Nebraska
Election day
November 6, 2018
POLITICAL PROFILE
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Election Process
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The AG is an elected position in Nebraska. AG Peterson is seeking re-election in 2018.
current state AG
political party
Republican
Assumed Office
2015
Term / Limit
4 years / none
Governor
State Legislature
Unicameral Legislature
Campaign Finance
Nebraska
Election day
November 6, 2018
ELECTION TIMELINE
March 1, 2018
Candidate Filing Deadline
May 15, 2018
Primary Election
November 6, 2018
General Election
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Nebraska news, insights & polls
State Democratic Party calls on AG candidate facing strangulation charge to drop out of race
(Omaha World-Herald) – The head of the Nebraska Democratic Party called Tuesday on the Democratic candidate for attorney general to drop out of the race after he was accused of an attack on his elderly father.
Democratic candidate for Nebraska attorney general arrested for assault on father
(Lincoln Journal Star) Evangelos Argyrakis, 51, the sole Democratic nominee for the statewide position was charged with strangulation after an April 8 attack on his father, Omaha police said.
Omaha Democrat files for attorney general
Omaha attorney Evangelos Argyrakis has filed as a Democratic candidate for attorney general and said he would prioritize enforcement of laws dealing with abuse and neglect of children if he is elected next year.
Attorney General Peterson seeks re-election
Attorney General Doug Peterson said Tuesday he will seek a second term. Peterson has stressed his years of legal experience, the importance of upholding the rule of law on the state and federal levels, and making Nebraska communities safer.
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