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Lincoln Mayor Primary

Election Date:April 7, 2026Register by:March 15, 2026
Current holder:Leirion Gaylor Baird(Democratic)

The Lincoln Mayor Primary election on April 7, 2026, is a municipal election in Lincoln, Nebraska, to select the Democratic and Republican nominees for mayor of the city. The winner of the primary will advance to the general election to serve a four-year term as chief executive of Nebraska's second-largest city.

About This Race

The Lincoln Mayor Primary election on April 7, 2026, is a municipal election in Lincoln, Nebraska, to select the Democratic and Republican nominees for mayor of the city. The winner of the primary will advance to the general election to serve a four-year term as chief executive of Nebraska's second-largest city.

Candidates

Important Dates

Election Date
April 7, 2026
Registration Deadline
March 15, 2026
Early Voting Starts
March 18, 2026
Early Voting Ends
April 6, 2026

How to Vote

To vote in the Lincoln Mayor Primary, Nebraska residents must be registered by March 15, 2026, either online through the Nebraska Secretary of State's voter portal, by mail, or in person at their county election office. Voters can cast ballots in person at their designated polling place on April 7, 2026, during early voting from March 18 to April 6, or by requesting an absentee ballot by March 31; a valid photo ID is required for in-person voting.

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Incumbent
Democratic

Leirion Gaylor Baird

Mayor of Lincoln

Biography

Leirion Gaylor Baird is the incumbent Mayor of Lincoln, Nebraska, first elected in 2019 and re-elected in 2022. A former city council member and nonprofit leader, she is seeking re-election to continue her work on infrastructure, public safety, and climate resilience initiatives.

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Republican

Suzanne Geist

Mayor of Lincoln

Biography

Suzanne Geist is a member of the Lincoln City Council representing District 3 and a former legislative aide with over a decade of experience in local government. She is running to bring fiscal responsibility and neighborhood-focused development to the mayor's office.

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