Nemaha County Clerk releases official election results. See the latest vote totals, key races, and final outcomes from the county’s official report.
Nemaha County Primary Election Results — May 12, 2026
Election Statistics
| Category | Total |
|---|---|
| Registered Voters | 4,473 |
| Ballots Cast | 1,633 |
| Voter Turnout | 36.51% |
| Republican Turnout | 43.13% |
| Democratic Turnout | 38.98% |
| Libertarian Turnout | 21.43% |
| Legal Marijuana NOW Turnout | 16.67% |
| Nonpartisan Turnout | 16.50% |
Source: Nemaha County Official Results
Republican Primary Results
U.S. Senate
| Candidate | Votes |
|---|---|
| Pete Ricketts | 881 |
| Debb Axtell Schultz | 92 |
| Todd Knobel | 90 |
| Mac Stevens | 27 |
| Eric Mortimore | 26 |
| Write-ins | 6 |
U.S. House District 3
| Candidate | Votes |
|---|---|
| Adrian Smith | 792 |
| David P. Huebner | 317 |
| Write-ins | 4 |
Governor
| Candidate | Votes |
|---|---|
| Jim Pillen | 701 |
| Gary L. Rogge | 163 |
| John Walz | 104 |
| Sheila J. Korth-Focken | 67 |
| Jacy Todd | 27 |
| Sal Holguin | 18 |
| Write-ins | 1 |
Secretary of State
| Candidate | Votes |
|---|---|
| Scott Petersen | 607 |
| Bob Evnen | 402 |
| Write-ins | 9 |
State Treasurer
| Candidate | Votes |
|---|---|
| Joey Spellerberg | 895 |
| Write-ins | 13 |
Attorney General
| Candidate | Votes |
|---|---|
| Mike Hilgers | 915 |
| Write-ins | 13 |
State Auditor
| Candidate | Votes |
|---|---|
| Mike Foley | 942 |
| Write-ins | 11 |
Nemaha County Attorney
| Candidate | Votes |
|---|---|
| Seth W. Hawkins | 734 |
| Angelo M. Ligouri | 388 |
| Write-ins | 4 |
County Commissioner District 3
| Candidate | Votes |
|---|---|
| Kim Buchmeier | 235 |
| Michael J. Weiss | 201 |
| Marvin D. Bohling | 50 |
| Philip Gerdes | 21 |
Democratic Primary Results
U.S. Senate
| Candidate | Votes |
|---|---|
| Cindy Burbank | 232 |
| William J. Forbes | 59 |
| Write-ins | 7 |
U.S. House District 3
| Candidate | Votes |
|---|---|
| Becky Kelly Stille | 254 |
| Write-ins | 6 |
Governor
| Candidate | Votes |
|---|---|
| Lynne Walz | 245 |
| Larry Marvin | 50 |
| Write-ins | 1 |
Secretary of State
| Candidate | Votes |
|---|---|
| Sarah J. Slattery | 246 |
| Lee M. Cimfel | 37 |
| Write-ins | 2 |
State Treasurer
| Candidate | Votes |
|---|---|
| Daniel Ebers | 266 |
| Write-ins | 3 |
Attorney General
| Candidate | Votes |
|---|---|
| Jocelyn Brasher | 263 |
| Write-ins | 2 |
Auburn Mayor Race
| Candidate | Votes |
|---|---|
| Stephanie Holmes | 433 |
| Chris Erickson | 286 |
| Allen E. Lindon | 60 |
| Gary Nerison | 22 |
| Write-ins | 6 |
Theresa Westfall Recall Election
| Vote | Total |
|---|---|
| No, against removal | 66 |
| Yes, for removal | 42 |
