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State Overview
Capital
Lincoln
Population
1,978,379
Electoral Votes
5
Governor
Jim Pillen (Republican)
House Delegation
3 Republicans
State Leadership
Governor
Jim Pillen
RepublicanU.S. Senators
- Deb Fischer
- Pete Ricketts
House Delegation
3 Republicans
Congressional Districts: 3
State Legislature
Republicans control the unicameral legislature
Elections Snapshot
Next Major Election
November 2026 General
Electoral Votes
5
Congressional Districts
3
Latest State Articles
Local News from Nebraska
Business & Economy
Restoring the Rule of Law: How Workplace Audits Change Grand Island
Grand Island's economy shifts as federal authorities ramp up worksite audits to protect American jobs and curb illegal labor in Hall County.
Grand Island · Aug 2, 2026
Local Government
Kearney Taxpayers Demand Fiscal Restraint in City Budget Hearing
Kearney residents packed City Hall to demand property tax relief and fiscal discipline as the City Council deliberates the 2026-2027 municipal budget.
Kearney · Jul 21, 2026
Crime & Safety
Grand Island Crime Falls 12% as Police Double Down on Proactive Patrols
While some cities debate defunding police, Grand Island, Nebraska, is showing what happens when a department stays proactive: crime down 12%, calls up, and clearance rates beating the state average.
Grand Island · Jul 14, 2026
Crime & Safety
McCook Police Dismantle Theft Ring Targeting Farm Equipment Across Southwest Nebraska
A months-long investigation by McCook Police and the Nebraska State Patrol led to the arrest of five suspects connected to a theft ring that stole over $400,000 in farm equipment and machinery from ranches across southwest Nebraska.
McCook · Jul 12, 2026
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