Nebraska's 3rd Congressional District is represented by Adrian Smith (Republican), who has held the seat since 2007. Smith has an overall VoteSee report card grade of B, voted in 98% of roll-call votes on bills this Congress, and votes with the Republican majority 96% of the time. The district includes Grand Island, Kearney, and Hastings. It takes in all or part of 80 counties; the most populous parts are in Hall County and Buffalo County. About 652,000 people live in the district, and the median household income is $68,556.
Current Representative
Adrian Smith (Republican) has represented Nebraska's 3rd Congressional District since 2007.
VoteSee report card grade: B
Attendance in the 119th Congress: 98% of roll-call votes on bills
Incumbent Adrian Smith is running for re-election. 5 candidates were on the Nov 3, 2026 ballot.
Adrian Smith (Republican), incumbent: raised $2.2M, $1.1M cash on hand; VoteSee report card B; 98% attendance; votes with the Republican majority 96% of the time
Becky Stille (Democratic): raised $97K, $-50 cash on hand
Mark Cohen (Independent): raised $76K, $16K cash on hand
Macey Budke (Working People): raised $6K, $326 cash on hand
Members of Congress who previously represented Nebraska's 3rd Congressional District. District lines are redrawn after each census, so earlier members may have represented a different area under this number.