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Politics in Merna

Who represents Merna

Merna is represented in Congress by Senators Deb Fischer and Pete Ricketts and Representative Adrian Smith. Jim Pillen is governor.

Deb FischerPete RickettsAdrian Smith5 people represent Merna →
Election Day32days to goTuesday, November 3, 2026
Your representatives
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in Washington and Nebraska
Elections · 2024 general election

How Custer County voted in 2024

Official results for all of Custer County. Merna’s own results aren’t published in a form we can match to the town exactly, so these are the county’s.

President5,886 votes
Donald J TrumpRepublican85.7%
Kamala D HarrisDemocrat13.4%
Others1.0%

Nebraska: Trump 59.3%, Harris 38.9%

U.S. Senate5,856 votes
Deb FischerRepublican75.3%
Dan OsbornIndependent / other24.7%

Nebraska: Fischer 53.2%, Osborn 46.5%

U.S. House · Nebraska's 3rd District302,768 votes
Adrian SmithRepublican80.4%
Daniel EbersDemocrat19.6%

Whole-district result

DemocratRepublicanLibertarianIndependent / other

Percentages are of votes for candidates; blank and spoiled ballots aren’t counted. Party colors are neutral on purpose.

On your ballot

Election Day is November 3: 32 days away

What Nebraska voters decide this November, and how to take part.

On the November 2026 ballot in Nebraska
  • U.S. SenateOne of Nebraska’s two seats (now Deb Fischer, Pete Ricketts)
  • U.S. HouseEvery seat, every two years (now Adrian Smith)
  • GovernorNow Jim Pillen
  • State legislatureThe 1 seat that cover Merna are listed below

Plus local offices and questions. Your sample ballot from the town or state has the final list.

How to vote in Merna
  • Register or check your registration at vote.gov.
  • Ask the town clerk about absentee ballots and early voting.
  • Bring the ID your state asks for.

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In Washington

Who represents Merna in Congress

Two senators for all of Nebraska, and one House member for the district.

U.S. Senate Both senators represent all of Nebraska
Deb Fischer
Deb FischerU.S. SenatorRepublican · Since 2013Website ↗202-224-6551
Pete Ricketts
Pete RickettsU.S. SenatorRepublican · Since 2023Website ↗202-224-4224
U.S. House · Nebraska's 3rd District
Adrian Smith
Adrian SmithU.S. RepresentativeRepublican · Since 2007Website ↗202-225-6435
In Nebraska

Who represents Merna in state government

The governor, and the legislators whose districts cover Merna.

Jim PillenGovernor of NebraskaRepublican · Since 2023Website ↗402-471-2244
Legislature · District 43
Tanya StorerState Senator (Unicameral)NonpartisanWebsite ↗Email
Closer to home

Where Merna’s own decisions get made

Local leaders and public meetings. Most of what shapes daily life (roads, schools, taxes, zoning) is decided here.

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Public meetings

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Merna’s leaders

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Sources: election results from the MIT Election Data + Science Lab, official 2024 precinct returns (statewide totals from its official state files); percentages are of votes for candidates. Congressional and state legislative districts: U.S. Census Bureau (119th Congress, 2024 state districts), matched to Merna by land area. Members of Congress: the congress-legislators project (portraits public domain). Governors and state legislators: Open States. Local officials: Open States and Wikidata. Turnout = votes for president per adult resident (Census), a rough guide, not official turnout.

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