Candidate Information

Candidates for federal and state offices must file with the Nebraska Secretary of State's Office, Election Division, 301 S. 13th Street, Suite 410, Lincoln, NE 68508. Phone (402) 471-2555. The filing fees for these offices are paid to the Nebraska Secretary of State. Federal and state office filings also require the filing of a financial interest form with the Nebraska Accountability and Disclosure Commission. For more on state requirements, go to the Nebraska Accountability and Disclosure Commission web site at Nebraska Accountability and Disclosure Commission. For more on federal requirements, go to the Federal Election Commission web site.

Candidates for local races in Hall County must file with the Hall County Election Commission's office, 200 S. Sycamore St., Suite 8, Grand Island, NE. Phone (308) 385-5085. The filing fees for county offices are paid to the Hall County Election Commission. The filing fees for city or village offices are paid to the respective city or village with a receipt provided to the Hall County Election Commission at the time of filing. Candidates for county offices must also file a financial interest form with the Nebraska Accountability and Disclosure Commission.

Filing opens January 5, 2026.  Below are the unofficial filing deadlines. Filing deadlines will become official at the end of 2025.

The filing deadlines are:

Here is the unofficial listing of offices in Hall County and qualifications for the 2026 primary and general elections.

FEDERAL

U.S. House of Representatives – Third District

• Partisan race
• Two-year term
  • Filing fee is $1,740 payable to the Nebraska Secretary of State.
  • File with Nebraska Secretary of State, 301 S. 13^th, Suite 410, PO Box 94608, Lincoln, NE, 68509. Phone (402) 471-2554 or Nebraska Secretary of State - Information for candidates
  • Must be at least 25 years old. Must be a U.S. citizen for nine years and a resident of the state when elected.
  • Salary is $174,000 a year.

 

STATE

Governor/Lt. Gov.

• Partisan race
• Four-year term
• Filing fee is $1,050 payable to the Nebraska Secretary of State.
• File with Nebraska Secretary of State, Elections Division, 301 S. 13^th, Suite 410, PO Box 94608, Lincoln, NE, 68509. Phone (402) 471-2555 or Nebraska Secretary of State - Information for candidates
• Must be at least 30 years old. Must be a U.S. citizen and a resident of the state for five years.
• Salary is $105,000 for governor and $75,000 for lieutenant governor a year.

 

Secretary of State

• Partisan race
• Four-year term
• Filing fee is $850 payable to the Nebraska Secretary of State.
• File with Nebraska Secretary of State, Elections Division, 301 S. 13^th, Suite 410, PO Box 94608, Lincoln, NE, 68509. Phone (402) 471-2555 or Nebraska Secretary of State - Information for candidates
• Must be a registered voter.
• Salary is $85,000 a year.

 

Attorney General

• Partisan race
• Four-year term
• Filing fee is $950 payable to the Nebraska Secretary of State.
• File with Nebraska Secretary of State, Elections Division, 301 S. 13^th, Suite 410, PO Box 94608, Lincoln, NE, 68509. Phone (402) 471-2555 or Nebraska Secretary of State - Information for candidates
• Must be a registered voter.
• Salary is $95,000 a year.

 

Treasurer

• Partisan race
• Four-year term
• Filing fee is $850 payable to the Nebraska Secretary of State.
• File with Nebraska Secretary of State, Elections Division, 301 S. 13^th, Suite 410, PO Box 94608, Lincoln, NE, 68509. Phone (402) 471-2555 or Nebraska Secretary of State - Information for candidates
• Must be a registered voter.
• Salary is $85,000 a year.

 

Auditor

• Partisan race
• Four-year term
• Filing fee is $850 payable to the Nebraska Secretary of State.
• File with Nebraska Secretary of State, Elections Division, 301 S. 13^th, Suite 410, PO Box 94608, Lincoln, NE, 68509. Phone (402) 471-2555 or Nebraska Secretary of State - Information for candidates
• Must be a registered voter.
• Salary is $85,000 a year.

 

Public Service Commission – District 5 seat

• Partisan race
• Six-year term
• Filing fee is $750 payable to the Nebraska Secretary of State.
• File with Nebraska Secretary of State, Elections Division, 301 S. 13^th, Suite 410, PO Box 94608, Lincoln, NE, 68509. Phone (402) 471-2555 or Nebraska Secretary of State - Information for candidates
• Must be a registered voter.
• Salary is $75,000 a year.

