Scott Petersen, Secretary of State

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Biography

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Scott Petersen is Nebraska’s Secretary of State Elect. A lifelong conservative and Nebraska business owner for more than two decades, he has spent years in civic leadership and helped develop election-integrity reform frameworks in 2022. He takes office on January 7, 2027. Scott and his wife, Ann, live in Omaha.

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Quick facts

  • Elected Nebraska Secretary of State on November 3, 2026, 54% to 40% (unofficial)
  • Won the Republican primary over the two-term incumbent, 54.6% to 45.4%
  • Takes office January 7, 2027
  • Nebraska business owner for more than two decades; lives in Omaha

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