The Superior Express -

Registered voters in Nuckolls County have the option of early voting at the county courthouse in Nelson or in person at one of the designated polling places in the county on Tuesday. According to Carrie Miller, Nuckolls County Clerk, there have been several changes brought about by redistricting. The redistricting took place as a result of the 2020 census. Some county residents have found their precinct boundaries have changed.

Voters from Hardy and Oak will now vote at Ruskin as their polling places have been permanently closed. Superior voters will ballot at the Church of Christ Fellowship Hall. East Nuckolls voters will vote at Ruskin. Nelson electors will vote at the Nelson City Auditorium. Victor voters will vote at the Lawrence Fire Hall.

The primary election features partisan and non-partisan races on the local, state and federal levels.

Candidates who faced no opposition at the local level do not appear on the ballot. They are automatically forwarded to the general election ballot. For school board elections, if there are more than six candidates, then a primary vote is taken. In any case where there is one person more than the number of seats or seat available, there is a vote. If there are three seats on a board and more than three candidates, then there is a vote. In the partisan categories, if there is more than one candidate for one office, the winner advances to the general election.

Republican voters will decide from a field of two candidates for the House of representatives: Mike Calhoun or Adrian Smith.

The governor’s race is a crowded field with Theresa Thibodeau, Jim Pillen, Troy Wantz, Charles W. Herbster, Roland Ridenour, Michael Connely, Brett Lindstrom, Donna Nicole Carpenetr and Lala McNineh all vying for the party nomination. All are republicans.

The secretary of state field has Rex Schroder, Robert J. Borar and Bob Evnen running.

John Murante and Paul Anderson are running for state treasurer.

Jennifer Hicks and Mike Hilgers are running for the office of attorney general.

The race for auditor of public accounts has Mike Foley and Larry Anderson running.

Rod Johnson and Eric Kamler are seeking the office of public service commissioner.

The race for Nuckolls County Treasurer has Carrie Jeffery, Tami Sharp and Laura Elledge in the field. All are Republicans.

The Democratic Party has David J. Else and Daniel M. Wilk contesting the House of Representatives seat.

Carol Blood and Roy A. Harris square off in the race for governor.

The Libertarian Party has Katrina Tomsen looking to be the party nominee for state treasurer.

Gene Sladek is running for the auditor of public accounts office.

The Legal Marijuana NOW Party has Mark Elworth, Jr. running for governor.

Lany Bolinger is seeking the nomination for attorney general. L. Leroy Lopez is looking for the auditor of public accounts seat.

In non-partisan races, Tyler R. Cappel and Dave Murman face off for the nomination for member of the state legislature.

In the race for the State Board of Education, District 6, Rick Penner and Helen Ralkes are running for one seat.

The University of Nebraska Board of Regents, District 6, has Paul R. Kenney and Julie Hehnke facing off.

The Lawrence-Nelson School Board race has seven candidates running for three seats., The candidates are David J. Theer, Ryan Schroer, Cole Epley, Taylor S. Lynch, Colby Fox, Davis A. Ochsner and Alicia D. Kucera.

The polls are open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., Tuesday, May, 10.

The sample ballots were published in the April 17 edition of this papaer. Printed copies are available at our office in Superior or digital subscribers available at superiorne.com.