Nebraska’s fall 2026 ballot has been certified after a year marked by lawsuits, petition scrutiny, and numerous challenges affecting candidates, parties, and ballot measures.

The final November 3 general election ballot was verified by Secretary of State, confirming petitions and filings across statewide races.

Despite certification, several lawsuits remain before the Nebraska Supreme Court related to ballot access and pending cases from the past year.

A constitutional amendment referred by the Legislature would expand term limits for state lawmakers from two to three consecutive terms.

Another proposed amendment seeks to broaden legislative term limits, increasing the number of terms lawmakers may serve.

In-person early voting runs from October 5 through the day before Election Day.

Three statewide ballot measures are on the ballot: two on online sports betting and one addressing sex-based participation rules for K‑12 and collegiate sports, with another amendment proposing expanded legislative term limits.

Investigations are underway into potential fraudulent signatures on three statewide measures—two on online sports betting and one to enshrine a transgender sports participation ban—along with scrutiny of three Lincoln charter amendments.

Numerous lawsuits involving the major parties, overseas voters, and medical cannabis laws have produced rulings or ongoing challenges affecting ballot validity.

Lincoln city charter amendments to limit council terms, align elections, and adjust voting eligibility were ordered by the Nebraska Supreme Court to appear on the November ballot.

The Nebraska Examiner will publish a General Election Voter Guide next week to supplement the existing primary-election guidance.

Despite fraud allegations and legal disputes surrounding measures and signatures, the ballot and election process proceeds toward November.