NE-3 — U.S. House: the 2026 race

4 challengers were on the ballot.

• Adrian Smith (Republican), holds the seat: On the November ballot: awaiting result
• MacEy Budke (Independent): On the November ballot: awaiting result – Nebraska Working People line
• Mark Cohen (Independent): On the November ballot: awaiting result
• Becky Kelly Stille (Democrat): On the November ballot: awaiting result

Also on the November ballot, per the Nebraska Secretary of State, Final Statewide General Candidate List, November 3, 2026 General Election (9/11/2026), with no FEC filing over $5,000 and so no profile here: David J. Else (Legal Marijuana NOW).

1 no longer in this race — lost the primary, withdrew, or were not on the primary ballot:

• David P. Huebner (Republican): Lost the 2026 primary

Where each stands: per Wikipedia's election results page.

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