Nebraska Secretary of State

This week, I welcomed a delegation from Ukraine to the Capitol. They are visiting Nebraska to meet with companies specializing in irrigation solutions to explore how we can utilize Nebraska's irrigation expertise to address agricultural challenges Ukrainian producers are facing.

Our offices will be closed Friday, June 19th in observance of Juneteenth. Referred to as America's second independence day, Juneteenth commemorates the end of slavery in the United States.

Congratulations to the newest Nebraska State Troopers! Camp 73 celebrated their graduation today at the State Capitol and I had the honor of swearing in this courageous group of Nebraskans. May their careers with the State Patrol be both safe and fulfilling.

📄News release: Board of State Canvassers reviews and certifies the 2026 primary election results

🔗Full release here:https://sos.nebraska.gov/sites/default/files/doc/news-releases/Board%20of%20State%20Canvassers%20reviews%20and%20certifies%20the%202026%20primary%20election%20results_0.pdf

Always a pleasure to speak at Cornhusker Boys' State, where I get to meet some of Nebraska's most civically engaged students. This year I highlighted the importance of getting involved in elections and voting. I have no doubt these young men will go on to serve our state well.

📄News release: Board of State Canvassers to certify primary election results

🔗Full release here:https://sos.nebraska.gov/sites/default/files/doc/news-releases/Board%20of%20State%20Canvassers%20to%20certify%20primary%20election%20results.pdf

Our offices will be closed Monday, May 25 for Memorial Day. Let us take time today to reflect on the freedom we enjoy thanks to the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our country.

May is National Beef Month and as we head into Memorial Day weekend it's a great time to highlight the importance of the industry here in "The Beef State"

Thank you to all Nebraska beef producers who keep our grills sizzling!

Pleased to speak with a bright group of students visiting with the U.S. State Department Young South Asian Leaders Initiative in the Warner Chamber last week. They asked insightful questions about Nebraska and about the future of agriculture, trade and government in our state.

Honored to speak with a group of international security professionals visiting the Nebraska this week with the U.S. State Department International Visitor Leadership Program. We talked about the role Nebraska plays in security, including addressing food security through agricultural innovation.