On Thursday, Respect Nebraska Voters – a coalition of Nebraska community members, advocates and supporters – filed language with the Secretary of State’s office for a ballot measure that further protects voter-approved initiatives and provides additional,

Hilgers pointed to efforts by foreign billionaires to funnel money into statewide ballot initiatives illegally, which he has challenged in court.

Nebraska independent Dan Osborn is again challenging a Republican senator in the deep-red state. He may be in for a different race this time.

The Respect Nebraska Voters Coalition is advocating for a change in the state constitution to require a four-fifths majority in the legislature to alter voter-approved initiatives.

Nebraska congressional candidate and Omaha State Sen. John Cavanaugh is confident Democrats can minimize impact of potentially losing his legislative seat by winning other races in 2026.

NEBRASKA ELECTS ITS FIRST EVER KID GOVERNOR TODAY, A FIFTH GRADER AT MEADOWS ELEMENTARY IN RALSTON WAS VOTED TO REPRESENT CLASSROOMS NATIONWIDE. KETV NEWSWATCH SEVEN’S PETE CUDDIHY SPOKE WITH THE STUDENT TO FIND OUT HER PRIORITIES.

The endorsement comes months earlier than the last time Osborn ran for Congress against GOP U.S. Sen. Deb Fisher in 2024.

State Sen. Merv Riepe of Ralston, a known swing vote, confirmed he will seek re-election to the Nebraska Legislature in 2026.