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Nebraska's 3rd Congressional District (NE-3)

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Adrian Smith, a Republican, has represented the district since 2007.

The district includes all or part of 80 counties (1 in part).

According to the Census Bureau's 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the district has a population of 652,059, a median household income of $68,556, and a median age of 40.2. Of residents 25 and older, 25% hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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Official portrait of Adrian Smith, U.S. Representative for Nebraska's 3rd District
Adrian Smith

U.S. Representative for Nebraska's 3rd District · Republican

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2026 election

Smith has filed with the FEC to run for this seat in 2026. 4 candidates for the seat have reported receipts to the FEC.

4 candidates have reported raising money for the 2026 NE-3 race to the FEC.

Election Day: Tuesday, November 3, 2026

Candidates for NE-3 in 2026 who reported raising money to the FEC
CandidatePartyRaisedCash on handThrough
Adrian Smith (incumbent)Republican$1,777,414$1,023,354Jun 30
David P. HuebnerRepublican$85,504$442Jun 30
Becky Lynn StilleDemocratic$55,101$14,834Jun 30
Mark CohenNON$33,064$5,975Jun 30

Includes primary candidates; FEC filings do not record primary results. FEC race page

District profile

Population
652,059
Median household income
$68,556
Median age
40.2
Bachelor's degree or higher
25%

Census Bureau, 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates

Nebraska senators

Neighboring districts

  • CO-4 · Lauren Boebert (R)
  • IA-4 · Randy Feenstra (R)
  • KS-1 · Tracey Mann (R)
  • KS-2 · Derek Schmidt (R)
  • MO-6 · Sam Graves (R)
  • NE-1 · Mike Flood (R)
  • NE-2 · Don Bacon (R)
  • SD-AL · Dusty Johnson (R)
  • WY-AL · Harriet Hageman (R)

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