2026 Nebraska Attorney General election

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2026 Nebraska Attorney General election

November 3, 2026
 
Nominee Mike Hilgers Jocelyn Brasher
Party Republican Democratic

Incumbent Attorney General

Mike Hilgers
Republican



The 2026 Nebraska Attorney General election will take place on November 3, 2026, to elect the attorney general of Nebraska. Incumbent Republican attorney general Mike Hilgers, who was elected in 2022 with 69.7% of the vote, is seeking re-election for a second term. Primary elections were held on May 12, 2026.

Republican primary

Candidates

Nominee

Results

Republican primary
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Mike Hilgers (incumbent) 161,220 100.0
Total votes 161,220 100.0

Democratic primary

Candidates

Nominee

  • Jocelyn Brasher, former assistant attorney general[2]

Results

Democratic primary
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Jocelyn Brasher 111,939 100.0
Total votes 111,939 100.0

General election

Predictions

Source Ranking As of
Sabato's Crystal Ball[3] Safe R August 21, 2025

See also

References

  1. Wendling, Zach (May 8, 2025). "Nebraska attorney general steps up medical cannabis opposition, regulatory bill awaits debate". Nebraska Examiner. Retrieved April 2, 2026.
  2. Porter, Chase. "Nebraska Democrats Back First Attorney General Candidate in Over 10 Years". KLIN - News/Talk 1400. Retrieved April 2, 2026.
  3. "State Attorneys General: The Top Races to be "Top Cop"". Sabato's Crystal Ball. August 21, 2025. Retrieved September 18, 2025.

Official campaign websites