NE LB19

Starting with the 2028 statewide primary election, candidates for elective office in metropolitan class cities (Omaha) will be nominated at the statewide primary and elected at the statewide general election, rather than at separate city elections held in April/May

Current officeholders elected in May 2025 will have their terms extended to serve until the fourth Monday after the November 2028 statewide general election, and may run for reelection in 2028

Seven city council members and the mayor will continue to be elected to four-year terms, with one council member from each of the city's seven districts

Removes references to the separate "city election" throughout multiple statutes governing metropolitan class cities, aligning election procedures with statewide election timelines

Amends 19 sections of Nebraska Revised Statutes to harmonize provisions related to primaries, general elections, ballot procedures, bond elections, and franchise approvals with the new consolidated election schedule