               

Legislature- District 34 (all even-numbered districts are up for election in 2026)

• Nonpartisan race
• Four-year term
• Filing fee is $120 payable to the Nebraska Secretary of State.
• File with Nebraska Secretary of State, Elections Division, 301 S. 13^th, Suite 410, PO Box 94608, Lincoln, NE, 68509. Phone (402) 471-2555 or Nebraska Secretary of State - Information for candidates
• Must be at least 21 years old, a registered voter and a resident of the district for one year.
• Salary is $12,000 a year.

 

State Board of Education – District 6

• Nonpartisan race
• Four-year term
• Filing fee is $25 payable to the Nebraska Secretary of State.
• File with Nebraska Secretary of State, Elections Division, 301 S. 13^th, Suite 410, PO Box 94608, Lincoln, NE, 68509. Phone (402) 471-2555 or Nebraska Secretary of State - Information for candidates
• Must be a registered voter, a US citizen, a Nebraska resident for six months and a resident in the district for at least six months preceding election. A State Board of Education member cannot be actively engaged in the teaching profession, a state office holder, or on a state board or commission unless it is advisory only.
• No salary.

 

Educational Service Unit No. 9 – District 1 seat

• Nonpartisan race
• Four-year term
• No filing fee.
• File with Nebraska Secretary of State, Elections Division, 301 S. 13^th, Suite 410, PO Box 94608, Lincoln, NE, 68509. Phone (402) 471-2555 or Nebraska Secretary of State - Information for candidates
• Must be a registered voter and a resident of the district.
• No salary.

 

Educational Service Unit No. 10 – District 1, 3 and 5 seats

• Nonpartisan race
• Four-year term
• No filing fee.
• File with Nebraska Secretary of State, Elections Division, 301 S. 13^th, Suite 410, PO Box 94608, Lincoln, NE, 68509. Phone (402) 471-2555 or Nebraska Secretary of State - Information for candidates
• Must be a registered voter and a resident of the district.
• No salary.

 

Central Platte Natural Resources District – District 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 and at-large

• Nonpartisan race
• Four-year term
• No filing fee.
• File with Nebraska Secretary of State, Elections Division, 301 S. 13^th, Suite 410, PO Box 94608, Lincoln, NE, 68509. Phone (402) 471-2555 or Nebraska Secretary of State - Information for candidates
• Must be a registered voter and a resident of the district.
• No salary.

 

Lower Loup Natural Resources District – Third Subdistrict and two at-large

• Nonpartisan race
• Four-year term
• No filing fee.
• File with Nebraska Secretary of State, Elections Division, 301 S. 13^th, Suite 410, PO Box 94608, Lincoln, NE, 68509. Phone (402) 471-2555 or Nebraska Secretary of State - Information for candidates
• Must be a registered voter and a resident of the district.
• No salary.

 

Nebraska Public Power District Board of Directors– Division 2

• Nonpartisan race
• Six-year term
• $25 filing fee.
• File with Nebraska Secretary of State, Elections Division, 301 S. 13^th, Suite 410, PO Box 94608, Lincoln, NE, 68509. Phone (402) 471-2555 or Nebraska Secretary of State - Information for candidates
• Must be a registered voter and a resident of the district for one year.

 

Central Community College Board of Directors – District 4

• Nonpartisan race
• Four-year term
• No filing fee.
• File with Nebraska Secretary of State, Elections Division 301 S. 13^th, Suite 410, PO Box 94608, Lincoln, NE, 68509. Phone (402) 471-2555 or Nebraska Secretary of State - Information for candidates
• Must be a registered voter and live within the district.
• No salary.

 

HALL COUNTY

County Attorney

• Partisan race
• Four-year term
• Filing fee is $1,427 payable to the Hall County Election Commission.
• File with the Hall County Election Office, 200 S. Sycamore St., Suite 8, Grand Island, NE 68801. Phone (308) 385-5085.
• Must be a registered voter in Nebraska. Term of office begins January 7, 2027.
• Must be an attorney and provide license number at filing.
• Must file a Statement of Financial Interests (form C-1) with the Nebraska Accountability and Disclosure Commission. Form available here Nebraska Accountability and Disclosure Commission - Forms
• Salary in 2026 is $145,596.41.

 

Assessor/Register of Deeds

• Partisan race
• Four-year term
• Filing fee is $1,097 payable to the Hall County Election Commission.
• File with the Hall County Election Office, 200 S. Sycamore St., Suite 8, Grand Island, NE 68801. Phone (308) 385-5085.
• Must be a registered voter and reside within the county by the time you take office January 7, 2027.
• Must have a county assessor certification.
• Must file a Statement of Financial Interests (form C-1) with the Nebraska Accountability and Disclosure Commission. Form available here Nebraska Accountability and Disclosure Commission - Forms
• Salary in 2026 is $111,866.65.

