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U.S. House District 3 Primary

Election Date:May 9, 2028Register by:May 7, 2028
Current holder:Adrian Smith(Republican)

The 2028 U.S. House District 3 Primary in Nebraska will be held on May 9, 2028, to select each major party's nominee for the U.S. House of Representatives from Nebraska's 3rd congressional district. The district covers the western and central portions of the state, including cities such as North Platte, Scottsbluff, and Kearney.

About This Race

The 2028 U.S. House District 3 Primary in Nebraska will be held on May 9, 2028, to select each major party's nominee for the U.S. House of Representatives from Nebraska's 3rd congressional district. The district covers the western and central portions of the state, including cities such as North Platte, Scottsbluff, and Kearney.

Candidates

Important Dates

Election Date
May 9, 2028
Registration Deadline
May 7, 2028
Early Voting Starts
April 26, 2028
Early Voting Ends
May 3, 2028

How to Vote

Nebraska residents can register to vote online through the Nebraska Secretary of State's website, by mail, or in person at their county election office. Voters must present a valid photo ID at the polls, such as a Nebraska driver's license, state ID, passport, or military ID. Early voting is available in-person at designated locations starting 14 days before Election Day, and absentee ballots by mail must be requested by the Friday before the election and received by close of polls on Election Day.

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Incumbent
Republican

Adrian Smith

U.S. House of Representatives, Nebraska District 3

Biography

Adrian Smith is the incumbent U.S. Representative for Nebraska's 3rd congressional district, having served since 2007. A Republican from Gering, he is running for re-election to continue advocating for agricultural interests, tax reform, and rural infrastructure development in western Nebraska.

Campaign Website
DJ
Democratic

David J. Else

U.S. House of Representatives, Nebraska District 3

Biography

David J. Else is a retired educator and veterans' advocate from North Platte, Nebraska, running as a Democrat to challenge incumbent Adrian Smith. He is campaigning on expanding access to rural healthcare, improving public education funding, and supporting veterans' benefits and services in the district.

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