2026 Nebraska Public Service Commission election
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The 2026 Nebraska Public Service Commission election will be held on November 3, 2026, to elect one member to the Nebraska Public Service Commission to a six-year term. The primary election will be held on May 12. Incumbent Republican commissioner Christian Mirch was appointed in 2023 by Governor Jim Pillen. Mirch is not running for re-election.
Background
The commission currently consists of five Republican members. District 2, the only seat up for election in 2026, is located in eastern Douglas County. It is the most Democratic-leaning district on the commission.[1]
Republican primary
Mirch was appointed in January 2023 after Crystal Rhoades, a Democratic commissioner, was elected to serve as the Douglas County Clerk of the District Court.[2]
Candidates
Declined
- Christian Mirch, incumbent commissioner[3]
Democratic primary
Candidates
Declared
- Wendy DeBoer, state legislator from the 10th district (2019–present)[1]
Endorsements
Wendy DeBoer
- Political parties
See also
- Nebraska Public Service Commission
- Elections in Nebraska
- 2026 United States elections
- 2024 Nebraska elections#Public Service Commission
References
- ^ a b Wendling, Zach (August 14, 2025). "State Sen. Wendy DeBoer running for Nebraska Public Service Commission". Nebraska Examiner. Retrieved September 30, 2025.
- ^ Hammel, Paul (January 30, 2023). "Mirch appointed to fill Omaha-area vacancy on Public Service Commission". Nebraska Examiner. Retrieved September 30, 2025.
- ^ Wendling, Zach (February 17, 2026). "No statewide surprises at Nebraska incumbent filing deadline for 2026 election". Nebraska Examiner. Retrieved February 19, 2026.
- ^ "2026 Democratic Candidates". Nebraska Democratic Party. Retrieved October 19, 2025.