 

Treasurer

• Partisan race
• Four-year term
• Filing fee is $1,003 payable to the Hall County Election Commission.
• File with the Hall County Election Office, 200 S. Sycamore St., Suite 8, Grand Island, NE 68801. Phone (308) 385-5085.
• Must be a registered voter and reside within the county by the time you take office January 7, 2027.
• Must file a Statement of Financial Interests (form C-1) with the Nebraska Accountability and Disclosure Commission. Form available here Nebraska Accountability and Disclosure Commission - Forms
• Salary in 2026 is $102,320.96.

 

County Clerk

• Partisan race
• Four-year term
• Filing fee is $1,003 payable to the Hall County Election Commission.
• File with the Hall County Election Office, 200 S. Sycamore St., Suite 8, Grand Island, NE 68801. Phone (308) 385-5085.
• Must be a registered voter and reside within the county by the time you take office January 7, 2027.
• Must file a Statement of Financial Interests (form C-1) with the Nebraska Accountability and Disclosure Commission. Form available here Nebraska Accountability and Disclosure Commission - Forms
• Salary in 2026 is $102,320.96.

 

Clerk of the District Court

• Partisan race
• Four-year term
• Filing fee is $1,003 payable to the Hall County Election Commission.
• File with the Hall County Election Office, 200 S. Sycamore St., Suite 8, Grand Island, NE 68801. Phone (308) 385-5085.
• Must be a registered voter and reside within the county by the time you take office January 7, 2027.
• Must file a Statement of Financial Interests (form C-1) with the Nebraska Accountability and Disclosure Commission. Form available here Nebraska Accountability and Disclosure Commission - Forms
• Salary in 2026 is $102,320.96.

 

Sheriff

• Partisan race
• Four-year term
• Filing fee is $1,285 payable to the Hall County Election Commission.
• File with the Hall County Election Office, 200 S. Sycamore St., Suite 8, Grand Island, NE 68801. Phone (308) 385-5085.
• Must be a registered voter and reside within the county by the time you take office January 7, 2027.
• Must have a Nebraska Law Enforcement Certification.
• Must file a Statement of Financial Interests (form C-1) with the Nebraska Accountability and Disclosure Commission. Form available here Nebraska Accountability and Disclosure Commission - Forms
• Salary in 2026 is $131,105.66.

 

Surveyor

• Partisan race
• Four-year term
• Filing fee is $1,003 payable to the Hall County Election Commission.
• File with the Hall County Election Office, 200 S. Sycamore St., Suite 8, Grand Island, NE 68801. Phone (308) 385-5085.
• Must be a registered voter and reside within the county by the time you take office January 7, 2027.
• Must have a Nebraska surveyor’s license.
• Must file a Statement of Financial Interests (form C-1) with the Nebraska Accountability and Disclosure Commission. Form available here Nebraska Accountability and Disclosure Commission - Forms
• Salary in 2026 is $102,320.96.

 

County Commissioner – District 1, 3, 5 and 7 (four positions)

• Partisan race
• Four-year term
• Filing fee is $331 payable to the Hall County Election Commission.
• File with the Hall County Election Office, 200 S. Sycamore St., Suite 8, Grand Island, NE 68801. Phone (308) 385-5085.
• Must be a registered voter and reside within the district by the time you take office January 7, 2027.
• Must file a Statement of Financial Interests (form C-1) with the Nebraska Accountability and Disclosure Commission. Form available here Nebraska Accountability and Disclosure Commission - Forms
• Salary in 2026 is $33,756.55.

 

Hall County Airport Authority – two seats at large

• Nonpartisan race
• Six-year term
• No filing fee.
• File with the Hall County Election Office, 200 S. Sycamore St., Suite 8, Grand Island, NE 68801. Phone (308) 385-5085.
• Must be a registered voter and reside within the county by the time you take office January 7, 2027.
• Must file a Statement of Financial Interests (form C-1) with the Nebraska Accountability and Disclosure Commission. Form available here Nebraska Accountability and Disclosure Commission - Forms
• No salary.

 

Hall County Weed Board – two seats, voters must reside within city or village limits.

• Nonpartisan race
• Four-year term
• No filing fee.
• File with the Hall County Election Office, 200 S. Sycamore St., Suite 8, Grand Island, NE 68801. Phone (308) 385-5085.
• Must be a registered voter and reside within a city or village in Hall County by the time you take office January 7, 2027.
• Must file a Statement of Financial Interests (form C-1) with the Nebraska Accountability and Disclosure Commission. Form available here Nebraska Accountability and Disclosure Commission - Forms
• No salary.

