Election results schedule and other election information

LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) — The Lancaster County Election Commissioner Todd Wiltgen announced the expected times of released election results.

• Around 8 p.m., results from early ballots received will be released.
• Around 9:15 p.m., the first round of results will release.
• Around 10:15 p.m., the second round of results will release.
• Around 11:15 p.m., the third round of results will release.
• Finally, around 12:15 a.m., the fourth round of results will release if necessary.

Any races could be called at any point tonight. Channel 8 will keep you updated when those races are called or visit our 2026 Nebraska General Election page for results.

Channel 8 will have reporters at multiple watch parties and will be live throughout the night and at 5 p.m., 6 p.m., and 10 p.m.

According to Wiltgen, 42,400 of the 48,000 early vote ballots have been received as of Oct. 31.

Any remaining early ballots received on Monday or Tuesday will be counted by 1 p.m. on Friday.

Voting polls are open until 8 p.m.