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Congressional Races: Democrat Denise Powell flipped Nebraska’s 2nd District, becoming the first woman and Latina to represent it. Republicans held the other seats: Pete Ricketts won a full Senate term, Adrian Smith was reelected, and Mike Flood secured a third term after challenger Chris Backemeyer conceded. State Government: Gov. Jim Pillen won a second term over Lynne Walz, while Republican Joe Johnson captured Legislative District 41. The results came as Democrats won control of Congress nationally. Ballot Measures: Nebraska voters approved Initiative 442, enshrining restrictions on transgender athletes in the state constitution, and rejected measures to legalize online sports betting. Hall County voters also appeared to keep their independent Weed District Board, rejecting a proposal to transfer its powers to county commissioners.

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Oct. 27, 2026

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Nebraskans say "No" to extending legislative term limits from two four-year terms to three and "Yes" to not allowing sports gambling

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Publication Location	United States, Nebraska, Norfolk
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Nebraska voters enshrine trans sports discrimination in state constitution

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Owned By	Michael Kelley & Joe Lovejoy through Equal Pride & Pride Media
Year Founded	1967
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Publication Location	United States, California, Los Angeles
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Nebraska independent loses Senate race after strong fall showing

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Owned By	Smith Family through Sinclair Broadcast Group
Year Founded	1952
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Domain Registration Year	1996
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, Indiana, Mishawaka
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Nebraska voters say no to mobile sports betting

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Owned By	Comcast Corporation (The Vanguard Group & BlackRock, Largest Shareholders) through NBC Universal LLC
Year Founded	1939
Website	www.nbcsports.com
Domain Registration Year	1996
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, Connecticut, Stamford
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Nebraska: And The Winner Is

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Year Founded	2025
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ELECTION COVERAGE: Democrats Win Control of the House

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Year Founded	1960
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Domain Registration Year	1995
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Publication Location	United States, Virginia, Virginia Beach
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ELECTION RECAP: Pitts Wins Bid to Become Lancaster County Sheriff

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Owned By	Jeff Warshaw & Michael O. Driscoll through Connoisseur Media LLC
Year Founded	1976
Website	www.kibz.com
Domain Registration Year	1997
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, Nebraska, Lincoln
Owner Country	United States

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Nebraska Extension Hosting Meeting on ARC, PLC Ahead of Enrollment Deadline

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Ainsworth Star-Journal - Nebraska

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Owned By	Clint & Katie Painter, Graig & Stephanie Kinzie and Kirk & Chelsea Peterson
Year Founded	1880
Website	www.ainsworthnews.com
Domain Registration Year	1999
Access Type	paid
Publication Location	United States, Nebraska, Ainsworth
Owner Country	United States

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