 

MUNICIPAL

Mayor of Grand Island

• Nonpartisan race
• Four-year term
• Filing fee is $160 payable to the Grand Island City Clerk, 100 E. First St., Grand Island, NE 68801. Take receipt to Hall County Election Commission to complete filing.
• File with the Hall County Election Office, 200 S. Sycamore St., Suite 8, Grand Island, NE 68801. Phone (308) 385-5085.
• Must be a registered voter and reside within city limits at the time of filing. Term begins December 2026.
• Salary is $16,000 a year.

 

Grand Island City Council – Ward 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 (one from each ward = five positions)

• Nonpartisan race
• Four-year term
• Filing fee is $78 payable to the Grand Island City Clerk, 100 E. First St., Grand Island, NE 68801. Take receipt to Hall County Election Commission to complete filing.
• File with the Hall County Election Office, 200 S. Sycamore St., Suite 8, Grand Island, NE 68801. Phone (308) 385-5085.
• Must be a registered voter and reside within respective city ward boundaries at the time of filing. Term begins December 2026.
• Salary is $7,800 a year.

    

City of Wood River – Ward 1, 2, 3 (one from each ward = three positions)

• Nonpartisan race.
• Four-year term.
• Filing fee is $18 payable to the Wood River City Clerk, 108 W. 10^th Street, Wood River, NE 68883. Take receipt to Hall County Election Commission to complete filing.
• File with the Hall County Election Office, 200 S. Sycamore St., Suite 8, Grand Island, NE 68801. Phone (308) 385-5085.
• Must be a registered voter and reside within respective city ward boundaries by election time. Term begins December 2026.
• Salary is $1,800 a year.

 

VILLAGES

Cairo Village Board- two seats open (GENERAL ELECTION ONLY)

• Nonpartisan race.
• Four-year term.
• Filing fee is $12 payable to the Cairo Village Clerk, 402 High Street, PO Box 456, Cairo, NE 68824. Take receipt to Hall County Election Commission during filing.
• File with the Hall County Election Office, 200 S. Sycamore St., Suite 8, Grand Island, NE 68801. Phone (308) 385-5085.
• Must be a registered voter and reside within the village at the time of filing. Term begins December 2026.
• Salary is $1,200 a year.

 

Doniphan Village Board-two seats open (GENERAL ELECTION ONLY)

• Nonpartisan race.
• Four-year term.
• Filing fee is $5 payable to the Doniphan Village Clerk, PO Box 189, Doniphan, NE 68832. Take receipt to Hall County Election Commission during filing.
• File with the Hall County Election Office, 200 S. Sycamore St., Suite 8, Grand Island, NE 68801. Phone (308) 385-5085.
• Must be a registered voter and reside within the village at the time of filing. Term begins December 2026.
• Salary is $500 a year.

 

 

SCHOOLS

Grand Island Public Schools – Ward A, two seats; Ward B, one seat; Ward C, two seats.

• Nonpartisan position.
• Four-year term.
• No filing fee.
• File with the Hall County Election Office, 200 S. Sycamore St., Suite 8, Grand Island, NE.
• Must be a registered voter, must be at least 18 years old, must reside within the ward, and cannot be employed as a teacher by Grand Island Public Schools. Term begins January 7, 2027.
• No salary.

 

Northwest Public Schools – three seats

• Nonpartisan position.
• Four-year term.
• No filing fee.
• File with the Hall County Election Office, 200 S. Sycamore St., Suite 8, Grand Island, NE.
• Must be a registered voter, must be at least 18 years old, must reside within the Northwest School District, and cannot be employed as a teacher by Northwest Public Schools. Term begins January 7, 2027.
• No salary.

 

Wood River Public Schools – three seats

• Nonpartisan position.
• Four-year term.
• No filing fee.
• File with the Hall County Election Office, 200 S. Sycamore St., Suite 8, Grand Island, NE.
• Must be a registered voter, must be at least 18 years old, must reside within the Wood River Public School District, and cannot be employed as a teacher by Wood River Public Schools. Term begins January 7, 2027.
• No salary.

 

Doniphan/Trumbull – three seats

• Nonpartisan position.
• Four-year term.
• No filing fee.
• File with the Hall County Election Office, 200 S. Sycamore St., Suite 8, Grand Island, NE.
• Must be a registered voter, must be at least 18 years old, must reside within the Doniphan/Trumbull Public School District, and cannot be employed as a teacher by Doniphan/Trumbull  Public Schools. Term begins January 7, 2027.
• No salary.

