Secretary of State
November 3, 2026 · Nebraska · Statewide · general
How do we calculate vote impact?
Vote impact = representation (how much weight one vote carries here, the smaller the district's population, the higher the representation) + decisiveness (how likely this race is to be close, based on past results and number of candidates).
Representation: High · 70 out of 100
Smaller districts give each vote more weight, and this district is small for its type. About 1,978,707 people live here.
score = 100 × ln(largest population ÷ this district's) ÷ ln(largest ÷ smallest), rounded to 2 decimals = 100 × ln(39,287,377 ÷ 1,978,707) ÷ ln(39,287,377 ÷ 582,397) = 70.96, comparing all statewide districts nationwide (grades: 66+ high, 33+ average, otherwise low)
Decisiveness: Unknown
No past results for this contest yet.
High representation + unknown decisiveness → High vote impact.
Some data is missing, so this rating is based on partial information and capped at "High".
Secretary of State is responsible for:
- Running state elections and certifying the results
- Keeping official state records and documents
- Registering businesses that operate in the state
Affected Areas: Anti-Corruption, Government Efficiency, Election Integrity, Data Privacy, Civil Rights
Candidates
Sarah J. Slattery
Democratic · declared
Democratic nominee for Nebraska Secretary of State in 2026. A chef and small-business owner from Plattsmouth.
Scott Petersen
Republican · declared
Republican nominee for Nebraska Secretary of State in 2026. Omaha business owner who defeated incumbent Bob Evnen in the GOP primary, campaigning on election transparency and modernization.
Election sources
Source: en.wikipedia.org
Source: thegreenpapers.com