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Nebraska · 2026 United States general election · November 3

U.S. House · District 3

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Adrian Smith Republican · Incumbent Adrian Smith is the Republican incumbent U.S. Representative for Nebraska's 3rd District, serving since 2007. Full profile → Becky Kelly Stille Democratic Democratic challenger Becky Kelly Stille runs for Nebraska's 3rd Congressional District seat in 2026 Full profile → David J. Else Legal Marijuana NOW Nebraska farmer and Legal Marijuana NOW Party candidate for the 3rd Congressional District in 2026 Full profile → Macey Budke Nebraska Working People Macey Budke is a Nebraska Working People Party candidate for Nebraska's 3rd Congressional District in 2026. Full profile → Mark Cohen By Petition Independent candidate Mark Cohen is running for Nebraska's 3rd Congressional District seat in 2026 against Republican incumbent Adrian Smith. Full profile →

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IssueAdrian Smith
Republican
Becky Kelly Stille
Democratic
David J. Else
Legal Marijuana NOW
Macey Budke
Nebraska Working People
Economy & jobsSupports major tax cuts and permanent 2017 tax reform Opposes tariffs; supports family wages and farm funding Opposes tariffs; supports reversing trade wars to aid agriculture Supports rural/ag economy; cautious on tariffs harming farmers
Housingno sourced position no sourced position no sourced position no sourced position
Health careno sourced position Supports expanded rural healthcare, ACA, and universal coverage goal Supports keeping ACA or moving to universal healthcare Supports strengthening rural healthcare and protecting Medicaid funding
ImmigrationSupports strict border enforcement and finishing the wall Supports border security with a path to citizenship Supports work-visa reform and orderly immigration tracking Supports lawful border management with due process protections
Abortion & reproductive rightsOpposes abortion; supports pro-life legislation and no taxpayer funding Supports women's reproductive rights with some limitations no sourced position no sourced position
EducationSupports federal scholarship tax credit and school choice legislation Opposes book bans; supports investment in schools PreK–college no sourced position Supports strengthening rural schools and expanding career education
Climate & energySupports domestic energy production; opposes Clean Power Plan regulations no sourced position Supports voluntary conservation programs to benefit farmers and environment Supports diversified domestic energy; opposes rigid federal mandates
Crime & public safetyFrames border enforcement as core public-safety priority no sourced position no sourced position Supports background checks, mental health access, and due process
Taxes & budgetSupports lower taxes; co-authored 2017 and 2025 tax cut legislation Supports restoring approved funding and directing tax cuts to constituents no sourced position Supports disciplined budgeting, audits, and measurable spending
GunsSupports Second Amendment; opposes new gun-control measures no sourced position no sourced position Supports Second Amendment rights; opposes broad federal gun bans
Democracy & electionsSupports restricting voting to U.S. citizens only Opposes Trump administration's impact on democratic institutions no sourced position Supports transparency, accountability, and limits on executive power
Foreign policy & defenseSupports 'peace through strength'; backs Trump's America First agenda Calls for U.S. withdrawal from Iran engagement to lower costs Mixed: opposes endless foreign spending; supported aiding Ukraine in 2024 Critical of tariffs harming Nebraska agricultural producers

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