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Lincoln Mayor Primary

Election Date:April 4, 2028Register by:March 17, 2028
Current holder:Leirion Gaylor Baird(Democratic)

The Lincoln Mayor Primary election on April 4, 2028, will determine the Democratic and Republican nominees for mayor of Lincoln, Nebraska. The winner will face off in the general election to lead the city, which is the state's second-largest and home to the University of Nebraska.

About This Race

The Lincoln Mayor Primary election on April 4, 2028, will determine the Democratic and Republican nominees for mayor of Lincoln, Nebraska. The winner will face off in the general election to lead the city, which is the state's second-largest and home to the University of Nebraska.

Candidates

Important Dates

Election Date
April 4, 2028
Registration Deadline
March 17, 2028
Early Voting Starts
March 20, 2028
Early Voting Ends
April 2, 2028

How to Vote

To vote in the Lincoln Mayor Primary, Nebraska residents must be registered voters and can register online, by mail, or in person through the Nebraska Secretary of State. On Election Day, voters can cast ballots at their assigned polling place from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM CT, and must present a valid photo ID such as a Nebraska driver's license, state ID, passport, or military ID.

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Incumbent
Democratic

Leirion Gaylor Baird

Mayor of Lincoln

Biography

Leirion Gaylor Baird is the incumbent mayor of Lincoln, first elected in 2019 and re-elected in 2023. A former city council member and business owner, she is running for re-election to continue her focus on infrastructure, public safety, and economic growth in Lincoln.

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Republican

Cynde Lamm

Mayor of Lincoln

Biography

Cynde Lamm is a Lincoln-based small business owner and community volunteer who has served on the Lincoln Airport Authority board. She is running for mayor to bring fiscal conservatism and private-sector experience to city hall, emphasizing lower taxes and streamlined government.

Campaign Website

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