Incumbents Face Nebraska Filing Deadline

Candidates have until Tuesday to file for county and city offices ahead of the primary election.

Published on Feb. 11, 2026

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The filing deadline for incumbents in the upcoming Nebraska primary election is this Tuesday, February 18, 2026. Non-incumbents have until March 2 to file. Candidates for county and city offices must submit the proper paperwork and fees to the county clerk's office. Several incumbents have already filed, including for county commissioner, assessor, clerk, district court clerk, sheriff, and treasurer positions, as well as city mayor and council seats in Superior and Nelson.

Why it matters

The filing deadlines mark an important milestone in the election cycle, as candidates solidify their candidacies and voters begin to learn about the choices on their primary ballots. Incumbent filings provide insight into who is seeking to retain their positions, while open seats create opportunities for new candidates to emerge.

The details

The filing process varies slightly for different offices, with county partisan candidates needing to submit an accountability and disclosure Statement of Financial Interest form. City candidates must bring a filing fee receipt from the city clerk. General election filings will be accepted at the county clerk's office prior to the July 15 deadline for incumbents and the August 3 deadline for non-incumbents.

  • The filing deadline for incumbents is this Tuesday, February 18, 2026.
  • The filing deadline for non-incumbents is March 2, 2026.
  • The general election filing deadline for incumbents is July 15, 2026.
  • The general election filing deadline for non-incumbents is August 3, 2026.

The players

Carrie Miller

Nuckolls County election officer.

Jerry Grove

Candidate for Nuckolls County commissioner district 1.

Tim Zikmund

Candidate for Nuckolls County commissioner district 2.

Samantha Haba

Candidate for Nuckolls County assessor.

Lana Svoboda

Candidate for Nuckolls County district court clerk.

Brad Baker

Candidate for Nuckolls County sheriff.

Tami Sharp

Candidate for Nuckolls County treasurer.

Rick Disney

Incumbent candidate for Superior mayor.

Rodney Rogers

Incumbent candidate for Superior city council, third district.

Zach Dressman

Incumbent candidate for Superior airport authority.

Christopher Corman

Candidate for Nelson mayor.

Krista Tatro

Incumbent candidate for Superior School Board.

Matt Bargen

Incumbent candidate for Superior School Board.

Brad Biltoft

Incumbent candidate for Superior School Board.

Alicia Kucera

Incumbent candidate for Lawrence-Nelson School Board.

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What they’re saying

“While the Nebraska primary election is about three months away, the filing deadline for incumbents is this coming Tuesday.”

— Carrie Miller, Nuckolls County election officer (The Superior Express)

What’s next

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The takeaway

The upcoming filing deadlines are an important milestone in the Nebraska election cycle, as candidates solidify their candidacies and voters begin to learn about the choices on their primary ballots. The incumbent filings provide insight into who is seeking to retain their positions, while open seats create opportunities for new candidates to emerge.