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May 13, 2026
Scott Petersen Upsets Incumbent in Nebraska GOP Primary
- Scott Petersen defeated incumbent Secretary of State Bob Evnen in Nebraska's GOP primary, securing 55% of the vote.
- Petersen's campaign focused on election integrity, promoting controversial views on voting security.
- His win, despite endorsements for Evnen from prominent Nebraska Republicans, indicates a shift in party dynamics.
2 Sources
- Nebraska secretary of state loses GOP primaryMay 13, 2026 at 3:22 AM · The Hill
- Nebraska secretary of state loses GOP primary to challenger questioning election securityMay 13, 2026 at 2:32 PM · NBC