The Lincoln City Council Districts 1, 3, and 5 Primary Election on April 7, 2026, is a nonpartisan municipal election to nominate candidates for three city council seats in Lincoln, Nebraska. Voters in these districts will select from the top two vote-getters in each district to advance to the general election, where the final council members will be chosen.
The Lincoln City Council Districts 1, 3, and 5 Primary Election on April 7, 2026, is a nonpartisan municipal election to nominate candidates for three city council seats in Lincoln, Nebraska. Voters in these districts will select from the top two vote-getters in each district to advance to the general election, where the final council members will be chosen.
To vote in the Lincoln City Council Primary, residents must be registered Nebraska voters. Registration can be completed online via the Nebraska Secretary of State’s voter portal, by mail, or in person at the Lancaster County Election Office. Early voting begins March 30 and runs through April 6, with Election Day voting on April 7 at assigned polling places; voters must present a valid photo ID such as a Nebraska driver’s license, state ID, or passport.