Secretary of State Bob Evnen files for re-election

Evnen was first elected in November 2018.

LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) – Secretary of State Bob Evnen filed for re-election on Wednesday. Evnen has served as the 27th Secretary of State since being sworn in January 2019.

A secretary of state serves four-year terms, Evnen was first elected in November 2018. Evnen practiced law for more than 40 years before being elected as Secretary of State.

“It has been an honor and a privilege to serve the people of Nebraska as their Secretary of State,” said Evnen.

The Secretary of State oversees business services, elections, licensing rules and regulations, records management and international relations.

“I have filed for re-election in order to continue the work of this office in further assuring the security of our elections, promoting Nebraska business across the globe, and serving Nebraskans in the many other responsibilities of the Secretary of State,” said Evnen.