Becky
Kelly Stille
Democratic challenger Becky Kelly Stille runs for Nebraska's 3rd Congressional District seat in 2026
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Background
Becky Kelly Stille is a Democratic candidate for U.S. House in Nebraska's 3rd Congressional District in the November 2026 general election. She resides in South Sioux City, Nebraska, and is described as a lifelong Nebraska resident by her campaign. 1219
Her professional background spans several decades in laboratory, quality, and operations roles. Her LinkedIn profile lists work at Tyson Foods from 1990 to 2000 in plant accounting, quality assurance, and human resources, followed by roles at Ag Processing Inc. from 2006 to 2023, including laboratory technician, laboratory supervisor, production supervisor, and ME/Refinery Lab Manager. Since May 2023 she has worked as a senior laboratory technician at JST Global, LLC. 1312
Stille holds an Associate of Arts and Sciences degree in accounting from Western Iowa Tech Community College, completed in 1999. Nebraska Public Media characterizes the 2026 race as her first foray into national politics, and no prior elected offices were identified in the sources reviewed. 132
She is challenging Republican incumbent Rep. Adrian Smith, who has held the seat. The Nebraska Secretary of State's official candidate filing lists her as a nonincumbent Democratic candidate. 192
At a glance
- Party
- Democratic
- Running for
- U.S. House · District 3, Nebraska
- Election
- Nov 3, 2026
- Current office
- Senior Laboratory Technician at JST Global, LLC
- Website
- beckystille2026.com(opens in a new tab)
Where they stand
Each position links to the page it was drawn from. Quotes are verbatim.
Timeline
- Nov 3newsStille on general-election ballot in Nebraska's 3rd Congressional District
Becky Kelly Stille is listed as a candidate on the November 3, 2026 general-election ballot for Nebraska's 3rd Congressional District, running against Republican incumbent Adrian Smith and three other candidates.
Five candidates running for Nebraska's 3rd Congressional District · Sep 22, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 24newsKETV profiles Stille's campaign priorities: healthcare, tariffs, rural schools, and wages
In a candidate profile published by KETV, Stille stated her focus areas as healthcare costs, tariffs, rural schools, and wages. She expressed a desire for members of Congress to work across party lines and represent all voters regardless of political affiliation. The report did not present these as newly announced proposals.
Five candidates running for Nebraska's 3rd Congressional District · Sep 22, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 11newsNebraska Secretary of State certifies general-election ballot including Stille in NE-3
Nebraska's Secretary of State certified the general-election ballot on September 11, 2026. Becky Kelly Stille was listed as the Democratic candidate in Nebraska's 3rd Congressional District, alongside Republican incumbent Adrian Smith and other candidates David Else and Macey Budke. Reported by the Daily Nebraskan on September 23, 2026.
What Nebraska voters will see on the 2026 Ballot | News ... · Sep 23, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Jun 30filingStille raised $55,101, spent $40,268, with $14,834 cash on hand through Q2
FEC-derived figures show Stille had raised $55,101, spent $40,268, and held $14,834 in cash as of June 30, 2026 (end of Q2). Incumbent Adrian Smith had raised approximately $1.78 million through the same date. Reported by Know Your Reps, updated October 10-11, 2026.
Nebraska's 3rd District Race 2026: Who's Running (NE-3) · Oct 10, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Jun 1newsStille calls Iran war 'unnecessary' at candidate forum
At a candidate forum in late June 2026, Becky Kelly Stille described the Iran war as 'unnecessary.' The exact date of the forum was not identified in the source. This was reported by Courier Nebraska on September 25, 2026.
Nebraska Republicans run on affordability, support Iran war · Sep 25, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
Endorsements
- Nebraska Democratic Party organizationIn a post-primary press release, the party listed "NE Congressional District 3 – Becky Stille" among the Democratic and independent candidates "we are supporting heading to the Nebraska General Election." nebraskademocrats.org · May 13, 2026
Campaign finance
Totals filed with the Federal Election Commission for the 2026 election cycle.
- Raised
- $55K
- Spent
- $40K
- Cash on hand
- $15K
As of Jun 30, 2026. Filings are periodic, so recent money may not be included yet. ↳ FEC record H6NE03180(opens in a new tab)
Sources 7
- [1] Nebraska's 3rd District Race 2026: Who's Running (NE-3)(opens in a new tab) Oct 10, 2026
- [2] 3rd Congressional District voter guide: Meet the ...(opens in a new tab) Oct 2, 2026
- [3] Nebraska Republicans run on affordability, support Iran war(opens in a new tab) Sep 25, 2026
- [4] What Nebraska voters will see on the 2026 Ballot | News ...(opens in a new tab) Sep 23, 2026
- [5] Five candidates running for Nebraska's 3rd Congressional District(opens in a new tab) Sep 22, 2026
- [6] NDP Press Release - Statement on the Democratic Primary Election Results – Nebraska Democratic Party(opens in a new tab) May 13, 2026
- [7] About — BeckyStille2026.com(opens in a new tab) May 9, 2025