith. He emphasizes strengthening public education, expanding healthcare access, and supporting family farms and renewable energy initiatives in rural Nebraska. Welch is advocating for a new direction focused on economic opportunity and community resilience.

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