 

Centura Public Schools – three seats, at large

• Nonpartisan position.
• Four-year term.
• No filing fee.
• File with the Howard County Election Office, 612 Indian Street, PO Box 25, St. Paul, NE, 68873. Residents of Hall County will need to take a copy of their Hall County voter registration to Howard County to file.
• Must be a registered voter, must be at least 18 years old, must reside within the Centura Public School District, and cannot be employed as a teacher by Centura Public Schools. Term begins January 7, 2027.
• No salary.

 

Adams Central Public Schools – three seats

• Nonpartisan position.
• Four-year term.
• No filing fee.
• File with the Adams County Election Office, 500 W. Fourth, Hastings, NE.
• Must be a registered voter, must be at least 18 years old, must reside within the Adams Central Public School District, and cannot be employed as a teacher by Adams Central Public Schools. Term begins January 7, 2027.
• No salary.

 

Aurora Public Schools – three seats

• Nonpartisan position.
• Four-year term.
• No filing fee.
• File with the Hamilton County Election Office, 1111 13^th Street, Suite 1, Aurora, NE.
• Must be a registered voter, must be at least 18 years old, must reside within the Aurora Public School District, and cannot be employed as a teacher by Aurora  Public Schools. Term begins January 7, 2027.
• No salary.

 

Shelton Public Schools – three seats

• Nonpartisan position.
• Four-year term.
• No filing fee.
• File with the Buffalo County Election Office, 1512 Central Ave., Kearney, NE.
• Must be a registered voter, must be at least 18 years old, must reside within the Shelton Public School District, and cannot be employed as a teacher by Shelton Public Schools. Term begins January 7, 2027.
• No salary.

 

In general, when a candidate raises or spends more than $5,000 (including the candidate’s own money) in a calendar year on a campaign, then campaign financial reporting is required. That filing begins with a Statement of Organization form (Form A-1) to identify the candidate or campaign committee, the campaign treasurer and the campaign address.  See the form and requirements at Nebraska Accountability and Disclosure Commission - Forms.

The filing fee is $100 and is paid and filed with the Nebraska Accountability and Disclosure Commission, PO Box 95086, Lincoln, NE, 68509 or online at Nebraska Accountability and Disclosure Commission

Additional regulations and requirements, including the timing of financial filings, should be directed to the Nebraska Accountability and Disclosure Commission (402) 471-2522. Candidates for federal office may face additional requirements and should contact the Federal Election Commission for that information.

Many candidates for paid offices will also be required to file a Statement of Financial Interests (Form C-1) with the Nebraska Accountability and Disclosure Commission. See the form and requirements at Nebraska Accountability and Disclosure Commission - Forms.

The Hall County Election Office can provide an electronic voter list to candidates or election campaigns. Please allow at least 48 hours for processing.

The cost is $25 for a list up to 2,500 names or $50 for lists with more than 2,500 names. There is an additional cost (typically $6) for the thumb drive the list is copied on. Electronic lists are available only on a thumb drive purchased from the Election Office.

Voter lists may not be emailed and may not be posted on any website. Candidates or campaign representatives must sign on oath adhering with this requirement.

Candidates/committees requesting voter list data will be asked to specify the election district (legislative district, county commissioner district, city ward, school board ward, etc.) or precinct information that is desired and whether data is desired on all voters or all active voters. Please keep in mind that voter rolls change on a daily basis, so you may want to wait until near your planned mailing or campaign to obtain a voter list or labels.

Candidates/committees should abide by all local sign regulations. The yard sign regulations in Grand Island are:

• 31-33.  Free Standing Yard Signs
  (1) Free Standing Yard signs shall be free standing and shall not be in excess of fifteen (15) square feet in size.

  (2) Free Standing Yard signs shall be exempt from Section 31-5 Permits. 

  (3) Free Standing Yard signs shall not be allowed on any public property or right-of-way.

  (4) Free Standing Yard signs at street intersections shall not be placed within the triangle formed by the adjacent property lines of the two intersecting streets and the line joining points thirty (30) feet distant along property lines from their point of intersection.

  (5) It shall be unlawful to erect free standing yard signs at any time in violation of the Grand Island City Code.

  (6) The Chief Building Official, or his/her designee, shall be authorized to seize and remove all signs in violation of this section, and dispose of the same without notice.

  (7) The city clerk shall provide copies of this section of the Grand Island City Code to the Hall County Election Commissioner for distribution to all candidates for political office and persons using political free standing yard signs within zoning jurisdiction of the City of Grand Island, or other interested persons.

  (8)  Free Standing Yard signs utilized to advertise an event shall be removed no later than five (5) days after the event.

Amended by Ordinance No. 9316, effective 09-13-2011