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Lincoln Mayor General

Election Date:May 9, 2028Register by:April 19, 2028
Current holder:Leirion Gaylor Baird(Democratic)

The Lincoln Mayor General election is a municipal election held on May 9, 2028, to select the mayor of Lincoln, Nebraska. The mayor serves as the chief executive officer of the city, responsible for overseeing city operations, implementing policies, and representing Lincoln in regional and state affairs.

About This Race

The Lincoln Mayor General election is a municipal election held on May 9, 2028, to select the mayor of Lincoln, Nebraska. The mayor serves as the chief executive officer of the city, responsible for overseeing city operations, implementing policies, and representing Lincoln in regional and state affairs.

Candidates

Important Dates

Election Date
May 9, 2028
Registration Deadline
April 19, 2028
Early Voting Starts
April 22, 2028
Early Voting Ends
May 8, 2028

How to Vote

To vote in the Lincoln Mayor General election, residents must be registered to vote in Nebraska by the registration deadline. Voters can cast their ballot in person on Election Day at their assigned polling place, during the early voting period at designated vote centers, or by requesting and returning an absentee ballot by mail. Valid photo ID is required for in-person voting, and first-time voters who registered by mail may need to provide additional identification.

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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 2023. A former Lancaster County Commissioner and community advocate, she is running for re-election to continue her work on infrastructure, public safety, climate resilience, and affordable housing initiatives in Lincoln.

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Republican

Cyndi Lamm

Mayor of Lincoln

Biography

Cyndi Lamm is a Lincoln-based small business owner and former Lincoln City Council member who served from 2015 to 2023. She is running for mayor to promote fiscal responsibility, support local businesses, improve street maintenance, and enhance neighborhood safety through increased police presence and community engagement.

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